Allergy alert 11 December 2025

Vault City Brewing recalls Mince Pie Pastry Sour Beer because of undeclared milk

Yes – this has been recalled

The problem: Vault City Brewing is recalling Mince Pie Pastry Sour Beer because it contains Milk which is not mentioned on the label. This means the product is a possible health risk for anyone with an allergy or intolerance to milk or milk constituents.
Allergen: Milk – not shown correctly on the label. Only a risk if you're allergic or intolerant to it.
What to do: If you have bought the above product and have an allergy or intolerance to milk or milk constituents do not drink it. Instead return it to the store from where it was bought for a full refund. For further details, please contact

Source: Food Standards Scotland Official notice ↗

Vault City Brewing is recalling Mince Pie Pastry Sour Beer because it contains Milk which is not mentioned on the label. This means the product is a possible health risk for anyone with an allergy or intolerance to milk or milk constituents.

Product details:

Product name	Pack size	‘Best before’ end date	Batch codes/lot numbers
Mince Pie Pastry Sour Beer	440ml	18 November 2027	G840

Risk:

Allergen: Milk

This product contains milk making it a possible health risk for anyone with an allergy or intolerance to milk or milk constituents.

Our advice to consumers:

If you have bought the above product and have an allergy or intolerance to milk or milk constituents do not drink it. Instead return it to the store from where it was bought for a full refund. For further details, please contact info@vaultcity.co.uk.

Action taken by the company:

Vault City Brewing is recalling the above product from customers. The company has also issued a point-of-sale notice to its customers. These notices explain to customers why the product is being recalled and tell them what to do if they have bought the product. Please see the attached notice.

Information on Food Standards Scotland’s work on food allergy and intolerance can be found at: http://www.foodstandards.gov.scot/food-safety-standards/food-allergy.

Advice on food allergy and intolerance can be found at: https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/food-allergy/.

Food Standards Scotland's work on food allergy and intolerance
Advice of food allergy and intolerance

Point of sale notice – Vault City Brewing recalls Mince Pie Pastry Sour Beer because of undeclared milk

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Can I get a refund?

In most cases, yes – recalled items can usually be returned for a full refund, repair or replacement, often without a receipt. Follow the instructions in the notice above, or contact the shop you bought it from. More on your rights after a recall.

Updated 11 December 2025. This page summarises an official notice. Details can change – always follow the official notice.