Highlander

The country badge for Scotland. Check in 5 Scottish beers to get this one and remember, they all also count towards God Save the King.

Like the rest of Britain, Ales originally dominated the Scottish brewing scene. Now famous breweries like Tennent’s, Belhaven and Deuchars were established in the 1700s. (They are now owned by Magners, Greene King and Heineken respectively.)

Scottish brewers also developed their own styles. For a time in the 1800s, hoppy Edinburgh pale ales rivaled India Pale Ales for popularity throughout the British Empire. There is also the Scotch Ale, which lives on today. These “wee heavies” are sweet, malty, and strong.

The craft beer revolution was bought to Scotland in a big way with the launch of BrewDog in 2007. Known for their hoppy IPAs and aggressive marketing, they now own a series of pubs around the world and have inspired many other dog themed craft breweries around the world.

Other Scottish craft breweries making waves include the more traditional Innes & Gunn, the Tempest Brew Co, Fierce Beer and Fyne Ales.