The anticipation is brewing once again as the finalists for the 10th Annual Scottish Beer Awards have been revealed. Now firmly established as a highlight in the Scottish brewing calendar, the awards celebrate the very best of Scotland’s vibrant beer industry.
This year’s competition welcomed a 10% increase in the number of breweries entering, a reflection of the strength of the sector. More than 200 beers were meticulously blind-tasted by an expert panel of judges at an all-day session, with each beer assessed on its appearance, aroma, and, most importantly, flavour. The process, known for its rigour and impartiality, ensures that every finalist has earned their place through quality and craftsmanship.
Since their launch, the Scottish Beer Awards have provided a trusted platform to recognise excellence and innovation in brewing. Being named a finalist is already a significant achievement, with medal winners going on to gain well-deserved recognition from across the industry and beyond.
This year’s winners will be unveiled at the 10th Annual Scottish Beer Awards ceremony, which takes place immediately following the Beer Matters Conference & Trade Show on Wednesday 8th October 2025 at the Edinburgh Corn Exchange.
Beer Matters is Scotland’s leading conference and trade show for the brewing sector, designed for brewers, suppliers, distributors, retailers, and anyone passionate about the future of Scottish beer. The full-day programme includes keynote speakers, industry-led panel discussions, and a lively exhibition showcasing the latest products and services for the sector. It’s an essential date in the diary for professionals looking to learn, network, and grow their business.
Delegate tickets for Beer Matters are available to book now and include full access to the conference, trade show, and networking opportunities throughout the day.
Book your Beer Matters Delegate Ticket here
The day will culminate in the Scottish Beer Awards, where the industry comes together to celebrate brewing excellence, raise a glass to the winners, and enjoy an evening of outstanding Scottish beer, food, and company.
Full List of Finalists
Business Categories
PRODUCT DEVELOPMENT TEAM OF THE YEAR, sponsored by Kegstar
Brewdog
Cold Town Beer
Drygate
Loch Lomond
Stewart Brewing
Campervan Brewery
WEST
EXCELLENCE IN BRANDING, sponsored by Rankin Brothers & Sons
Cold Town Beer
Drygate Brewing Co
Holy Goat Brewing
Stewart Brewing
Campervan Brewery
BEST BEER DESTINATION
Belhaven Brewery
Bellfield Brewery
Cold Town House
Lerwick Brewery
Shilling Brewing Company
Campervan Brewery
WEST
SMALL BREWERY OF THE YEAR, sponsored by Stainless Steel Vessels Limited
Holy Goat Brewing
Strangers Brewing Co
SCOTTISH BREWERY OF THE YEAR, sponsored by BathHaasX
71 Brewing Ltd
Cold Town Beer
Stewart Brewing
Williams Brothers Brewing Co
Loch Lomond Brewery
Taste Categories
BEST BRITISH STYLE ALE
71 Brewing Ltd – Heavy Lifting
Belhaven Brewery – Belhaven 80 Shilling
Brew Toon – Tanfield Export
BrewDog – Shore Leave
Campervan Brewery – Auld Brig
Isle of Arran Brewery – Guid Ale
Lerwick Brewery – Skipper’s Ticket
Stewart Brewing – Edinburgh Gold
Stewart Brewing – Pentland IPA
Stewart Brewing – Stewart's 80/-
Strangers Brewing Co – Cockleroi
Williams Bros Brewing Co - Fraoch
Williams Bros Brewing Co – Birds & Bees
BEST FRUIT OR SPICED BEER
Brew Toon – Breach of the Peach
Brew Toon – John Piña
Brew Toon – Juicy Belter
Brew Toon – Pineapple Pils
BrewDog – Cold Beer Peach
Drygate Brewing Co – Disco Forklift
Six Degrees North – Raspberry Beer
Stewart Brewing – The Wonka
The Innis and Gunn Brewing Company – Tequila Lager
Williams Bros Brewing Co – Ginger
Williams Bros Brewing Co – Orange Ginger
BEST IPA
71 Brewing Ltd. - Jute City
Bellfield Brewery – Jex-Blake Mosaic IPA
Brew Toon – Loose Cannon
BrewDog – Counter Strike
Campervan Brewing – Redwood Coast
Five Kingdoms Brewery – Juicy
Holy Goat Brewing Limited – Dundead
Loch Lomond Brewery – Bravehop
Loch Lomond Brewery – Bravehop Dark
Six Degrees North – Dynamo
Stewart Brewing – Radical Road
Stewart Brewing – New Relic
Williams Bros Brewing Co – Tin Man
BEST JUICY OR HAZY BEER
71 Brewing Ltd – Haze Halo
Brew Toon – El Juicy
BrewDog – Hazy Jane
BrewDog – Juice Shack
Cold Town Beer – Baltic IPA
Drygate Brewing Co – Cloud City
