6 great beers you should try according to the 2026 Scottish Beer Awards
Some of the best pints you need to try according to the Scottish Beer Awards.
New Relic
Stewart Brewing's New Relic was awarded the Gold award for the Best IPA at the 2026 Scottish Beer Awards. New Relic is a full-flavoured, bitter IPA that showcases the vibrant character of Mosaic hops, known for their stone fruit and blueberry notes. This beer pours bright and inviting, with a firm bitterness that’s balanced by a juicy, fruit-forward aroma and a clean, dry finish.
Stewart BrewingKrush Test Dummy
The 8% Double Hazy IPA is a full-spectrum explosion of tropical intensity and lush stone fruit, wrapped in a silky-smooth, juicy body. Showcasing the new variety of Krush hops, we pushed its expressive profile to the limit - unlocking layers of mango nectar, apricot, and ripe papaya with a hit of sticky resin beneath the haze. It won gold for the best fruit or spiced beer.
BrewdogIndia Pale Ale
Cross Borders Brewing Company's Indian Pale Ale was given the gold award for the Best Session Beer. The award-winning IPA is big on flavour with Amarillo and Citra in the dry hop with a refreshingly classic hoppy bitterness.
Cross Borders Brewing CoWeekend Spooker
Brew Toon's Weekend Spooker was named as the Best Strong Beer at the 2026 Scottish Beer Awards. Brewed with roasted malts for smooth coffee & chocolate notes, this hauntingly crisp dark lager is full-flavoured yet frighteningly easy to drink.
Brew ToonTennent’s 1885 Export Lager
Tennent’s 1885 Export Lager was named as the best pilsner at the 2026 Scottish Beer Awards.
Tennent’s Caledonian Breweries – Tennent’s 1885 Export LagerEverlasting Gobstopper
Just as the classic Everlasting Gobstopper changed with each layer, this amped up sour continues to develop as you drink. With punchy hits from pink guava, moving onto pink pineapple & then watermelon. Brew Toon's Everlasting Tropical was awarded gold for the best sour beer.
Brew Toon