Scotland's flagship indie beer festival returns to Glasgow with hundreds of beers to try
Scotland's largest celebration of independently brewed beer is set to return to Glasgow this September. Indie Beer Scotland will bring more than a hundred locally made beers, ciders and spirits to the Clyde Rooms at Edmiston House.
Running from Friday 5 to Saturday 6, September, 2025, the event marks its third year in Glasgow following a successful debut in Edinburgh in 2022.
Organised by brewers from the Society of Independent Brewers and Associates (SIBA), the not-for-profit group behind the UK-wide Indie Beer campaign, the festival is expected to draw crowds eager to support genuinely independent producers.
This year's festival will be split into three sessions across the weekend, with each offering over 100 different cask and keg beers from across Scotland.
Alongside the beer, festivalgoers can enjoy cider and spirits from small-scale Scottish producers, all under one roof.
One of the organisers, Ian McGrath of Beath Brewing, says Glasgow has become a key location in the UK's growing independent beer movement.
'We big have plans for Indie Beer festivals across the UK in 2026 but it all started right here in Scotland," he said.
"We are hugely proud to be the flagship event for the Indie Beer campaign and to be the festival that showcases the largest number of Scottish beers from independent breweries available anywhere.
'No big brands, no faux-craft, just great beer from genuinely independent Scottish brewers.'
In addition to championing local producers, Indie Beer Scotland has built a reputation for offering quality drinks at fair prices.
Festival organisers have confirmed that all 2024 pricing will be frozen, with a wide range of beers up to 4.5% ABV available for just £4 a pint.
'We are really proud to offer great value for money and to enable everyone to sample the huge range of cask ales, keg beers and lagers available at Indie Beer Scotland, so have once again frozen our prices, with all beers up to 4.5% available for just £4 a pint,' McGrath added.
From crisp lagers and light pale ales to robust scotch ales and rich barrel-aged stouts pushing 10% ABV or more, the selection reflects the diversity of Scotland's independent brewing scene.
The festival promises something for every taste, with both session-strength beers and complex, high-ABV styles on offer.
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Indie Beer Scotland is also home to the prestigious Indie Beer Awards 2025, with judging taking place just before the festival opens its doors.
Attendees will be among the first to sample the newly crowned best beers in Scotland, with all winning brews available throughout the three public sessions.
With ticket sales already moving quickly, organisers are encouraging fans of independent drink to secure their spots early.
For those keen to discover new favourites and support Scottish brewers, this year's Indie Beer Scotland is set to be a highlight of the calendar.
Session Timings:
Friday Evening 17.30 – 22.30
Saturday Afternoon 11.30 – 16.30
Saturday Evening 17.30 – 22.30
Beer prices:
All beer and cider will be priced at;
up to 4.5% = £4 pint/£2 half-pint
4.6% - 6% = £5/£2.50
6.1% - 7.9% = £6/£3
8% or above = £3.50 half
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