Drygate

What Drygate does

Drygate is a Glasgow-based craft brewery and hospitality venue operating under the DBA "Drygate Brewing Co." The company produces and sells a portfolio of craft beers across four ranges: a Core Range (Seven Peaks Session IPA at 3.9% ABV, Kelvin Pilsner, Gladeye IPA, Disco Forklift Truck), a B-SIDES limited/specialty line (Bearface Lager, Orinoco Mocha Milk Stout, The Duke Nitro Stout), small-batch releases (Sama Sama, Drygate X, Nightmare of Cake), and the monthly brewer-led Spectrum Series of experimental beers. Brewing technology centers on a small-batch studio system with a barrel-ageing programme (bourbon, Islay whisky, Pedro Ximénez sherry casks) and partnerships for experimental hop access, including Yakima Chief Hops elite hop trials and Freestyle Hops New Zealand. A zero-waste Spare Parts Berliner Weisse uses surplus food from Tesco and on-site hops.

The business operates across three revenue channels: direct-to-consumer e-commerce (online shop with UK home delivery via a third-party fulfilment partner), on-premise venue operations (Brasserie, Bar & Kitchen with 23 rotating taps, Peaks Bar + Terrace, brewery tours at 85 Drygate, Glasgow), and off-trade retail (limited Tesco and Lidl craft festival listings). Venue hire for weddings (60-200 guests), corporate events, and private functions, plus event programming (Hogmanay, Celtic Connections, Brew Haha comedy), supplements beverage revenue. Pricing is unit-based, with core range pints at the venue (including £3.50 student deals Mon-Thurs), canned 440ml multi-packs online (£29.50 per 12-pack of Gladeye), and specialty releases up to £10 per 330ml bottle.

Customer segments include craft beer enthusiasts (primary), hospitality/venue visitors, off-trade supermarket shoppers, and a cycling/outdoor community engaged through the Seven Peaks Cycling Society. Following C&C Group's full acquisition in March 2026 for €900,000 (the company previously held 49% via a joint venture with Heather Ale Limited), Drygate Brewing Company Ltd is being wound down as part of integration into C&C's premium and craft portfolio, with access to Tennent's distribution routes to market.

Name

Drygate

Legal name

Drygate Brewing Company Ltd

Website

https://drygate.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2015

Operating status

Acquired

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Drygate is a Glasgow-based craft brewery and hospitality venue producing experimental and core range beers, operating a brewery taproom, restaurant, and events space, with direct-to-consumer e-commerce and limited UK supermarket distribution under C&C Group ownership.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Craft Brewing

NAICS

Breweries (31212), Drinking Places (Alcoholic Beverages) (722410)

SIC

Malt Beverages (2082)

akta.pro primary industry

Brewpubs & Taprooms (On-site Beer Service) (THAFALAA)

akta.pro secondary industries

Packaging & Production Breweries (Limited/No On-site Service) (THAFALAB), Beer, Brewery & Craft Beverage Tastings (THAJAGAE)

Keywords

• Craft beer brewing
• Bar and restaurant
• Venue hire events
• Small batch beer
• Barrel aged beer

Headquarters

HQ city

Glasgow

HQ country

United Kingdom

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Beer Product Sales: Direct sales of canned and bottled craft beers to consumers via the Drygate online shop (e-commerce) and at the on-site bottle shop. Product range spans Core Range (Seven Peaks Session IPA, Kelvin Pilsner, Gladeye IPA, Disco Forklift Truck Mango Pale Ale), B-SIDES limited releases (The Duke, Bearface Lager, Orinoco, Double Disco, Cloud City, Voller Weizen, Shred), Small Batch (Sama Sama, Drygate X, Nightmare of Cake), and Spectrum series. Home delivery is handled by a third-party fulfilment partner, shipped to UK and international addresses.
2. On-Premise Food & Beverage: The Drygate Brasserie, Bar & Kitchen operates at the Glasgow brewery with 23 rotating taps, a curated can and bottle selection, and views directly into the brewery. The venue serves seasonal comfort food and classic dishes paired with Drygate beers. Venue is dog-friendly and welcomes children before 9pm. The venue also includes Peaks Bar + Terrace.
3. Venue Hire & Private Events: Drygate's multifunctional event space is hired out for weddings (intimate blank canvas with industrial vibe, 60–200 guests depending on format), corporate events, private parties, and functions. The venue has hosted Hogmanay celebrations, Celtic Connections live music evenings, Brew Haha comedy nights, and beer festivals. The events team manages enquiries via [email protected].
4. Off-Trade / Retail Distribution: Drygate beers are distributed through UK supermarket chains including Tesco (Peanut Butter Chocolate Imperial Stout collaboration with Fierce Beer) and Lidl (Coco Noco Coconut Mocha Milk Stout, Hoppipolla White IPA, Amber Spyglass Red IPA — limited releases through Lidl Craft Beer Festival). This off-trade channel provides broader retail reach beyond the brewery's own sales.
5. Merchandise: Drygate sells branded merchandise including clothing (t-shirts such as 'Pints Pints Pints', 'Disco Forklift Truck', 'Khimaira Tee'), accessories, and cycling jerseys through its online shop.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels9 records

