Known across the UK for their wild craft beers, Aberdeenshire’s punk wizards BrewDog have opened an on-site taproom as part of their recently expanded HQ at Ellon, north of Aberdeen. DogTap stocks 10 house beers, served with the aid of a bespoke ‘Hopinator’ (a device that infuses extra hops and flavour to beers while they are being poured). Brews such as Dead Pony Club and Hardcore IPA will be familiar to serious ale heads, but also look for seasonal specials too. Those who want to drink by the bottle can buy beers fresh from the bottling line at the BottleDog shop, while food comes courtesy of BrewDog’s collaboration with Pieminster – special pies laced with Punk IPA or 5am Saint. Knowledgeable staff are happy to enthuse about the booze, and there’s a new visitor centre for curious drinkers.