Here in Edinburgh, our pubs are stocked with an enormous variety of Scottish beers – whether they’re brewed in Orkney, the Western Isles, or right here in Auld Reekie.
To mark International Beer Day, we asked readers on the Edinburgh Evening News Facebook page to name the best Scottish beer of them all. From refreshing lagers to full-bodied ales, here are their recommendations. Sláinte!
5. McEwan's
Originally brewed in the Fountain Brewery in Edinburgh, McEwan's lager is described as easy drinking and completely refreshing. Meanwhile, McEwan's Export is a sweet, full bodied and hearty ale which has been around since 1856. Photo: Ali Brown
6. Old Jock Ale
Old Jock Scotch Aleis described as rich and full bodied, with intense caramel aromas and roasted maltiness. It is made by Broughton Brewery, Scotland’s original independent brewery, founded in 1979. Photo: Bernt Rostad via Flickr
7. Belhaven Best
A sweet malty beer with toffee and caramel notes, Belhaven Best is a favourite among our readers. It's made with Scottish barley grown in East Lothian fields by Belhaven Brewery, said to be the oldest working brewery in Scotland. Photo: Belhaven Brewery
8. Northern Light
Named after the aurora seen from Scotland's northern isles, Northern Light is a light, refreshing and citrusy ale. It is made by Orkney Brewery, who are based just one mile away from the prehistoric village of Skara Brae. Photo: Orkney Brewery