The Inveralmond Brewery Limited
Address : The Inveralmond Brewery Ltd, 22 Inveralmond Place, Perth, PH1 3TS
Telephone No : 01738 449448
Web Site : www.inveralmond-brewery.co.uk
Visitors Centre : Yes - A Brewery shop
The Inveralmond brewery was established in 1997 by Fergus Clark. The brewery is based in an industrial estate in Perth where, in the beginning they produce about 20 barrels per week. They now have a new 30 barrel brew plant with plans to expand to 60. This brewery is going from strength to strength, with the demand for their beer growing steadily. They export to Finland, Norway, Sweden, Italy, Germany, Switzerland, Czech Republic, USA, Canada, Japan, Australia.
I had the pleasure of visiting the brewery in December 2011 and was shown round by the head brewer Ken Duncan. This visit was very enjoyable, informative and was filmed by my very understanding wife, Christine. If you would like to see the film it's near the bottom of the page and is split into three sections. Also below are some of the Excellent Beers produced by the Inveralmond Brewery.
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Independence 3.8% ABV
Available throughout the year, Independence is a classic, full bodied and malty beer with subtle hints of mixed fruits and punches of spice. A perfect balance of Pilgrim and Saaz hops delivers a high quality, nicely rounded ale, with earthy and slightly spicy notes.
2005 - SIBA Scotland (Bitters up to 3.9%) - Bronze.
Available throughout the year, Independence is a classic, full bodied and malty beer with subtle hints of mixed fruits and punches of spice. A perfect balance of Pilgrim and Saaz hops delivers a high quality, nicely rounded ale, with earthy and slightly spicy notes.
2005 - SIBA Scotland (Bitters up to 3.9%) - Bronze.
Ossian 4.1% ABV
Available throughout the year, this superb golden ale continues to win awards. A pale, golden coloured brew with a full bodied fruity flavour with distinct nutty tomes and a hoppy, zesty, orange aroma, derived from First Gold and Cascade hops. Excellent brewing resulted in Ossian being judged the Champion Beer of Scotland.
2004 - Helsinki Beer Festival (top fermented beers) - Gold
2003 - SIBA Scotland (Best Bitter) - Gold
2001 - CAMRA Champion Beer of Scotland - Supreme Champion
1998 - CAMRA Aberdeen & North East - Overall Champion
Available throughout the year, this superb golden ale continues to win awards. A pale, golden coloured brew with a full bodied fruity flavour with distinct nutty tomes and a hoppy, zesty, orange aroma, derived from First Gold and Cascade hops. Excellent brewing resulted in Ossian being judged the Champion Beer of Scotland.
2004 - Helsinki Beer Festival (top fermented beers) - Gold
2003 - SIBA Scotland (Best Bitter) - Gold
2001 - CAMRA Champion Beer of Scotland - Supreme Champion
1998 - CAMRA Aberdeen & North East - Overall Champion
Thrappledouser 4.3% ABV
A golden copper coloured ale, which has a thick and creamy off-white head that laces your glass all the way to the bottom, leaving you wanting more. A marriage of Pilgrim, East Kent Goldings and Cascade hops presents a delicate citrus aroma and a unique spicy floral taste.
2005 - SIBA Scotland (Best Bitter) - Silver
2000 - CAMRA Winterfest VIII - Premium Bitter Winner
A golden copper coloured ale, which has a thick and creamy off-white head that laces your glass all the way to the bottom, leaving you wanting more. A marriage of Pilgrim, East Kent Goldings and Cascade hops presents a delicate citrus aroma and a unique spicy floral taste.
2005 - SIBA Scotland (Best Bitter) - Silver
2000 - CAMRA Winterfest VIII - Premium Bitter Winner
Lia Fail 4.7% ABV
Available throughout the year, Lia Fail is a dark, robust, full bodied beer with a deep malty taste, smooth texture and a hoppy aroma. The beer is rich with a well balanced and satisfying sweetness with chocolate notes. Truly a beer fit for a King's coronation.
Stockholm Beer Festival 2011 Silver (international draught ale)
SIBA Scotland (Premium Bitter) - Gold
2006 - SIBA Scotland Supreme Champion Beer
2005 - SIBA Scotland (Premium Bitter) - Bronze
SIBA Scotland (Bottled beers) - Bronze
2004 - Helsinki Beer Festival (top fermented beers) - Bronze
2003 - Stockholm Beer Festival (Bottled beers) - Silver
2003 - SIBA Scotland (Premium Bitter) - Gold
2003 - SIBA Scotland (Bottled beers) - Gold
2003 - CAMRA Kingdom of Fife - Beer of the Festival
2002 - Stockholm Beer Festival (Bottled beers) - Bronze
1999 - CAMRA Aberdeen & North East - Overall Champion
Available throughout the year, Lia Fail is a dark, robust, full bodied beer with a deep malty taste, smooth texture and a hoppy aroma. The beer is rich with a well balanced and satisfying sweetness with chocolate notes. Truly a beer fit for a King's coronation.
Stockholm Beer Festival 2011 Silver (international draught ale)
SIBA Scotland (Premium Bitter) - Gold
2006 - SIBA Scotland Supreme Champion Beer
2005 - SIBA Scotland (Premium Bitter) - Bronze
SIBA Scotland (Bottled beers) - Bronze
2004 - Helsinki Beer Festival (top fermented beers) - Bronze
2003 - Stockholm Beer Festival (Bottled beers) - Silver
2003 - SIBA Scotland (Premium Bitter) - Gold
2003 - SIBA Scotland (Bottled beers) - Gold
2003 - CAMRA Kingdom of Fife - Beer of the Festival
2002 - Stockholm Beer Festival (Bottled beers) - Bronze
1999 - CAMRA Aberdeen & North East - Overall Champion
Sunburst Pilsner 4.8% ABV
Available during July and August, Sunburst is a Pilsner style lager. A ceisp clean palete with a pleasing nose from Hersbrucker Hallertau hops.
2007 - SIBA National Champion Speciality Beers - Bronze
2006 - SIBA Scotland (Speciality) - Gold
Pundie 5.0%
Pundie is a measure of beer that used to be given free to brewery workers on certain days of the year. Traditionally a strong beer, the name gave rise to the colloquial term for a brewery; a pundie house.
A great burnished copper strong ale. The malty palate is finely balanced Saaz hops to give a full flavoured yet refreshing beer.
Usually available October - November
Duncan's IPA 4.4% ABV
Traditional hoppy style beer. Usually Available February - April
Inkie Pinkie 3.7% ABV
Inkie Pinkie is a superb summer session ale. It is refreshing and fruity with a pleasing hop aroma.
Usually Available May - September
Santa's Swallie 4.3% ABV
Santa's Swallie is a fine example of the tradition of brewing Christmas beers that was once prevalent in the UK and is still very popular in other northern European countries. The word 'Yule' is derived from 'ale' as beer was used to celebrate the winter solstice throughout the years.
Santa’s Swallie, is a dark copper coloured Christmas ale, traditionally hopped with Fuggles and a hint of seasonal nutmeg and cinnamon.
Usually available late November - December
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A big thank you to the breweries own web site, www.inveralmond-brewery.co.uk , for most of the information and images on this page. To find out more about their excellent beers click on the link above.