The Ferry Brewery

Microbrewery in South Queensferry, West Lothian, Scotland 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿
Associated Venue: Ferry Brewery Bar and Shop - Out of business

Established in 2016

Closed in 2023

Contact
Bankhead Farm Steading, Bankhead Road, Dalmeny, South Queensferry, EH30 9TF, Scotland
Description
Opened in June 1st 2016, our brewery is based in South Queensferry; the first and only brewery in The Ferry since 1851. We have started with humble beginnings and hope to develop a great reputation for good tasting quality beer that grows beyond the shores of South Queensferry.

Our goal is to encapsulate the history of the Ferry in our brewery as evidenced in our logo and the names of our beers. Our beers will combine traditional and historic beer recipes with a contemporary twist. Additionally, we expect that the Brewery will provide an additional point of interest – place to go and something to do - for residents, visitors and tourists alike where they can explore the history of brewing in The Ferry, witness the handcrafting of beer and enjoy a good pint.

We will also craft seasonal as well as Brewer specialities from time to time. In addition to handcrafted beers, customers will be able to purchase a wee brewery gift item as a token of their visit. With over 25 years of home brewing, 4+ years of planning, brew school, over a year and a half of crafting beers for tasters and months of sweat & tears to finance, design, renovate, construct our premises, we are happy to have started production of our handcrafted beers.

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6.4/10 Appearance 6 Aroma 6 Flavor 7 Texture 6 Overall 6.5
Third of a cask pint at the Scottish Real Ale Festival in Edinburgh’s Corn Exchange on 7th July 2017. Misty golden amber body, white head. Malty molasses rule the nose and taste, some decent hop injection to balance the sweetness. Decent blend for people like me with a sweet tooth.
Tried from Cask on 17 Jul 2017 at 12:54

7.4/10 Appearance 8 Aroma 7 Flavor 7 Texture 8 Overall 7.5
On cask @ SRAF. Opaque black with a lovely off white head. Milk chocolate. The taste Adds the dimension of smoke. Lovely. Poor start but it kicked on beautifully. Lovely beer.
Tried from Cask on 16 Jul 2017 at 10:27

5.9/10 Appearance 8 Aroma 6 Flavor 5 Texture 6 Overall 5.5
On cask @ SRAF. Golden with a slight haze as advertised. Toffee nose. Burnt toffee taste. Creme brulee. Hard going.
Tried from Cask on 16 Jul 2017 at 10:26

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8th July 2017: cask half-pint in the Caley Sample Room, Edinburgh. Clear golden body, wispy white head. Light floral and fruity nose, mild citrus notes in the taste, slight malty undertones. Subtle beer, but not bland.
Tried from Cask on 13 Jul 2017 at 02:26

6.4/10 Appearance 6 Aroma 7 Flavor 6 Texture 6 Overall 6.5
Bottle from the brewery. Hazy ruby/brown body with a thin off-white head. No carbonation. Faint lacing. Aroma of smoked ham and copper. Flavour of cheese and copper. Thin body with a smooth, watery texture. Soft fizz. A subtle Smoked beer.
Tried from Bottle on 29 Jun 2017 at 17:09

7.6/10 Appearance 8 Aroma 7 Flavor 8 Texture 8 Overall 7.5
Bottle from the brewery. Hazy ruby body with a thin beige head. Steady carbonation. Faint lacing. Aroma of toffee apple, berries and stewed tea. Flavour of wood, nuts, caramel and orange peel. Thin to medium body with a smooth mouthfeel. Soft fizz. Flavoursome and very drinkable. This brewery is off to a good start.
Tried from Bottle on 29 Jun 2017 at 14:59

6.9/10 Appearance 10 Aroma 6 Flavor 6 Texture 8 Overall 6.5
Cask at the brewery tap. Clear golden body with a thin white head that fades. Faint lacing. Aroma of orange and flowers. Flavour of grapefruit and tangerine. Thin body with a watery, slightly oily texture. Clean and well balanced.
Tried from Cask on 24 Jun 2017 at 11:14

7.6/10 Appearance 10 Aroma 7 Flavor 7 Texture 8 Overall 7.5
Cask at the brewery tap. Black body with a medium beige head. Good lacing. Aroma of coffee, caramel biscuit and dark chocolate. Flavour of berries, filter coffee and roasted malt. Thin to medium body with a smooth texture. A tasty Stout that’s easy to drink and has good depth of flavour.
Tried from Cask on 24 Jun 2017 at 11:11

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Cask at the brewery tap. Clear amber body with a dense off-white head. Good lacing. Aroma of tea and copper. Flavour of Earl Grey tea and a lemony finish. Thin to body with a slick mouthfeel. A bit sharper than I was expecting but a tasty beer all the same.
Tried from Cask on 24 Jun 2017 at 11:10

6.6/10 Appearance 10 Aroma 6 Flavor 6 Texture 6 Overall 6.5
Cask at the brewery tap. Clear golden body with a lasting white head. Good lacing. Aroma of grain and biscuit. Flavour of lemon and tangy hops. Thin to medium body with an oily mouthfeel. Sharp and hoppy. Pretty good.
Tried from Cask on 24 Jun 2017 at 11:09