The St Andrews Brewing Company

What The St Andrews Brewing Company does

The St Andrews Brewing Company Limited is a privately held Scottish craft brewery founded in 2012 that re-established brewing in St Andrews after a 100-year absence. The company operates a 30-barrel Willis European brewing kit installed in early 2019 at its Bassaguard Business Park facility in St Andrews, producing a multi-range beer portfolio spanning a core range (Lager, Yippie IPA, Session IPA, Pale Ale, Oatmeal Stout), a specials range (Redcurrant & Raspberry Sour, Notorious BIPA, Mocha Porter, RNLI Above & Beyond), a seasonal range (Bramble Saison, Christmas Tree), and a flagship barrel-ageing line (Angels Be Damned Scotch Ale matured in freshly emptied 12-14 year old Glenturret Distillery whisky casks). Beyond beer, the company has extended into craft gin (three flavours) and runs paid weekend brewery tours with tasting flights.

The business is vertically integrated across production, distribution, and on-premise consumption. Distribution combines a direct-to-consumer e-commerce storefront, three owned venues in St Andrews and Dundee (South Street pub with 18 taps and a full drinks programme; Outside @ The Brewery al fresco tap serving pizza and burgers; and the newly opened Dundee Caird Hall), selective third-party wholesale (notably a national distribution arrangement with Brewdog for the Redcurrant & Raspberry Sour), and local ingredient sourcing partnerships (e.g., Barnsmuir Farm blackberries). Marketing is built around organic social channels, content marketing (Big Phil's Blog), and event participation at St Andrews Highland Games, the Alfred Dunhill Links Championship, and the Epicure Craft Beer Festival.

Customers are primarily Scottish craft beer enthusiasts and tourists drawn to St Andrews' heritage and food-and-drink tourism, alongside a secondary hospitality/pub trade segment and experiential visitors buying brewery tours. The company is SALSA Plus Beer accredited (food safety/quality), holds a 3-star Great Taste Award from the Guild of Fine Foods (2018) for Angels Be Damned, and is led by Managing Director Phil Mackey with co-founders Bob Phaff and Tim Butler and Head Brewer Rob. Geographic operations are confined to Scotland.

Name

The St Andrews Brewing Company

Legal name

St Andrews Brewing Company Limited

Website

https://standrewsbrewingcompany.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2012

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

The St Andrews Brewing Company is a Scottish craft brewery founded in 2012 that produces core, seasonal, and barrel-aged beers plus craft gin, selling direct-to-consumer through three owned venues in St Andrews and Dundee, an e-commerce shop, brewery tours, and selective wholesale partners including Brewdog.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Craft Beer

NAICS

Breweries (31212), Drinking Places (Alcoholic Beverages) (7224)

SIC

Malt Beverages (2082), Wholesale-Beer, Wine & Distilled Alcoholic Beverages (5180)

akta.pro primary industry

Beer Brewing & Craft Brewing (AFAFAAAA)

akta.pro secondary industries

Brewpubs & Taprooms (On-site Beer Service) (THAFALAA), Beer, Brewery & Craft Beverage Tastings (THAJAGAE), Beer Retail (Bottle Shops & Beer Merchants) (CRANABAC)

Keywords

• Craft beer production
• Barrel aged ales
• Brewery taproom
• Craft gin distilling
• Brewery tours

Headquarters

HQ city

Dundee

HQ country

United Kingdom

HQ region

Europe

Offices5 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

Supply Chain, Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Beer Sales: Direct consumer sales through own e-commerce shop (beers sold in various formats: 330ml bottles, 440ml cans, 5L mini kegs, 12-packs). Core range includes Lager, Yippie IPA, Session IPA, Pale Ale, Oatmeal Stout. Speciality and seasonal releases at premium pricing.
2. Pub/Venue Sales: Three operational venues generate food and beverage revenue: St Andrews South Street (18 taps of beer and cider), Outside @ The Brewery (brewery tap with pizza/burgers), Dundee Caird Hall. Venues open 7 days, Monday-Sunday 12noon-Late.
3. Gin Sales: Three gin flavours produced and sold through same e-commerce and venue channels as beer products.
4. Brewery Tours: Paid brewery tours (one-hour duration with 3x1/3 pint tastings). Vouchers available for up to 9 people, with group bookings (10+) handled separately. Tours run weekends only.

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels6 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

The St Andrews Brewing Company brews and sells a portfolio of Scottish craft beers across core, specials, seasonal, and barrel-aged ranges, plus three craft gin flavours. The company operates three hospitality venues in St Andrews and Dundee, an online e-commerce shop, and offers paid brewery tours with tastings.

