Moving with the times always at the forefront of innovation, the range of ales produced by Scottish brewers has expanded through the centuries to include new beer styles as they emerge.

The range of beers being produced by the late 19th century rivalled that of today, with different strength ales produced for every occasion.

During the earlier part of the present century, most Scottish brewers brewed Pale and Mild Ales of varying strengths and colours. The Scottish brewer's substantial export trade led to IPA and 'Export', which, although not exclusively Scottish, became closely associated with the country.

However, the incredible success enjoyed by Scottish breweries in the period up until the Second World War, was to falter in the 50’s and 60’s. Many of the larger companies had over-capitalised in the heady days at the turn of the century and were hard hit by war restrictions, the depression and unemployment that followed it. The result was a period of rationalisation and mergers and the variety of Scottish brewing suffered.

However, all was not lost and many Scottish breweries held firm to their principles despite a hefty drive to cater for the English market. In 1970, when the Real Ale came back into fashion, the Scot’s tradition began to thrive once more.

Building on this success, Scottish breweries have renewed confidence in their belief: that Scottish Beer is among the best in the World!