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Ade Bro
Great choice of beers and wine. My favorite beer shop ever!!
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Alexandre Coates
Great local shop, very friendly staff and delicious drinks. Great selection of non-alcoholic beers as well
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Andrea Pecorelli
I had a great experience at this beer shop. My girlfriend and I came in looking for three beers as a gift for her fat...
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Andrew Maudsley
Great selection and prices
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bala
Great bottle shop with just the nicest person at the shop! Very attentive and helpful. Definitely recommend checking ...
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David pereira
Best bottle shop in Edinburgh, great selection of beers and super helpful staff. My go to for sour beer.
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Emily Paul
A phenomenal selection of products that is perhaps only surpassed by how phenomenal their staff is - I went in lookin...
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Gezuz Kryst
Great selection with friendly staff.
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Giblet Gravy
Absolutely superb selection and even better service. I was given great recommendations that suited my needs, and the ...
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Glenn Kent
Dear owner my friend and his wife were there on holiday and found me a bottle of Blantons Gold I have been wanting a ...
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joshua brimdyr
Finest and greatest depth of beers for sale in Edinburgh. The owner is super knowledgeable and helpful. There was a c...
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Kenny McCartney
Can't believe I've failed to give a good review of this place before. I've been frequenting this place fo...
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Laura Gutiérrez
Una selección muy buena de cerveza. Nos atendió un chico muy amable detallandonos muy bien el producto a pesar de ser...
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Lauren
Popped in a few nights ago for some gifts. Great customer experience, they listened to what I was looking for and cam...
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Lee Traversari
Spotted on my drive to my last customer, so glad I spotted it. By far one of the best bottle shops I've had the p...
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Mark Muir
The Beerhive is simply the best,very friendly knowledgeable staff,always have an extensive range of beers.🍻
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Michael Zenkl
Excellent selection, very kind and knowledgeable co-owner! Thank you, I walked out with 8 exceptional bottles of wine!
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New Fads
Great guys, amazing selection and super knowledgeable! The best.
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Owen Frost
Our local bottle shop!Absolutely top service everytime we go in! Team are always so friendly and knowledgeable.Always...
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Rachel Wade
Always a pleasure to visit, a real asset to the community, we would be lost without Team Beerhive! Helpful, friendly ...
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Ross Cooper
Great little beer and wine place
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Ross Fraser
Huge selection of quality beers and an execllent local delivery service. I ordered on Thursday night and had the beer...
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Ryan Collman
Been buying beer from Peter and Richard for nearly 8 years now. Definitely the best beer shop in town.
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Seoridh Fraser
Excellent selection across a broad range of price points and styles and thats just the wine. The Beerhive has been ah...
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Sian Buchan
excellent wee shop with great staff and wonderful selection - lots of stuff that isn't beer too, picked up a few ...
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Steven Halkett
Awesome bottle shop. Totally out of my way but I will return many times
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Stig E
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Tara M
Great selection and service with a smile! I was really pleased with their delivery options and frequency. I am cancel...
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Tom Hutchinson
An obviously great passion project bottle shop which I'm embarrassed it took me so long to visit. Great selection...
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Zera Esham
Great place for exciting craft beers with an excellent wine selection as well. The staff are knowledgeable and friend...

Collection: Saint Mars of the Desert

Saint Mars of the Desert brews with a foot in both the old world and the new. Founded in Sheffield by Dann and Martha Paquette, the brewery draws inspiration from classic European styles, producing beautifully judged lagers, saisons, mixed fermentation beers and modern ales with the same attention to balance and drinkability. These are beers made without gimmicks, just thoughtful brewing and plenty of character.

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Saint Mars of the Desert has become one of the most respected and distinctive independent breweries in modern British craft beer, known for expressive saisons, mixed fermentation beer, lager and hop-forward releases that combine Belgian brewing inspiration with a contemporary UK craft approach. Founded in Sheffield in 2018 by Dann and Martha Paquette after relocating from California, the brewery quickly developed a cult reputation for beers built around character, balance and creativity rather than trend-driven extremes.

Drawing influence from Belgian farmhouse brewing, American craft beer and traditional European styles, Saint Mars of the Desert produces a wide-ranging lineup that moves comfortably between saison, grisette, IPA, lager, mixed fermentation beer and stronger Belgian-inspired ales. The brewery has become especially admired for beers that feel both highly technical and deeply personal, often combining expressive yeast character, thoughtful ingredient choices and playful experimentation without losing drinkability.

Based in Sheffield and closely tied to the city’s independent beer scene, Saint Mars of the Desert has helped establish itself as one of the UK’s leading modern farmhouse and mixed fermentation breweries while also producing some of the country’s most underrated lager and pale ale. The brewery’s colourful visual identity, small-batch ethos and consistently high-quality releases have made it a favourite among bottle shops, beer bars and enthusiasts looking for something more distinctive than standard modern craft beer.

Our Saint Mars of the Desert collection focuses on fresh and expressive releases across saison, mixed fermentation beer, lager, IPA and Belgian-inspired styles. Expect bright yeast character, citrus, spice, soft funk, balanced bitterness and beers brewed with personality, precision and a strong connection to European brewing traditions.

Frequently Asked Questions

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Saint Mars of the Desert known for?

Saint Mars of the Desert is best known for saison, mixed fermentation beer and Belgian-inspired brewing alongside modern lager and hop-forward styles.

Where is Saint Mars of the Desert based?

The brewery is based in Sheffield, England and has become one of the UK’s most respected independent modern breweries.

What styles of beer does Saint Mars of the Desert brew?

The brewery produces saison, grisette, IPA, lager, mixed fermentation beer, Belgian-inspired ales and seasonal experimental releases.

Is Saint Mars of the Desert a farmhouse brewery?

While not exclusively a farmhouse brewery, Saint Mars of the Desert draws heavily from Belgian farmhouse and saison brewing traditions.

What does Saint Mars of the Desert beer taste like?

The beers often combine expressive yeast character, citrus, spice, soft funk, balanced bitterness and refreshing drinkability depending on style.