Collection: Campervan Brewery Leith

Campervan Brewery is one of the defining breweries of Edinburgh’s modern craft beer scene, founded in 2013 by Paul Gibson after beginning as a small nomadic brewing project based out of a campervan while travelling through Europe. What started as an improvised brewing operation quickly evolved into a permanent brewery in Leith, where Campervan built a reputation for approachable modern beer focused on balance, drinkability and community rather than hype-driven extremes.

The brewery has become especially associated with clean lager, pale ale and accessible craft beer styles designed as much for pubs, food and everyday drinking as for beer festivals and trading culture. Their beers often favour freshness, restraint and repeat drinkability over aggressive bitterness, excessive sweetness or heavily adjunct-driven brewing.

Based in Leith and closely tied to Edinburgh’s independent hospitality scene, Campervan reflects a more European-influenced approach to modern brewing, drawing inspiration from continental lager traditions alongside contemporary pale ale and hazy beer. Core releases such as Leith Juice and Extra Black have become staples in bars across Scotland, while seasonal releases and collaborations continue to explore mixed fermentation, modern pilsner, stout and hop-forward styles.

Alongside brewing itself, Campervan has played an important role in shaping Edinburgh’s independent beer culture through local collaborations, hospitality projects and events connected to Leith’s growing food and drinks scene. The brewery remains one of the key names in contemporary Scottish craft beer, producing beers that combine modern brewing with genuine everyday drinkability.