Metro area
Within 16 miles of Aberdeen we track 6 breweries. None currently rate Great or better. Fierce Beer in Aberdeen leads the list at 3.73 (Fine).
Exceptional
A short list of extraordinary breweries worth planning a trip around.
Great
Consistently produce world-class beer.
Fine
Make genuinely good beer, if not the pint you will still be talking about next year.
Poor
Not bad beer so much as unremarkable beer.
Limited
Most craft beer drinkers pass these by.
Aberdeen, Aberdeen City, Scotland
Fierce Beer produce's good quality beer and is ranked #28 in Scotland. They are most well known for "Cranachan Killer", which is a Fruited Pale Ale and "Moose Mousse", which is an Other Stout. Their primary focus is brewing Dark Beers and IPAs.
Ellon, Aberdeenshire, Scotland
BrewDog is the international, proudly independent beer company founded in Aberdeenshire, Scotland in 2007. Its mission then was the same one it works to today: “To make other people as passionate about great beer as we are”. Based in Ellon, Scotland, BrewDog operates more than 120 bars, hotels and venues worldwide – including flagship locations in London Waterloo and Las Vegas – and has breweries in Ellon Scotland, Columbus Ohio, Berlin Germany, and Brisbane Australia. BrewDog brews hundreds of different beers - led by the “Headliner series”, which includes the flagship Punk IPA, as well as Lost Lager, Wingman and Hazy Jane.
Stonehaven, Aberdeenshire, Scotland
Big Fish Brewing Co (UK) produce's unproven beer and is ranked #41 in Scotland. They are most well known for "Division 1", which is a New England IPA and "Long 14", which is a Blonde Ale. Their primary focus is brewing IPAs and Pale Ales.
Ellon, Aberdeenshire, Scotland
OverWorks. Where natural microflora works it's slow magic, uncontrained bt convention. Dedicated to exploring and pushing the boundaries of what is possible with fermentation, we are on a quest to re-define Wild and Sour beers, forever. A purpose-built facility where craft and nature find harmony. We utilise wild yeasts and microbes from our environment and ingredients sourced from all around the world. Maturing beer in wooden vessels, each component is expressed through flavour, including the time it takes to reach perfection. BrewDog OverWorks: home of alternative fermentation.
Stonehaven, Aberdeenshire, Scotland
Reids Gold is situated in the beautiful town of Stonehaven, in the North East of Scotland and is currently run solely by its owner and creator, Barry Reid. He focuses on using as many locally sourced, fresh ingredients he can and is lucky to have the purest Scottish water to ensure the best possible craft beers can be made. The beers are not filtered or messed and traditional brewing clarification methods are used to retain all the lovely flavours and all the beers are naturally carbonated through secondary fermentation which enables the important bottle conditioning time you need to ensure you receive a top quality product. He does sometimes brew to certain beer styles but doesn't want to be tied down by restrictions and he believes the best beers are made by being inventive and thinking out of the box and putting your own spin on what you do. The time of boring bland beers in gone and it's time to try new things and open the doors to new flavours and enjoyment. A lot of love, care and attention goes into each beer created and quality, taste and customer satisfaction are the most important aspects of all the beers. He loves to brew, he love to invent and he is proud to be here. He only brew beers that he believes in. We love beer, we love Reids Gold.
Aberdeen, Aberdeen City, Scotland
Controlling the flavour of a beer is much like controlling energy – it requires scientific knowhow, the right equipment and a bit of an appetite for adventure. OGV Taproom has been developed by the team at OGV Energy, a well-established media group within the energy industry. It started with the idea of making one beer for promotional purposes, then in no time, we decided to move forward and produce a whole range. True to our roots, our collection is inspired by the energy sector, with a mix of sharp, buzzing and electrifying flavours. Some people would call it crazy to launch a brewery in the middle of a pandemic, but with adventure at the heart of our brand, we are always looking for the next challenge.
