What Stewart Brewing does

Stewart Brewing Ltd. is an independent craft brewery and beverage producer headquartered at 26a Dryden Road, Bilston Glen Industrial Estate, Loanhead, on the outskirts of Edinburgh, Scotland. Founded in 2004 and privately held by founders Jo Stewart and Steve Stewart (Managing Director), the company produces a range of craft beers built on stainless steel fermentation tanks and cask conditioning, including its standard lineup, the experimental Project 7 sub-brand (which uses a dedicated tank for brewing team innovation), and the alcohol-free Scot Free range (0.5% ABV, gluten-free, vegan-friendly). The company has also extended into spirits with The Collector Scottish Gin, distilled with seven locally-grown botanicals including two plants discovered by Scottish plant hunter George Forrest.

The business operates a vertically integrated, direct-to-consumer model spanning e-commerce, on-site retail, hospitality, and experiential products. Revenue streams include online beer sales (canned beer, bottle cases, mini casks, mixed cases, and a Build Your Own Case configurator) shipped UK-wide via Shopify with free delivery over £60; an on-site Beer & Pizza Kitchen restaurant; growler fills and takeaway from the brewery shop; keg and cask hire for events; guided brewery tours (£20 per person) and a hands-on Brew It Yourself experience; branded merchandise (apparel, Lochcarron-of-Scotland tartan items, barware, artisan chocolate); personalised bottle labels for gifting; and gift cards redeemable across all channels. Marketing is driven by organic social (Facebook, Instagram, TikTok, YouTube, Untappd), email, a blog, on-site events, and a Run Club community.

The company serves a distributed base of UK individual consumers — craft beer enthusiasts, online shoppers, Edinburgh tourists and day-trippers, and private event organisers — with no enterprise or trade customers disclosed. Geographic reach is domestic UK only, and the company has no disclosed institutional investment beyond a £1.16M facility from The Royal Bank of Scotland (October 2021), consistent with a founder-operated independent craft beverage business.

Name

Stewart Brewing

Legal name

Stewart Brewing Ltd.

Website

https://stewartbrewing.co.uk

Company type

Private

Founded year

2004

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Stewart Brewing is an independent Scottish craft brewery and distillery in Loanhead, Edinburgh, producing award-winning beers, the Collector Scottish Gin, and on-site hospitality for UK consumers via e-commerce, brewery tours, and a Beer & Pizza Kitchen.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Craft Brewing

NAICS

Breweries (31212), Breweries (312120), Drinking Places (Alcoholic Beverages) (72241), Beer and Ale Merchant Wholesalers (42481)

SIC

Malt Beverages (2082), Beverages (2080)

akta.pro primary industry

Beer Brewing & Craft Brewing (AFAFAAAA)

akta.pro secondary industries

Beer Brewing & Brands (CRADAIAA), Brewpubs & Taprooms (On-site Beer Service) (THAFALAA), Craft Beer Bars & Taprooms (THAFAEAG), Taprooms & Brewpubs (CRANACAF), Beer, Brewery & Craft Beverage Tastings (THAJAGAE)

Keywords

• Craft beer
• Craft brewery
• Alcohol-free beer
• Brewery tours
• Scottish gin

Headquarters

HQ city

Loanhead

HQ country

United Kingdom

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

Supply Chain, Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Direct-to-Consumer Beer Sales: Online sales of award-winning craft beers including canned beer, bottle cases, mini casks, and mixed cases delivered direct to consumer. Free shipping on orders over £60. Products include regular releases and Project 7 experimental beers.
2. Onsite Hospitality (Beer & Pizza Kitchen): Restaurant and bar operations offering beer, pizza, and food on-site at the brewery. Walk-ins welcome, advance booking recommended. Offers include Friday lunch deal (Margherita pizza + drink for £10) and mid-week buy-one-get-one-half-price pizza promotions.
3. Brewery Experiences: Paid experiences including behind-the-scenes brewery tours (£20), Brew It Yourself experience, and event tastings. Tours include beer flights and are bookable in advance.
4. Keg and Cask Hire: Keg and cask hire service for events (house parties, BBQs, birthdays), collection only from the brewery shop.
5. Merchandise and Branded Products: Sale of branded merchandise including clothing (t-shirts, rugby shirts, caps, scarves), barware (glassware, growlers, mugs), sports items (cycling tops, golf balls), and artisan products (Lochcarron blankets, chocolates).
6. Personalised Labels: Custom beer label printing service for personal events and gifts. Labels must be original designs without Stewart Brewing or competitor logos.
7. The Collector Scottish Gin: Premium Scottish gin (£37.50) featuring locally-grown botanicals inspired by plant hunter George Forrest. Sold online and at the brewery.
8. Gift Cards: Gift cards redeemable at the online store, brewery shop, and Beer & Pizza Kitchen. Available in denominations from £10 or as batch packages (Half Batch, Full Batch in 330ml or 500ml bottles).