Core offering

Drygate is a Glasgow-based craft brewery that brews, packages, and sells a range of craft beers across a Core Range, B-SIDES, Small Batch, and monthly Spectrum experimental series. Beyond beer production, the company operates an on-site Brasserie, Bar & Kitchen, Peaks Bar + Terrace, brewery tours, and a multifunctional event space for weddings, corporate, and private functions, with direct-to-consumer sales through its own online shop and home delivery across the UK.

Product overview

Drygate Brewing Co operates as a craft brewery and hospitality venue in Glasgow, Scotland. The product portfolio centers on the Core Range of beers (Seven Peaks Session IPA, Kelvin Pilsner, Gladeye IPA, Disco Forklift Truck) and the B-SIDES seasonal/specialty line (Bearface Lager, Orinoco Mocha Milk Stout, The Duke Nitro Stout). The Spectrum Series is a monthly brewer-led experimental small-batch program released on draft with bottled editions. Beyond beer production, the company operates a Bar + Kitchen Brasserie with 23 rotating taps, Peaks Bar + Terrace, venue hire for events including weddings, and brewery tours. An online shop enables direct-to-consumer sales of beers and merchandise. In March 2026, C&C Group (owner of Tennent's Lager) completed full acquisition of Drygate, with the Drygate Brewing Company Ltd entity being wound down as part of integration.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Seven Peaks Session IPA A 3.9% ABV flagship Session IPA named after the distinctive seven-peaked roof structure of the Glasgow brewery, sold as a core range canned craft beer for personal consumption.
• Kelvin Pilsner A 4% ABV gluten-free lager sold as part of the core range, targeted at craft beer drinkers seeking a sessionable pilsner-style beer.
• Gladeye IPA A 5.2% ABV retro-style IPA featured in the core range canned craft beer lineup for general craft beer consumers.
• Disco Forklift Truck Mango Pale Ale A 5.1% ABV mango pale ale sold as a core range canned craft beer, targeted at consumers seeking fruit-forward hop character.
• Bearface Lager A 4% ABV lager featured in the B-SIDES range of canned craft beers for general consumer purchase.
• Orinoco Mocha Milk Stout An award-winning mocha milk stout sold as a B-SIDES canned craft beer for stout drinkers.
• The Duke Nitro Stout A 4% ABV Glasgow-brewed nitro stout featured in the B-SIDES range, sold in cans for craft beer enthusiasts.
• Double Disco A double-strength variant in the B-SIDES range of canned craft beers, sold to craft beer consumers seeking a higher-ABV fruit-forward option.
• Spectrum Series (Small Batch Experimental) A monthly brewer-led small-batch experimental beer program where each brewer has creative freedom to develop their own style, with releases poured on draft on the first Thursday of each month and at least one bottled release available through the online shop and bottle shop.
• Drygate Online Shop (Home Delivery) Drygate's own e-commerce storefront at drygate.com/online-shop selling Core Range, B-SIDES, Small Batch, and Spectrum series beers, branded merchandise, and gift items, with home delivery across the UK and age verification at checkout.
• Brasserie, Bar & Kitchen (On-Premise Venue) A full-service on-site restaurant and bar at 85 Drygate, Glasgow, offering 23 rotating taps of Drygate beer, a curated can and bottle selection, seasonal comfort food menus, and direct views into the brewery; open seven days a week and dog-friendly.
• Peaks Bar + Terrace An outdoor terrace bar area at the Glasgow brewery, operated as part of the on-site hospitality offering alongside the Brasserie.
• Venue Hire and Private Events Hire of Drygate's multifunctional event space for weddings (60-200 guests), corporate events, and private functions, with an industrial aesthetic, exposed brick, local artwork, and the Seven Peaks roof as a distinctive backdrop.
• Brewery Tours Guided behind-the-scenes tours of the Glasgow brewery facility, giving visitors direct access to the brewing operation and beer knowledge.

