Aberdeen Beer Festivals 2026

Brewdog

Ellon

Founded in 2007 by James Watt and Martin Dickie in Fraserburgh, Scotland, BrewDog has grown from a small craft brewery into a multinational company with breweries in Scotland, Ohio, Australia, and Germany. Renowned for its flagship Punk IPA, BrewDog offers a diverse range of beers, including IPAs, lagers, stouts, and sours, all crafted with a commitment to quality and innovation. Beyond brewing, the company operates a global network of bars, a distillery, and a hotel, all reflecting its 'punk' ethos of challenging conventions and pushing boundaries. BrewDog also engages in various sustainability initiatives and has a history of unconventional marketing campaigns that have sparked both attention and controversy. Their mission is to make other people as passionate about great craft beer as they are.

Fierce Beer

Aberdeen

Established in 2016, Fierce Beer is a modern Scottish brewery based in Aberdeen, known for its diverse range of vegan-friendly beers, from sessionable pale lagers to complex imperial stouts. Originating as a home-brewing project inspired by West Coast USA flavors, Fierce Beer has expanded to operate bars in Aberdeen, Edinburgh, and Manchester, each offering an extensive selection of their own brews across multiple taps. The brewery has received numerous accolades, including being named Scottish Brewery of the Year in 2021, and continues to focus on brewing outstanding beers that challenge traditional styles.

Six Degrees North

Stonehaven

Six Degrees North (Six°North) is a Scottish craft brewery established in 2013, located in Laurencekirk, Aberdeenshire. Inspired by founder Robert Lindsay's time working in Belgium, the brewery specialises in Belgian-style artisanal beers—such as saisons and blondes—while integrating modern brewing techniques. All beers are unfiltered and naturally carbonated.