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels9 records

Core offering

Stewart Brewing is an independent Scottish craft brewery producing award-winning beers (including the alcohol-free Scot Free range and experimental Project 7 line) and premium Scottish gin (The Collector). It sells direct to consumers via an e-commerce online store, on-site brewery shop with growler fills and keg/cask hire, and an onsite Beer & Pizza Kitchen restaurant, complemented by paid brewery tours and a Brew It Yourself homebrewing experience.

Product overview

Stewart Brewing is an independent Scottish craft brewery based in Loanhead, Edinburgh, operating a multi-channel portfolio of beer and beverage products alongside experiential hospitality services. The core offering includes award-winning craft beers sold through an e-commerce Online Store with direct-to-consumer delivery, complemented by on-site experiences at the brewery including a Bar & Pizza Kitchen restaurant, Brew It Yourself Experience, and guided Brewery Tours. The beer product line encompasses standard packaged beers (mixed cases, build-your-own cases, mini casks, keg/cask hire), the experimental Project 7 sub-brand for cutting-edge brewing innovation, and the alcohol-free Scot Free range. Stewart Brewing has diversified into spirits with The Collector Scottish Gin, and offers an extensive merchandise line including branded glassware, apparel, accessories, and Lochcarron-of-Scotland tartan items. Gift cards provide flexible access across all channels. The company also operates trade/commercial services for bulk beer supply.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Natural Selection Brewing: A sub-brand mentioned on the company's navigation menu under Trophy Case section.
• Project 7
• The Collector Scottish Gin

Products and services

• Online Store (Craft Beer Sales) Direct-to-consumer e-commerce storefront selling Stewart Brewing's packaged craft beers (canned and bottled), Build Your Own Cases, Mixed Cases, Mini Casks, Project 7 experimental beers, Scot Free alcohol-free range, and gift cards. Free UK shipping on orders over £60.
• Scot Free Alcohol-Free Beer Range Alcohol-free beer range (0.5% ABV) including Scot Free Pale (Mosaic, Simcoe, Citra hops) and Scot Free Lager, both gluten-free and vegan-friendly. Sold in 330ml cans and mixed cases.

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration9 records

Feature2 records

Scale indicators1 record

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Innis & Gunn: Edinburgh-based independent craft brewery with a similar premium positioning, DTC e-commerce, beer-and-food on-site experience, and focus on innovative cask and lager styles. Directly comparable in location, scale category, and channel mix.
• Harviestoun Brewery: Scottish craft brewery known for premium lagers and ales (Schiehallion, Ola Dubh), with comparable brand-led positioning and UK-wide distribution. Similar craft-premium price points and award-led marketing.
• Eden Mill: St Andrews-based Scottish craft brewery and gin/whisky producer with shared site, tours, and branded merchandise. Directly comparable on combined beer + spirits portfolio, on-site experiences, and Scottish provenance-led brand.
• Inveralmond Brewery: Perth-based independent Scottish craft brewer producing cask ales, lagers and a craft IPA range. Comparable as a regional Scottish craft peer with similar size and pub-led distribution.
• Tiny Rebel Brewing Co: Welsh craft brewer with on-site taproom/restaurant, branded merchandise, and a multi-SKU core + experimental lineup. Comparable on DTC + taproom + event revenue mix.
• North Brewing Co: Leeds-based craft brewer with taproom, pizza kitchen, and strong DTC packaged business. Closely aligned on beer + food + on-site experience model and craft brand storytelling.

Broad incumbents

• BrewDog: Largest Scottish craft brewer with extensive DTC, on-site bars/hotels, and global distribution. Comparable on craft DNA, multi-channel model, and Scottish identity, though materially larger scale.
• Camden Town Brewery: UK craft brewer with strong DTC, on-site taproom and lager-focused portfolio; now part of AB InBev. Comparable as a craft brand operating taproom + packaged DTC channels, though with far greater capital backing.
• Beavertown Brewery: London-based craft brewer (now part of Heineken) with taproom operations, branded merchandise, and experimental sub-ranges (e.g., Bones). Similar on multi-channel revenue and sub-brand/merch monetisation.

Regional players

• Belhaven Brewery: Historic Scottish regional brewer (Greene King/IPA heritage) with pub and packaged beer presence across Scotland. Comparable as a Scottish-based beer producer, though more traditional and tied to pub estate distribution.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses2 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubeyoutube.com/user/StewartBrewing
• Facebookfacebook.com/stewartbrewingedin
• Instagraminstagram.com/stewartbrewing
• TikToktiktok.com/@stewartbrewing
• Xx.com/StewartBrewing
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/stewart-brewing

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles2 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds1 record

Investors1 record

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M&A

Investments

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

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