Quantifiable outcome

• 10,000 trees planted through Offset Earth partnership with Scorched Earth beer proceeds
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers3 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration1 record

Feature7 records

Partnerships

Twelve partnerships are on record, tiered minor and core.

• Hydrogen (We Are Hydrogen Ltd)minorOthers · 27 October 2022Hydrogen (We Are Hydrogen Ltd) administers Drygate's social media competitions on behalf of the brewery, including the 'Win a Year's Worth of Beer' competition launched October 2022. Hydrogen manages competition rules, winner selection (random number generator), and prize fulfilment for promotional campaigns across Instagram, Twitter, and Facebook.
• Shobee ScribblesminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 October 2021Drygate collaborated with artist Shobee Scribbles (creator of Spooky Bitch Coffee) to develop Spooky Bitch (9% Pumpkin Spice Latte White Stout). The beer was inspired by her Spooky Bitch Coffee product line. Shona's illustrated products are sold via Etsy and Instagram. The collaboration includes both beer and co-branded merchandise.
• Fierce BeerminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 October 2020Drygate collaborated with Fierce Beer on Peanut Butter Chocolate (7.4% Imperial Stout with Cacao Nibs and Peanut Flavouring). The collaboration resulted in a limited-edition beer available exclusively in Tesco stores across the UK, combining muscovado sugar, vanilla, and cacao nibs with Drygate's brewing expertise. Rich, warming, and intense stout character.
• Yakima Chief HopscoreTechnology or Integration · 11 September 2020Drygate partners with Yakima Chief Hops on a series of beers using experimental hop varieties in the Elite Trial phase (not yet on the market). Consumers who purchase these beers are invited to complete surveys on hop characteristics, with a chance to win £50 vouchers for the Drygate online shop. Featured experimental varieties include HBC 586, Talus (HBC 692), HBC 522, and HBC 472. The partnership provides Drygate access to unique hop flavours unavailable elsewhere.
• Legacy GentsminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 31 October 2019Drygate partnered with Glasgow barbershop Legacy Gents for a Movember pop-up barbershop event. Legacy Gents provided complimentary shaves at Drygate on 31 October 2019 (12pm–8pm), with participants receiving a free pint of Bearface Lager in exchange for donating to Movember. The event supported men's health awareness through the Movember charity.
• Offset EarthminorOthers · 19 September 2019Drygate partnered with Offset Earth to support tree planting. All proceeds from Scorched Earth (11.5% Islay Barrel-Aged Imperial Stout) directly financed the planting of 10,000 trees. The limited-edition beer (200 bottles, £10 each) was aged 18 months in an Islay whisky barrel. Offset Earth supports global forest restoration and carbon pollution reduction.
• Hipsters and HobosminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 August 2019Drygate partnered with Scottish foragers Hipsters and Hobos to source foraged botanicals for Amhuinnsuidhe (3.1% Scottish Crofthouse Ale). Botanicals included foraged spruce tips (added in the lauter), larch roses (whirlpool), and heather (fermentation vessel). This collaboration showcased local Scottish ingredients and traditional brewing techniques.
• Drumchapel Food BankcoreOthers · 9 June 2019Drygate partners with Drumchapel Food Bank for the Can for a Can initiative, allowing people to exchange food tins for cans of beer (up to 6 cans per donation, Sunday–Thursday). Drygate also donates 10% of Black Friday proceeds (Give Back Friday) to the food bank, raised £192.93 in 2020. Beer Makes Glasgow festival profits also go to Drumchapel Food Bank. The food bank requested items: tinned meatballs, beans & sausages, chilli, custard, rice pudding, fruit.
• Plate Up for Glasgow / Zero Waste Scotland / Circular GlasgowcoreOthersDrygate participated in the Plate Up for Glasgow campaign (October–November 2021, coinciding with COP26), run by Zero Waste Scotland and Circular Glasgow. The campaign challenged hospitality businesses to reduce food waste. Drygate served a zero-waste set menu using surplus food and released Spare Parts (3.8% Zero Waste Sour Berliner Weisse) brewed with surplus bread (from Tesco), fruit and veg offcuts, and home-grown hops. Participating venues received free Spare Parts kegs, donating any profits to The Trussell Trust.
• Summits OutdoorminorOthersDrygate partnered with outdoor retailer Summits Outdoor on the Fourteen Peaks Survival Competition prize. Followers were invited to submit what they'd take into the wilderness stuffed into an empty beer can. Summits Outdoor provided prizes for the competition, linking Drygate's outdoor adventure brand with the cycling/ outdoor community.
• Heather Ale LimitedminorOthersHeather Ale Limited (operated by the Williams brothers) was Drygate's joint venture partner, holding 49% of the joint venture while C&C Group held the other 49%. The joint venture structure has been liquidated as part of C&C Group's full acquisition of Drygate in March 2026.
• The Trussell TrustminorOthersDrygate donated all profits from Spare Parts (3.8% Zero Waste Sour) to The Trussell Trust, which supplies food banks and campaigns for fair legislation to reduce reliance on food banks. The beer was gifted free to Plate Up for Glasgow participating venues, with venues donating their profits to The Trussell Trust.

