About
Kelburn Brewing Company is a family run business based in Barrhead, East Renfrewshire. The company was formed in October 2001 and commenced brewing in April 2002.
In the mid seventies, Derek realised that the quality of ale in the U.K. left something to be desired and determined to do something about it. As a science graduate from Paisley University he had some knowledge of the brewing process and decided to develop this through experiments in home brewing. He was greatly assisted, by the brewers at the now sadly defunct Strathalbyn Brewery. His love of good quality ale caused him to join the Campaign for Real Ale in 1978 and later form the Renfrewshire Branch of CAMRA in 1981. In 1997 Derek helped form the Houston Brewery where he and his son Ross brewed award-winning ales.
To date the beers have won a total of over 60 awards, including Champion Beer of Scotland 2006 for Cart Blanche and 2014 for Dark Moor. Also Jaguar won the Champion Golden Ale of Britain in 2015.
Kelburn ales are available throughout the U.K. Delivery locally is by Brewery dray and nationally by agency. Currently 8 brews are available year-round, with an additional 8 seasonal/occasional beers now available too.
In the mid seventies, Derek realised that the quality of ale in the U.K. left something to be desired and determined to do something about it. As a science graduate from Paisley University he had some knowledge of the brewing process and decided to develop this through experiments in home brewing. He was greatly assisted, by the brewers at the now sadly defunct Strathalbyn Brewery. His love of good quality ale caused him to join the Campaign for Real Ale in 1978 and later form the Renfrewshire Branch of CAMRA in 1981. In 1997 Derek helped form the Houston Brewery where he and his son Ross brewed award-winning ales.
To date the beers have won a total of over 60 awards, including Champion Beer of Scotland 2006 for Cart Blanche and 2014 for Dark Moor. Also Jaguar won the Champion Golden Ale of Britain in 2015.
Kelburn ales are available throughout the U.K. Delivery locally is by Brewery dray and nationally by agency. Currently 8 brews are available year-round, with an additional 8 seasonal/occasional beers now available too.
5/10
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Appearance 5
Aroma 5
Flavor 5
Texture 5
Overall 5
Tried
from Cask
on 31 May 2025
at 09:36
6.3/10
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Appearance 6
Aroma 7
Flavor 6
Texture 6
Overall 6
Tried
from Cask
on 31 May 2025
at 09:30
5.5/10
Tried
from Cask
on 30 May 2025
at 11:35
6.4/10
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Appearance 6
Aroma 7
Flavor 6.5
Texture 6
Overall 6
30/5/2025. Cask at the 38th Colchester Real Ale and Cider Festival.
Tried
from Cask
on 30 May 2025
at 11:35
5.6/10
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Appearance 5
Aroma 6
Flavor 6
Texture 5
Overall 5.5
30/5/2025. Cask at the 38th Colchester Real Ale and Cider Festival.
Tried
from Cask
on 30 May 2025
at 11:10
5/10
Tried
from Cask
on 30 May 2025
at 11:09
6.8/10
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Appearance 6
Aroma 7
Flavor 7
Texture 6
Overall 7
Draft at Cafe Royal. Pours reddish amber with matly head. Actually very good and very drinkable.
Tried
from Draft
on 20 May 2025
at 00:55
6.1/10
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Appearance 6
Aroma 7
Flavor 6
Texture 6
Overall 5.5
Draft at Cafe Royal - Dark brown, creamyness. Some malts and fruits to taste. Not super memorable.
Tried
from Draft
on 20 May 2025
at 00:55
6.3/10
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Appearance 7
Aroma 6.5
Flavor 6
Texture 6
Overall 6
Cask NERAX. Ruby brown pour and some foamy top. Nose is fruity and some burnt hops. Tastes rootbeer, dark fruit, tobacco, molasses. Thinner bodied.
Tried
on 03 Apr 2025
at 01:27
6.8/10
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Appearance 7
Aroma 6
Flavor 7
Texture 7
Overall 7
Old rating from 2012 - Pint from the cask at Thompson's bar in Edinburgh. Pours amber with a white creamy head. Aromas & tastes of orange, lemon, peach, citrus & malt. Medium body. Super dry slightly sour finish
Tried
from Cask
on 28 Mar 2025
at 21:07