Product overview

The St Andrews Brewing Company is a Scottish craft brewery founded in 2012 that produces a portfolio of beers across multiple ranges. Their core range includes Lager, Yippie IPA, IPA, Pale Ale, and Oatmeal Stout. They offer seasonal specials (Redcurrant & Raspberry Sour, RNLI Above & Beyond, Notorious BIPA, Mocha Porter, Dalriata), seasonal beers (Bramble Saison, Christmas Tree), and barrel-agedScotch Ales (Angels Be Damned 14 Year Old). They have expanded into gin production with three flavours. The company operates three hospitality venues in St Andrews and Dundee, offers brewery tours, and has collaborated with Brewgooder on the ONEFIFTY Helles Lager for charitable purposes.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Lager (Core Range) A smooth and refreshing golden lager, sold in 330ml bottles, 440ml cans, 5L mini kegs, and 12-packs.
• Yippie IPA (Core Range)
• Session IPA (Core Range)
• Pale Ale (Core Range)
• Oatmeal Stout (Core Range)
• Redcurrant & Raspberry Sour
• RNLI Above & Beyond Golden Ale
• Notorious BIPA
• Mocha Porter
• Dalriata IPA
• Bramble Saison
• Christmas Tree
• Angels Be Damned 14 Year Old A 9.8% single cask barrel aged Scotch Ale, aged in 14-year-old Glenturret Distillery casks, featuring dark cherry and bramble flavours.
• Craft Gins (3 flavours)
• ONEFIFTY Helles Lager
• Brewery Tours
• St Andrews South Street Venue The original St Andrews Brewing Co. pub with 18 taps of beer and cider, featuring Scottish craft beers, bottled beers, rare malt whiskies, bourbons, craft gins, wines, and a food menu.
• Outside @ The Brewery Venue
• Dundee Caird Hall Venue

Quantifiable outcome

• 3-star Great Taste Award from Guild of Fine Foods for Angels Be Damned barrel aged Scotch Ale (fewer than 2% of entrants achieve 'Exquisite' rating)

Named customers3 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature3 records

Partnerships

Eight partnerships are on record, tiered flagship, core and minor.

• Glenturret DistilleryflagshipStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2018Unique barrel ageing partnership. Freshly emptied casks (12-14 year old) filled with Scotch Ale and matured at the distillery in Crieff near Perth. Maturation takes 3-12 months producing distinct flavour profiles (dark cherry, bramble, roasted coffee, bitter chocolate). First single cask releases began January 2018. Glenturret MD John Laurie and BrewCo MD Phil Mackey bonded over shared passion for beer and whisky.
• BrewgoodercoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCollaboration on ONEFIFTY German Helles lager. Each can sold provides 66L of clean drinking water to rural community projects supported by the Brewgooder Foundation - 150 times the volume of a 440ml can. Social impact partnership combining craft brewing with charitable water access initiatives.
• Farmageddon BreweryminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCollaboration on Dalriata IPA - a breakout 4% fruity, dry, brightly hopped light IPA with Cascade, Centennial, Simcoe and Loral hops. Also the first beer produced from the new brewhouse.
• Team ToxicminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCollaboration on Redcurrant & Raspberry Sour 4.9% Kettle Sour beer. Artwork by Camassia.
• BrewdogminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorDistribution partner for Redcurrant & Raspberry Sour Kettle Sour, distributing the beer nationally from Dundee to Shoreditch.
• Glenturret LaliqueminorGTM or Marketing PartnerMichelin-starred restaurant serving Angels Be Damned barrel aged Scotch Ale, partnering award-winning food with the beer.
• St Andrews Botanic GardensminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCollaboration on Christmas Tree seasonal beer featuring infusions of spruce, pine and juniper rye. A unique festive beer created together with the gardens.
• Barnsmuir FarmminorOthersLocal Fife supplier of blackberries used in Bramble Saison farmhouse pale ale. Supports local sourcing values.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves8 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Regional players

• Cross Borders Brewing: Scottish Borders craft brewer with on-site taproom and a portfolio aligned to craft consumer tastes. Comparable vertical model and Scotland-only geographic footprint.

Direct peers

• Harviestoun Brewery: Established Scottish craft brewery with award-winning core and speciality ranges plus seasonal and barrel-aged releases. Comparable craft portfolio breadth and Scottish on/off-trade distribution.
• Innis & Gunn: Edinburgh-based Scottish craft brewer known for barrel-aged beers (notably whisky-cask matured). Closest analogue to St Andrews Brewing's Angels Be Damned single-cask programme and a direct competitor in Scottish off-trade and on-trade listings.
• Bellfield Brewery: Edinburgh craft brewery with a comparable portfolio of core, specials, and seasonal beers plus an on-site taproom. Similar scale and Scottish on-trade distribution profile.
• Fyne Ales: Argyll-based Scottish craft brewery with a strong heritage brand, brewery taproom, and award-winning portfolio. Closely comparable in scale, provenance-led positioning, and craft focus.
• Stewart Brewing: Mid-sized Scottish craft brewer operating a brewery plus taproom and hospitality venue near Edinburgh. Comparable vertically integrated brewery + venue model and similar scale band to St Andrews Brewing.
• Six Degrees North: Scottish craft brewery and small pub chain with multiple venues. Comparable combined brewery + multi-venue operating model and similar scale band to St Andrews Brewing's three-venue footprint.

Others

• Brewgooder: Scottish craft brewery and clean-water charity partner of St Andrews Brewing (ONEFIFTY collaboration). Adjacent rather than directly competing, but a strategic partner and a comparable Scottish craft brand built around social impact.

Broad incumbents

• BrewDog: Scotland's largest craft brewery and pub operator. Already a distribution partner of St Andrews Brewing (Redcurrant & Raspberry Sour distributed nationally through Brewdog bars), and the dominant reference point for Scottish craft scale and on-trade reach.

Emerging players

• Vault City Brewing: Edinburgh-based modern craft brewery specialising in sour and fruited beers. Comparable to St Andrews Brewing's kettle sour / specials range (e.g., Redcurrant & Raspberry Sour) as a Scottish emerging sour specialist.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles4 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds1 record

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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