Glasgow's Best Craft Beers and Where to Drink Them

Infused with innovation and craftsmanship, Jaw Brew launched with a bang in 2014 at the Glasgow Real Ale Festival. Based in Glasgow, this wee independent craft brewery is the brainchild of a husband and wife duo. Named after their home ‘The Jaw’, which also happens to be an ancient Scots word for ‘wave’ or ‘pouring of water’, Jaw Brew create magic using only the purest Scottish water and top of the line malt, hops and yeast. The award-winning, naturally cloudy Jaw Wave beer, with its hints of banana and spice, is a ‘yeasty’ Bavarian style weissbier suited to those who like their wheat beer lively and invigorating. Then again, the old faithful originals Drop and Drift are also strong contenders. Jaw Brew beverages can be found at The Glad Cafe, The Lismore and The Allison Arms, to name but a few.

Tried and true, Kelburn Brewing Company is a family run microbrewery with a penchant for traditional real ales. Passionate about brewing and dedicated to quality, it’s no surprise that this microbrewery boasts so many awards (including Champion Golden Beer Of Britain and Champion Beer Of Scotland). Although Cart Blanche and Jaguar can do no wrong, Dark Moor takes the crown with its sinfully smooth dark notes and post-taste touches of liquorice and blackcurrant. This multifaceted dark fruity ale was voted Champion Beer Of Scotland in 2014. Kelburn brews can be found at Blackfriars, Brel, Pot Still, Ben Nevis, Òran Mór and Cottiers, to name a few.