Big Spruce Brewing and The Gaelic Business Initiative Brew History with the Launch of "Buntàta": First Beer with All-Gaelic Labelling

Big Spruce Brewing, a leading name in Nova Scotia's craft beer landscape, has partnered with the Gaelic Business Initiative to unveil its latest innovative brew, introducing the world to Buntàta. This unique craft beer pays tribute to Cape Breton's Gaelic heritage. Not only does Buntàta offer an authentic taste of Cape Breton, but it's also the first beer to proudly feature all-Gaelic labelling.

"Buntàta", which translates to "potato" in Gaelic, is a nod to both the region's rich agricultural history and its Gaelic roots. The choice of name symbolizes the fusion of the land with the spirit of its people, and how both are vital ingredients in the brewing process.

"Nova Scotia and Cape Breton, have a long-standing Gaelic tradition. With Buntàta, we aim to celebrate and share that heritage with beer enthusiasts around the world. Buntàta bridges the past with the present and invites everyone, whether Gaelic speaker or not, to partake in our ongoing tale," said Jeremy White, owner of Big Spruce Brewing.

The project was undertaken in partnership with the Gaelic Business Initiative (GBI), a volunteer- run organization with a focus on promoting Gaelic language and culture in businesses throughout the province. www.gaelicbusiness.ca .

“We are truly exhilarated to have partnered with Big Spruce Brewing on this pioneering brew. The creation of “Buntàta” celebrates our Gaelic heritage and also demonstrates the nimbleness of the Gaelic language in its ability to fully describe the beer’s tastes and aromas. This collaboration reaffirms the dynamism of Gaelic, proving its resilience and adaptability in the present day while paying homage to its rich past.” said JD MacCulloch, co-founder of the Gaelic Business Initiative.

Buntàta will be available in limited quantities starting on October 18 in Big Spruce’s online store with free nationwide shipping https://shop.bigspruce.ca and at the Big Spruce Brewery, located at 64 Yankee Line Road, Nyanza on Cape Breton Island.

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For more information contact:

Nick at 1.902.441.0888
John at 1.902.471.0054

www.gaelicbusiness.ca

Gaelic version follows

Grùdaireachd Spruis Mhóir agus Iomairt-Ghnìomhachas na Gàidhlig ’gan cruthachadh eachdraidh thro ghrùdadh le bhi a’ cur, “Buntàta”: A’ chiad Lionn air a bheil bileagachadh ’s a’ Ghàidhlig uile air bhog.

Chaidh Grùdaireachd Spruis Mhóir, companaidh cliùiteach ann an coimhearsnachd nan taighean-grùide beaga an Albainn Nuaidh, ann an compàirteachas le Iomairt-Ghnìomhachas na Gàidhlig gus a briuthas ùr- ghnàthach o chionn ghoirid a nochdadh, a’ cur an t-saoghail an aithne dhan lionn “Buntàta”. Tha lionn an taigh-ghrùide bhige a tha seo a’ toirt urram do dhualchas Gàidhealach Cheap Breatainn. Chan ann a-mhàin ’s gu bheil Buntàta a’ tairgsinn blasad dhen traidisean ann an Ceap Breatainn, ach tha e ’na chiad lionn ás am bi moit mhór, a tha ’ga bhileagachadh ’s a’ Ghàidhlig uile cuideachd.

’S e “Bunàta”, a tha ’ga h-eadar-theangachadh gu “potato” ’s a’ Bheurla, a’ toirt urram do dh’eachdraidh bheairteach an tuathanachais anns a’ cheàrn is dh’a fhriamhaichean Gàidhealacha. Tha taghadh a ainm ’ga shamhlachadh a’ cheangail ris an fhearann is ri spiorad nan daoine aige, is mar a tha an dithist ’nan tàthchuidean cudthromach dhan phròiseas- ghrùdaidh.

’S e traidisean Gàidhealach a tha maireann aig Albainn Nuaidh is Eilean Cheap Breatainn. Thro’n lionn, Buntàta, tha sinn ag amas air a bhi a’ cumail suas is a’ compàirteachadh an dualchais sin le dealasaichean an lionna air feadh an t-saoghail. Tha Buntàta a’ dèanadh drochaid eadar an t-àm a dh’aom is an là an diugh is e a bhios a’ cur fàilte ro’n a h-uile duine, co-dhiubh an e neach-bruidhinn na Gàidhlig gus nach e, gus pàirt a ghabhail ’s an naidheachd leantainnich againn”, thuirt Jeremy Mac’IlleBhàin, neach-seilbh Grùdaireachd Spruis Mhóir.

Chaidh am pròiseact a ghabhail os làimh ann an compàirteachas le Iomairt-Ghnìomhachas na Gàidhlig, ’na buidheann shaor-thoileach aig a bheil prìomhachas air a bhi a’ brosnachadh na Gàidhlig is a cultuir ann an gnìomhachasan air feadh na mór-roinneadh.

“Tha sinn gu sona sunndach gun deach sinn ann am compàirteachas le Grùdaireachd Spruis Mhóir a thaobh a’ bhriuthais seo is e ’na thùs. ’S ann ann a bhi a’ grùdadh “Buntàta”, a’ cumail suas ar dualchais Ghàidhealaich agus e a tha a’ sealltuinn sùbailteachd na Gàidhlig is i aig a bheil comas a bhi a’ dèanadh tuairisgeul air blasan is fàilidhean an lionna. Tha an co-obrachadh a tha seo ’ga ath-dhaingneachadh sgoinn na Gàidhlig, a’ dearbhadh gu bheil a’ Ghàidhlig ’ga leanaid is i aig a bheil ioma-chomas ’s an là na diugh fhad ’s a théid urram a thoirt dha na h- uileadh bheairteas a bh’aice ’s an àm a dh’aom.” Thuirt JD MacCullaich, co-neach- stéidheachaidh do dh’Iomairt-Ghnìomhachas na Gàidhlig.

Tha an lionn, Buntàta ri fhaighinn ann an uimhirean cuibhrichte a’ tòiseachadh 18 an Dàmhair, air loidhne aig stòr Spruis Mhóir https://shop.bigspruce.ca – saor tar-nàiseanta leis a’ phost – agus an làthair a chéile aig Grùdaireachd Spruis Mhór, 64 Rathad Loidhne a’ Gheangaich, Nyanza, Eilean Cheap Breatainn.