The Cairngorm Brewery
Address : Dalfaber Industrial Estate Aviemore, Inverness-shire PH22 1ST
Telephone No : 01479 812222
Web Site : www.CairngormBrewery.com
Visitor Centre : Yes - See Breweries own web Site for details
The Cairngorm Brewery Company was established in 2001 and is situated in the village of Aviemore within the Cairngorms National Park in the Highlands of Scotland.They brew traditional ales with a fresh new edge, by using well established brewing methods, the finest malted and roast barley, hops and crystal clear mountain water. Due to a high demand they have recently upgraded to a 40-barrel brewery.
I visited the Brewery in September 2010 with my good friend James Grant and we received a very warm welcome from the friendly and knowledgeable staff.
Thanks again for taking the time to show us round and explain things to us.
Check out the video below, it was taken the day we visited.
Telephone No : 01479 812222
Web Site : www.CairngormBrewery.com
Visitor Centre : Yes - See Breweries own web Site for details
The Cairngorm Brewery Company was established in 2001 and is situated in the village of Aviemore within the Cairngorms National Park in the Highlands of Scotland.They brew traditional ales with a fresh new edge, by using well established brewing methods, the finest malted and roast barley, hops and crystal clear mountain water. Due to a high demand they have recently upgraded to a 40-barrel brewery.
I visited the Brewery in September 2010 with my good friend James Grant and we received a very warm welcome from the friendly and knowledgeable staff.
Thanks again for taking the time to show us round and explain things to us.
Check out the video below, it was taken the day we visited.
Please note there are some slight mistakes in this video, they are:
The Aviemore Brewery Company was formed in 1997 and based in Aviemore.
The business of the Tomintoul Brewery was purchased from the receivers in early part of 2000 and was moved to Aviemore.
The Cairngorm Brewery Company Limited was formed in 2001 to consolidate the business of the Aviemore and Tomintoul Breweries.
Here is a selection of the Great Beers they produce:
The Aviemore Brewery Company was formed in 1997 and based in Aviemore.
The business of the Tomintoul Brewery was purchased from the receivers in early part of 2000 and was moved to Aviemore.
The Cairngorm Brewery Company Limited was formed in 2001 to consolidate the business of the Aviemore and Tomintoul Breweries.
Here is a selection of the Great Beers they produce:
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CAIRNGORM GOLD 4.5% ABV
A light coloured, light bodied continental style beer. Saaz hops provide an initial fresh and zesty flavour with Styrian Goldings providing late aromas.
A light coloured, light bodied continental style beer. Saaz hops provide an initial fresh and zesty flavour with Styrian Goldings providing late aromas.
WILDCAT 5.1% ABV
A deep amber coloured ale with a complex malt and fruit flavour, with a delicate bitterness from Challenger and Fuggles hops. Strong and distinctive.
A deep amber coloured ale with a complex malt and fruit flavour, with a delicate bitterness from Challenger and Fuggles hops. Strong and distinctive.
NESSIE’S MONSTER MASH 4.4% ABV
A predominantly malty, lightly hopped beer giving a satisfying fullness of flavour with a warm finish. A glass or two is a must before seeking an audience with the monster!
2008 Bronze in Best Bitter - Great Britain Beer Festival CAMRA
A predominantly malty, lightly hopped beer giving a satisfying fullness of flavour with a warm finish. A glass or two is a must before seeking an audience with the monster!
2008 Bronze in Best Bitter - Great Britain Beer Festival CAMRA
STAG 4.1% ABV
A mahogany coloured ale with medium to light body. Challenger and Fuggles hops are added plentifully giving initial bitterness that is then balanced by a caramel finish from the roast malts.
A mahogany coloured ale with medium to light body. Challenger and Fuggles hops are added plentifully giving initial bitterness that is then balanced by a caramel finish from the roast malts.
TRADE WINDS 4.3% ABV
Light golden in colour, with high proportion of wheat giving the beer a clean fresh taste. The mash blends together with the Perle hops and elderflower providing a bouquet of fruit and citrus flavours.