Stewart Brewing – Hazy IPA
Stewart Brewing – Gert Lush
Stewart Brewing – Citrus Mirage
Stewart Brewing – Hazy Mosaic
Williams Bros Brewing Co - Juicy Joker
BEST LAGER
71 Brewing Ltd. - Helles Half Acre
Bellfield Brewery – Craft Lager
Brew Toon – Weekend Hooker
Brew Toon – Torr Lager
BrewDog – Cold Beer
Campervan Brewery – Brunswick Black
Campervan Brewery – Harvest State
Cold Town Beer – Crisp Craft Lager
Lidl – Belheather
Loch Lomond Brewery – High Road
Stewart Brewing – Stewart's Lager
Tennents Caledonian Breweries – Tennents Lager
The Innis and Gunn Brewing Company – Lager Beer
WEST – St Mungo
WEST – Munich Red
Williams Bros Brewing Co – Craft Lager
BEST LOW ALCOHOL BEER
BrewDog – Baby Hazy
Campervan Brewery – Alpine Tour
Holy Goat Brewing Limited – Sol Invictus
Stewart Brewing – Pulp Friction
Stewart Brewing – Rhuby Rhuby Rhuby
Tennents Caledonian Breweries – Tennents Light Lager
WEST – VELO Blood Orange
WEST – VELO Lemon
BEST NO ALCOHOL BEER
Bellfield Brewery – Fire Island IPA
BrewDog – Punk AF
Campervan Brewery – Off-Piste Pale
Jump Ship Brewing – Steamboat
Jump Ship Brewing – Ocean Drift Bramble Sour
Loch Lomond Brewery – Southern Summit Alcohol Free
Stewart Brewing – Scot Free Pale
Stewart Brewing – Scot Free Lager
WEST – NIX Pale Ale
Williams Bros Brewing Co – Alien Form
Williams Bros Brewing Co – Joker AF
Williams Bros Brewing Co – Alien Form - Stonefruit
Williams Bros Brewing Co – Caesar Augustus AF
BEST PALE ALE, sponsored by Close Brothers
71 Brewing Ltd. - Cloud Fall
71 Brewing Ltd – Not Up For Debate
Brew Toon – Trawlerman
Isle of Arran Brewery – Arran Blonde
Lerwick Brewery – Hamefarin
Loch Lomond Brewery – Devils Pulpit
Loch Lomond Brewery – Southern Summit
Loch Lomond Brewery – West Highland Way
Stewart Brewing – Hollyrood
Williams Bros Brewing Co – Talking Head
BEST PILSNER
71 Brewing Ltd. - 71/ Lager
Brew Toon – Pils Are Good
BrewDog – Lost Lager
Campervan Brewery – Leith Pils
Cold Town Beer – Doddie Beir
Loch Lomond Brewery – Helles Glen
Six Degrees North – Pelotorn
Strangers Brewing Co – Lithgae Lager
Tennents Caledonian Breweries – Tennents 1885 Export Lager
Tennents Caledonian Breweries – Tennents Gluten Free
WEST – Haus Pilsner
BEST PORTER OR STOUT
71 Brewing Ltd. - Blackness
BrewDog – Black Heart
Campervan Brewery – Extra Black
Drygate Brewing Co – Orinoco
Durty Brewing – Thunderstuck
Holy Goat Brewing Limted – Date Porter
Lerwick Brewery – Tushkar
Loch Lomond Brewery – Silkie Stout
Six Degrees North – Motion
Stewart Brewing – Mississippi Mud Pie
Strangers Brewing Co – Hearthside
Sulwath Brewers – The Black Galloway
WEST – WEST Black
Williams Bros Brewing Co – March Of The Penguins
Williams Bros Brewing Co – Midnight Sun
BEST SESSION BEER
71 Brewing Ltd. - Highline Haze
Brew Toon – Scurry Island
BrewDog – Wingman Session IPA
BrewDog – Punk IPA
Campervan Brewery – Leith Juice
Drygate Brewing Co – Seven Peaks
Five Kingdoms Brewery – Summerisle
Lerwick Brewery – Lerwick IPA
Loch Lomond Brewery – Bonnie and Cyle
Loch Lomond Brewery – Zoom Time
Loch Lomond Brewery – Lost in Mosaic
Six Degrees North – Omnium
Stewart Brewing – Session IPA
Stewart Brewing – Pacific Breeze
WEST – Heidi Weisse
Williams Bros Brewing Co – Joker IPA
Williams Bros Brewing Co – Caesar Augustus
BEST SOUR BEER
71 Brewing - Blackcurrant & Apple Crumble
71 Brewing – Mr Blue Sky
71 Brewing – Mango With The Flow
Brew Toon – Mega Soor Plooms
Brew Toon – Strawberry Starboard
Campervan Brewery – Puffin Isles
Drygate Brewing Co – Sama
Drygate Brewing Co – Trinitone Blast
Holy Goat Brewing Limited – Doom Witch 2025
Holy Goat Brewing Limited – Shirnebuilder
Holy Goat Brewing Limited – Astral Destiny 2025
Loch Lomond Brewery – Pretty Flamingo
BEST STRONG BEER
71 Brewing Ltd. - Rollin & Coaster
Brew Toon – Lucky Tattie Titan
Brew Toon – Macaroon Monster
Brew Toon – Wired to the Toon
BrewDog – BrewDog x Mackie’s Two Scoops
BrewDog – Pin Ball
Cold Town Beer – IMPERIAL STOUT SPEYSIDE CASK MATURED
Five Kingdoms Brewery – Dark Strom
Holy Goat Brewing Limited – 180 Shilling Ale
Holy Goat Brewing Limited – King Void
Holy Goat Brewing Limited – Foehammer
Loch Lomond Brewery – Lost Monster
Loch Lomond Brewery - Shark
Loch Lomond Brewery – Dead Point
The Innis and Gunn Brewing Company – The Original
WEST – WESTWERK03
Williams Bros Brewing Co – Sapien