Inveralmond Brewery Limited
The Inveralmond Brewery was established in Perth in 1997 and opened that
May. Much like that of Fyfe in Kirkcaldy, Inveralmond was the first
brewery in Perth to begin operation in over thirty years. The brewery was
founded by head brewer Fergus Clark, who hails from Glasgow, and his wife
Ailish, a native of Perth. Fergus holds a B.S.c in Brewing and Microbiology
from Heriot Watt University in Edinburgh and worked for ten years in the industry at
various breweries in England prior to starting Inveralmond. Fergus is
assisted by Ken Duncan who gained his brewing experience in Australia before
returning home to Scotland.
Brewing takes place in a modern industrial estate to the north of Perth and houses a 10-barrel plant of stainless steel equipment, a mix of new and second-hand. Around 20 barrels are produced weekly in cask format accounting for some 90 per cent of Inveralmond's business.
About 150 outlets are supplied directly by the brewery and wholesalers see to supplying other pubs throughout the U.K. Inveralmond also produces some special house ales for a couple of pubs.
Products:
Classic Collection
- Independence - 3.8% ABV
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- A full bodied, malty ale with hints of fruit and spice. Brewed with Pilgrim and Saaz hops.
- Ossian - 4.1% ABV
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- A golden ale, easy drinking ale with notes of nuts and fruit. Brewed with Perle, First Gold and Cascade hops for a zesty spicy orange aroma and flavor.
- Thrappledouser - 4.3% ABV
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- A golden copper colored ale amazing drinkability. Brewed with Pilgrim, East Kent Golding and Cascade hops for a spicy flavor and citrus aroma.
- Lia Fail - 4.7% ABV
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- A rich dark beer with malty sweetness and notes of chocolate. Hopped with Challenger, Fuggles and Cascade hops with a well balanced flavor.
- Sunburst Pilsner - 4.8% ABV
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- A Pilsner style lager with a crisp, clean finish and the aroma of Hersbrucker Hallertau hops.
Seasonal Products
- Inkie Pinkie - 3.7% ABV
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- A light summer ale named after Old Scots for "light beer", refreshing and fruity.
- That's The Spirit - 4.5% ABV
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- An 80/- style amber ale brewed for Halloween and hence an Autumn seasonal.
- Santa's Swallie - 4.3% ABV
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- A dark copper colored ale brewed for Christmas time. Hopped with Fuggles and given a holiday spice note with nutmeg and cinnamon.
House Ales
- Friar's Tipple
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- Brewed exclusively for The Grayfriars pub in Perth with a nod to the Friars associated with Grayfriars.
- Prince of Wales Ale
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- Brewed for the Prince of Wales pub in Aberdeen, one of the finest historical pubs in Scotland.