Swannay Brewery
Orkney, Highlands and Islands Scotland
Micro Brewery
The brewery is located on the northwesterly tip of Orkney’s mainland, a wind-battere Show More
Beer List
Pale Ale - Other
A satisfying world class pale ale, made with maris otter pale ale malt & a blend of four hops from America, Germany, New Zealand & Slovakia. Each one… Read More
4.2% ABV
N/A IBU
6,501 Ratings
Added 03/15/11
IPA - English
A modern IPA, not overly bitter but still nicely ‘hoppy’ and at 4.8%, just about a session IPA for a sensible night’s drinking. The hop profile is nothing… Read More
4.8% ABV
N/A IBU
4,859 Ratings
Added 11/25/10
Pale Ale - Other
Citra and Nelson Sauvin dominate in this wonderfully drinkable pale hoppy ale.
3.9% ABV
N/A IBU
4,767 Ratings
Added 01/30/11
Pale Ale - American
Pale Ale, at 4.7%, uses a pale and crystal malt base to showcase Citra and Simcoe hops from America. It’s our Orcadian nod to the amazingly fresh tasting… Read More
4.7% ABV
N/A IBU
3,724 Ratings
Added 04/13/12
Porter - English
After a slight tartness, coffee and chocolate dominate the palate, with a hint of smoke lending complexity. Nutty bitter chocolate pervades the persistent… Read More
9% ABV
N/A IBU
2,061 Ratings
Added 11/25/10
Strong Ale - English
A stunning stronger ale in the true british fashion, with balanced flavours from maris otter malt and English hops added early and late in the copper.… Read More
6% ABV
N/A IBU
1,927 Ratings
Added 12/11/10
Barleywine - English
Brewed once or twice per year, ask what vintage it is you're drinking and don't forget it's 8%. Too late.
8% ABV
31 IBU
2,023 Ratings
Added 12/02/11
Orkney Porter (Arran Bere Whisky Cask Edition)
Porter - Imperial / Double
This batch of Orkney Porter has been patiently aged for 18 months in Isle of Arran Bere Whisky barrels. The spirit previously contained in the casks was… Read More
9.5% ABV
N/A IBU
1,806 Ratings
Added 12/23/14
IPA - English
An Orkney nod to American-style IPAs. Still balanced yet wonderfully hoppy, 2011 crop Simcoes are the backbone.
5.2% ABV
57 IBU
1,744 Ratings
Added 04/13/12
Bitter - Best
A very refreshing easy drinking beer hopped with American and Polish hops.
3.6% ABV
N/A IBU
1,593 Ratings
Added 11/07/10
IPA - American
Brewed by Butch, Harvey and Lewis and not necessarily endorsed by Rob. Hopped three times in the kettle and once in the FV. Carbonated and kegged.
6.6% ABV
N/A IBU
1,574 Ratings
Added 10/18/13
Porter - English
A complex malt bill and dialled back hop grist give us a luscious, layered, smooth and sophisticated porter.
4.5% ABV
N/A IBU
1,076 Ratings
Added 02/14/15
Blonde / Golden Ale - English
A light session ale packed with flavour brewed for the world famous Orkney Folk Festival.
3.8% ABV
N/A IBU
881 Ratings
Added 06/21/14
Pale Ale - American
Cask only, brewed November 2013. Pale and crystal malts provide a light toffee base for a grapefruit and citrus hop kick from all-American hops.
4% ABV
47 IBU
513 Ratings
Added 12/01/13
