Glasgow is well-known for it’s quality lager’s - everyone knows that Tennent’s, the lager darling of Scotland, is proudly brewed in Glasgow’s East End - but what about the rest of the incredible yet often overlooked Glasgow breweries?
Of course you’ve got your better-known famous breweries like Wellpark and West on the Green - but this list will take a look at not only the biggest, but the best breweries you can visit in Glasgow. Whether they’re brewing lager out of a shed or a massive warehouse complex, Glasgow brews beer best.
Glasgow tourism company, Experience Glasgow, created the Glasgow Beer trail - aspecially designed digital map and accompanying website which serves as a guidei to Glasgow’s incredible beer landscape, featuring a curated selection of 14 of the city’s most outstanding breweries, as well as spots to buy their products!
Experience Glasgow Food & Drink Lead, Anh Nguyen said: “As the craft beer revolution continues to flourish in the UK, Glasgow stands out as a hub for innovation and exceptional craft brews.
“Join us on our new trail to journey through Glasgow’s beer culture and beyond, where each sip is a story waiting to be shared, and each step uncovers a new facet of this vibrant city”.
For a digital guided map, check out the Glasgow Beer Trail website.
Here are list of 15 of the best breweries you can visit in Glasgow’s East End, Southside, West End, and City Centre - as well as one brewery that’s a bit further afield!
9. SOUTHSIDE: Simple Things Fermentations
Another small independent brewery, that specialises in vegan, unfiltered, and unpasteurised beer. If that wasn’t enough for you then the beer goes through a re-fermentation process in its packaging which naturally carbonates it. Phil Sisson, the founder left London, headed north and found his calling. He has a Big Ideas range which includes an Elderflower Wit using elderflowers from the tree that grows outside the building. Elderflower would have been planted to ward off evil spirits when the building was a bakehouse. His beers are available online and at bars and beer shops across Glasgow: Ben Nevis Bar, Koelschip Yard, and Wee Beer Shop. | Wee Beer Shop
10. SOUTHSIDE: Koelschip Yard
Koelschip Yard offers a massive range of craft beers, both local and further afield - they also serve a cracking scotch egg alongside it if you so please. The staff are as knowledgeable about beer as they are friendly, they’ll even let you have a wee sample before you buy. | TripAdvisor
11. WEST END: Inn Deep
This bar which is situated on the banks of the River Kelvin, in the heart of Glasgow’s West End started in 2012 with the motto ‘craft beer not crap beer’. The inhouse beers are produced by Alloa based brewers, The Williams Brothers, who the now owners all worked at one time. On a bright, sunny day sit outside and watch the river slowly wind its way through the city while sampling their wares. During the summer months if the weather is good they hold barbecues. | Inn Deep
12. WEST END: Valhalla’s Goat
This is an independent shop which sells all forms of ‘Liquid Treasures’ and artisan beers. They also hold wine tastings around the seasons which are held at Inn Deep. They have one of the most extensive beer collections in Glasgow which is ever changing but focuses on Scottish and local producers. They offer a click and collect as well as local delivery service. On top of all this you can have your beer gift wrapped for granny or just give her a gift voucher and let her choose her favourite tipple. | Contributed