CAMRA Champion Speciality Beer of Britain 2004, 2005 and 2006
SIBA UK Champion Best Bitter 2006 & 2008
CAMRA Chamion Beer of Scotland 2004
Light golden in colour, with high proportion of wheat giving the beer a clean fresh taste. The mash blends together with the Perle hops and elderflower providing a bouquet of fruit and citrus flavours.
CAMRA Champion Speciality Beer of Britain 2004, 2005 and 2006
SIBA UK Champion Best Bitter 2006 & 2008
CAMRA Chamion Beer of Scotland 2004
BLACK GOLD 4.4% ABV
A Scottish stout with a wonderful rich dark colour. A smooth full bodied beer with subtle bitterness giving way to late sweetness and underlying roast barley hints.
CAMRA Chamion Beer of Scotland 2005
SIBA UK Champion Stout 2005
2009 Supreme Champion Beer of the Year - Society of Independent Breweries
A Scottish stout with a wonderful rich dark colour. A smooth full bodied beer with subtle bitterness giving way to late sweetness and underlying roast barley hints.
CAMRA Chamion Beer of Scotland 2005
SIBA UK Champion Stout 2005
2009 Supreme Champion Beer of the Year - Society of Independent Breweries
BLESSED THISTLE 4.5% ABV
Truly unique. A real Thistle Beer. Reddish brown in colour and bittered with "Blessed Thistles", the late addition of Golding hops and ginger add to the flavours of this most complex of beers.
Truly unique. A real Thistle Beer. Reddish brown in colour and bittered with "Blessed Thistles", the late addition of Golding hops and ginger add to the flavours of this most complex of beers.
SHEEPSHAGGERS 4.5% ABV
The best beer baa none! An exceptional continental style beer with good body and refreshing aftertaste
The best beer baa none! An exceptional continental style beer with good body and refreshing aftertaste
SANTA’S SLEDGEHAMMER 5.6% ABV
A strong bronze coloured ale with a traditional hop bitterness and a pleasant after taste.
A strong bronze coloured ale with a traditional hop bitterness and a pleasant after taste.
WINTER FLURRY 3.8% ABV
A classic light bodied session bitter. This copper coloured beer has a delicate malt flavour and a hint of caramel from crystal grains. It is traditionally bittered with Goldings and has a dry slightly spicy finish.
A classic light bodied session bitter. This copper coloured beer has a delicate malt flavour and a hint of caramel from crystal grains. It is traditionally bittered with Goldings and has a dry slightly spicy finish.
BARDS 4.4% ABV
Malty full bodied Scottish style, chestnut brown ale. Mature fruit on the nose with a biscuity caramel flavour.
Malty full bodied Scottish style, chestnut brown ale. Mature fruit on the nose with a biscuity caramel flavour.
HOWLER 4.2% ABV
Rich flavoured strong ale. Russet (red/brown) colour, very smooth with lots of fine condition. The initial strong malt flavours gives way to bitter sweet estery finish with a hint of blackcurrant.
Rich flavoured strong ale. Russet (red/brown) colour, very smooth with lots of fine condition. The initial strong malt flavours gives way to bitter sweet estery finish with a hint of blackcurrant.
Autumn Nuts 3.8% ABV
A light red session ale with the best roast crystal malt, giving the red colour and the nutty flavour, whilst a blend of European and American hops give a fresh fruit finish.
Brochan 4.0% ABV
A full bodied dry session ale, brewed with malted oats and barley. Light russet colour with American Galena Hops for a fruity finish.
Highland IPA 5.0% ABV
A traditional strong Amber coloured light bodied IPA. Refreshing tart initial bitterness with subtle malt flavours. The big hopped finish is dry with citrus notes.
White Lady 4.7% ABV
Bavarian style wheat beer, with additional hints of roast malt for colour. Brewed with orange peel and coriander to give fruit flavours with a hint of spice. National SIBA Gold award winner.
Witches Cauldron 4.9% ABV
A dark ruby red coloured ale with a hint of roast malt flavours and a pleasant sweet after taste.
A Big Thank You to the breweries own web site, www.CairngormBrewery.com for most of the information and images on this page.
For more information and a chance to buy some of their Fantastic Beer click on the link above.
For more information and a chance to buy some of their Fantastic Beer click on the link above.