Scale indicators2 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Magic Rock Brewing: Northern England-based craft brewery known for experimental hop-driven IPAs. Comparable as a similarly-sized UK craft brewery with experimental small-batch releases and modern branding; now owned by Lion, providing further reference for integration into larger drinks groups.
• Innis & Gunn: Edinburgh-based craft brewery known for oak-aged beers and national UK distribution. Highly comparable Scottish craft producer with a similar premium positioning, experimental barrel-ageing programme, and selective supermarket listings.
• BrewDog: BrewDog is the UK's largest craft brewery and operates the most directly comparable business model: production brewery, multiple taproom bars, e-commerce DTC sales, and supermarket off-trade listings. Both brands are Scottish-origin craft breweries with strong identity and event-led marketing.
• Stewart Brewing: Edinburgh-based independent craft brewery with brewery taproom and national distribution. Comparable as a Scottish craft brewery combining on-premise hospitality with off-trade packaged beer sales.
• Williams Bros Brewing Co: Scottish craft brewery with strong heritage (associated with the Heather Ale brand). Comparable as a Scottish craft producer with experimental and heritage-led positioning; relevant as the family brewery operated by the Williams brothers who were Drygate's former JV partner.
• Harviestoun Brewery: Scottish craft brewery producing premium and specialty beers including lagers and ales distributed in the UK off-trade. Comparable as a heritage Scottish craft producer with strong brand identity and selective premium positioning.
• Camden Town Brewery: London craft brewery operating a flagship brewery tap with on-site food and drink, distributing through UK off-trade channels. Direct peer in the craft-brewery-with-venue model; now owned by AB InBev, providing another reference point for craft brands integrated into multinational drinks portfolios.
• Beavertown Brewery: London-based craft brewery with an on-site taproom and bar, packaged beer distributed nationally. Direct comparable as a craft brand operating a brewery + taproom hybrid model and selling through UK supermarkets; recently acquired by Heineken (similar parent-company trajectory to Drygate under C&C).
• Fierce Beer: Aberdeenshire-based craft brewery and direct collaboration partner of Drygate (Peanut Butter Chocolate Imperial Stout in Tesco). Comparable as a similarly-sized Scottish craft brewery with adventurous limited-release SKUs and supermarket off-trade presence.

Broad incumbents

• C&C Group: C&C Group is the parent company of Drygate following the March 2026 acquisition. As the owner of Tennent's Lager and other mainstream drinks brands, C&C represents the broader incumbent / strategic acquirer in the UK and Irish beverage market into which Drygate's craft capability is being integrated.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/drygate
• YouTubeyoutube.com/channel/UCS249cLG7MUXMmAmWTt34Gg
• Facebookfacebook.com/DrygateBrewery
• Instagraminstagram.com/drygate
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/drygate-brewing-co-

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Investors

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M&A

Investments

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