Drygate Brewing Co.
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Key
- (£) budget friendly
- (££) mid-range
- (£££) high-end eateries
– Vegan friendly.
What’s it all about?
A craft brewery known for its innovative beers and vibrant taproom where you can watch the brewing process.
Taste the Place - don’t miss:
The iconic Seven Peaks IPA or The Duke Nitro Stout. The more adventurous beer lovers can explore the seasonal and experimental brews on tap.
What's the inspiration behind Drygate Brewing Co.?
Drygate Brewing Co. was founded in 2014 as a collaboration between established Scottish craft brewers William Bros Brewing Co. and the renowned Tennent’s Caledonian Breweries. Located in one of the most historical throughfares in the city, Drygate sits next to the Tennent’s Wellpark Brewery – Scotland’s oldest commercial brewery, dating back to 1556.
Brothers, and craft beer enthusiasts, Matt and Sam Corden, were brought on board to create a space where craft beer could thrive in a city already steeped in brewing history. Drawing on the traditions and expertise of Tennent’s and William Bros, while embracing bold experimentation, the pair brought their vision to life. Drygate has since become an established hub for beer lovers and is firmly rooted in Glasgow’s vibrant brewing culture.
What role does Drygate Brewing Co. play in creating a sense of community and belonging?
Drygate Brewery has engaged extensively with the local community through various initiatives aimed at fostering collaboration, sustainability, and support for social causes such as Refuweegee and Social Bite.
Initiatives include “Can for a Can”, where customers are encouraged to swap cans of food for beer, which Drygate then donates to Drumchapel Food Bank. In the lead up to COP26, the brewery created Spare Parts, a beer brewed using surplus ‘waste’ bread, raising awareness of the issues relating to global food waste.
Fun fact – did you know?
Drygate’s mango pale ale, Disco Forklift Truck, gained its name after the brewer used his phone’s speaker to play Nile Rodgers and Chic when the reverse siren on his forklift truck stopped working. The forklift became known as the disco forklift truck and so did the beer he was making!
Where to find them:
85 Drygate, Glasgow, G4 0UT