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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: Scottish Craft Beer

Scotland's brewing heritage is quietly finding its way back onto the bar. Heavy, Export and Wee Heavy are appearing alongside crisp lagers, pale ales and modern craft beer, with breweries showing that these traditional styles still have plenty to say.

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Scottish craft beer has grown into one of the most exciting brewing scenes in Europe, combining deep brewing tradition with modern independent breweries pushing everything from hazy IPA and mixed fermentation beer to crisp lager, stout and farmhouse-inspired styles. Alongside historic brewing centres such as Edinburgh and Alloa, Scotland is now home to well over 100 breweries ranging from small farmhouse operations to internationally recognised names.

Modern Scottish brewing draws from both traditional beer culture and contemporary craft influences, with many breweries balancing technical precision and drinkability alongside more experimental brewing techniques. Alongside hop-forward pale ale and IPA, Scottish breweries have become increasingly respected for lager, mixed fermentation beer, saison, imperial stout and lower-intervention approaches inspired by continental brewing traditions.

Our Scottish craft beer range focuses on independent breweries producing fresh, flavour-driven beer across a wide range of styles, including pale ale, modern lager, sour beer, stout and traditional Scottish-inspired ales. The collection highlights both established breweries and newer small-batch producers working across Edinburgh, Glasgow, the Highlands and beyond.

Expect beers brewed with balance, freshness and character in mind, from soft hazy IPA and clean pilsner to barrel-aged stout and mixed fermentation releases. Many breweries also maintain close ties to Scotland’s wider food, hospitality and independent drinks culture, helping shape a brewing scene that feels both locally rooted and internationally connected.

Whether you're after fresh local cans, modern takes on classic Scottish brewing or more experimental farmhouse and mixed culture beer, this collection highlights some of the most exciting brewing currently happening in Scotland.

Frequently Asked Questions

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Scottish craft beer?

Scottish craft beer refers to independently brewed beers made in Scotland by small and medium-sized breweries focusing on flavour, quality and traditional or innovative brewing methods.

What styles of beer are common in Scotland?

Scotland produces a wide range of styles including IPAs, pale ales, stouts, porters, lagers, Scottish ales, and modern craft styles like hazy IPAs and sours.

What makes Scottish craft beer different?

Scottish craft beer often balances malt-forward traditional styles with modern hop-driven craft beers, creating a mix of smooth, rich ales and bold, experimental brews.

What are some well-known Scottish breweries?

Notable Scottish breweries include BrewDog, Fyne Ales, Williams Bros, Innis & Gunn, Tempest Brewing Co., and newer craft producers like Fierce Beer and Vault City.

Is Scottish beer more malty or hoppy?

Traditionally, Scottish beers are more malt-forward with caramel and toffee notes, but modern Scottish craft beer includes many hop-forward and bitter styles like IPAs.

What does Scottish craft beer taste like?

Flavours vary widely but often include caramel, biscuit, toffee, fruit, citrus, pine, chocolate and roasted malt depending on the style.

Is Scottish craft beer good?

Yes. Scotland has a strong and growing craft beer scene known for both traditional quality ales and innovative modern breweries producing internationally recognised beers.