Paisley brewery to host new beer festival
A popular Brewery is hosting an epic free event for Paisley Buddies where national and European beers will be on offer.
Two Towns Down, located on Sneddon Street, has announced their Guest Fest weekend, where several beers and kegs will be lined up for people to try.
And, in a major first for the brewery, the event will mark the cask ale debut of two much-loved Two Towns Down beers; These Streets and The Day We Caught The Train.
Paisley's first brewery in over 125 years will also unveil several new brews on keg, including:
● A Tribe Called Toa – a New Zealand-style pale ale brewed with Kohatu, Moutere and Nelson Sauvin
● Watermelon Sugar – a sweet and juicy summer sour
● Ice Cream Van: Raspberry Ripple – a creamy, ripe raspberry sour
● Peacock Suit – a peachy NEIPA designed to be light and fruity
Entry is free, and no tickets are required. The event will run during normal taproom hours - from 4pm on Friday, July 18, and 2pm on Saturday, July 19, with dogs also welcome to join in on the fun.
A spokesperson for the Paisley business said: 'This informal weekender brings together an exciting lineup of around 15 guest beers on draught, alongside Two Towns Down's own new and classic brews.
'The event will feature breweries from across the UK and Europe, including standout names like Dookit, Mains, Holy Goat, De Molen, UpFront, Brew Toon, and many more.
'Styles will range from crisp lagers to bold stouts, fruity sours, and hoppy pale ales, ensuring something for every palate.'
Founded in 2019 and family-owned and operated, the Paisley brewery has gone from strength to strength, evolving from a small local operation into one of the most exciting names on the Scottish craft beer scene.
Known for its balanced, flavour-forward beers and no-nonsense approach to brewing, the brewery has received multiple awards and accolades in just a few short years.
Previously, the Paisley Daily Express told of how founder Sandy McKelvie turned to Renfrewshire Business Gateway in order to realise his ambitions to expand the enterprise and recently took on his neighbouring building.
The spokesperson continued by saying: 'Guest Fest promises a weekend of brilliant beer, friendly faces, and laid-back vibes within stoating distance of Gilmour Street Station.
'Whether you're a cask aficionado, a craft keg connoisseur, or just curious to try something new, Two Towns Down invites you to come and enjoy the best of both worlds.'
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