AN Edinburgh brewery has been named Scottish Brewery of the Year in Scotland at the 2024 Scottish Beer Awards.

Stewart Brewing triumphed at the event, which was held earlier this month, solidifying its reputation as one of the country's leading craft breweries.

In addition to this, the Stewart Brewing Beer & Pizza Restaurant was recognised as the Best Beer Destination, establishing it as a must-visit spot in the capital.

Stewart Brewing named the best brewery in Scotland

Stewart Brewing was also given the Best Beer Destination awardStewart Brewing was also given the Best Beer Destination award (Image: Getty Images) Co-founder Jo Stewart said of the Scottish Beer Awards win: “Winning Scottish Brewery of the Year is a huge honour and testament to the dedication and passion of our entire team.

"Not only are we proud to be recognised for the quality of our beers, but we’re also thrilled that our Beer & Pizza Restaurant has been celebrated as a top destination for beer lovers.”

Not only does the Scottish brewery produce world-class beer, but it also has a strong focus on sustainability, committing itself to reducing its environmental impact.

Recently, the brewery invested in several innovative practices, including C02 recapture technology and the use of solar panels to power its various operations.

Stewart said: “Our sustainability efforts are a key part of who we are,” adding: “By capturing CO2
emissions from the brewing process and generating energy from solar power, we’re
taking meaningful steps towards reducing our impact on the environment.”

The Scottish Beer Awards was held on September 11The Scottish Beer Awards was held on September 11 (Image: Getty Images)

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See the full list of awards won by Stewart Brewing 

These are all the awards achieved by Stewart Brewing:

  • Best Beer Destination – Stewart Brewing Bar & Pizza Restaurant
  • Scottish Brewery of The Year – Stewart Brewing
  • Best Barrel Aged Beer (Gold Medal) – Gianduja
  • Best IPA (Gold Medal) – New Relic
  • Best Lager (Bronze Medal) – Stewart’s Lager
  • Best Pale Ale (Silver Medal) – Masterplan

The Scottish Beer Awards took place on Wednesday, September 11, 2024.