Paying tribute to Scotland’s pub culture, the Edinburgh-based beer brand has announced plans to publish its first book, titled ‘The Book of Pub Banter & Confessions’.
Sharing funny, heartfelt and honest pub stories, the book will be filled with tales from people across the country who submit their best moments of banter and blunders.
Innis & Gunn founder Dougal Sharp said: “Our pubs and bars are unique places, celebrated the world over for their atmosphere, beer, food and comedy chat. We all go there to meet our friends, share stories and connect in ways that are just not possible in other places.
Pure magic
“One way we all bond and connect is by telling and retelling our funniest stories, all sitting round in a group howling with laughter at the tales we are hearing. There is simply nothing better and we know that everyone knows exactly how this feels. Pure magic.
“We want to celebrate and cherish this connection between pals in our pubs and bars by launching a book which retells the very funniest stories. And so, we are inviting people from across Scotland to send us their funniest stories that are perfect for retelling in pubs.”
The campaign has been backed by Glasgow-based comedian Marc Jennings, who released a video with details of the initiative today (Friday 28 March).
Jennings said: “When we go to the pub, we say we’re going for a pint, but what we’re also going for is the patter.
“I’ve been in comedy for a long time and been around some of the funniest people in the country, but there’s still nothing that beats sitting around the pub having a laugh with your mates.
“I’m so glad Innis & Gunn are shining a light on the banter that makes our pubs so special, and I can’t wait to hear more top-quality stories from pub-goers across Scotland.”
Wit and humour
Stories can be submitted, anonymous or otherwise, online for a chance to be featured in the book. Each published submission rewarded with a case of premium lager.
Innis & Gunn will also host an evening of storytelling on Thursday, April 10 at their Ashton Lane Taproom in Glasgow’s West End, where storytellers can share the stage with Jennings to tell their own stories or just sit back and watch, in a celebration of Scottish wit and humour.
Sharp added: “We will select the stories that have us rolling around on the floor, and these will be published in the book.
“We would love everyone to share this call for comedy as widely as possible, to encourage the pal with an absolute gem of a story to get in touch, so we get the best from Scotland and put it into this book.”
