Kelburn Brewing Company
10 Murial Lane, Barrhead, East Renfrewshire G78 1QB
Phone: (0) 1418 812138
Website: www.kelburnbrewery.com
The Kelburn Brewing Company was initiated in October 2001 and started
brewing in April 2002 at Barrhead, near Glasgow. The brewery is a family run business
operated by Derek Moore, his partner Margaret, son Ross and daughter
Karen. A science graduate of Paisley University and an avid real ale
enthusiast and homebrewer, Derek eventually helped to form the
Houston Brewery at which he and son Ross brewed
for a time. Ross is currently handling brewing having learned from his
father. Ian Forbes serves as the brewery's dreyman.
Kelburn has a ten barrel brew plant utilizing a standard single step infusion brewing process and cold conditioned prior to packaging. The base malt for the majority of ales is U.K. Maris Otter 2-row pale malt and whole hops are used for bittering and aroma. Kelburn ales are generally available as guest cask ales in many outlets across the U.K. Currently Cart Blanche is bottled under contract.
Products (descriptions abridged from brewery website):
- Cart Blanche - 5.0% ABV
- A full bodied golden ale brewed with a small addition of wheat malt
- Red Smiddy - 4.1% ABV
- A smooth, dry reddish colored ale with a unique spicy aroma and flavor
- Goldihops - 3.8% ABV
- A golden hoppy ale with a clean palate
- Dark Moor - 4.5% ABV
- A rich, dark and fruity ale with hints of licorice and blackcurrant
Seasonal Range:
- Ca' Canny - 5.2% ABV (Winter)
- A higher gravity dark ale with flavors of coffee and chocolate and deep fruity aftertaste
- Misty Law - 4.0% ABV (Spring)
- A dry, hoppy amber ale with lingering bitter finish