Great News
Orkney Brewery are delighted to announce that we have been
SALSA Accredited and awarded Safe and Local Supplier Approval Beer PLus
This is a great achievement and recognition of all the care and attention we dedicate to our award winning beers
Orkney Brewery are celebrating 30 years of brewing award winning craft ales.
To mark the occasion we have brewed "Celebration XXX" this ale is brewed with malt smoked over peat as recognition of the ritual bonfires which are very much part of Orcadian history. Delicate smoky and malty aroma with flavours of caramel and subtle smoky roast with a fruit hop finish
Red MacGregor was crowned Champion Beer of Britain in the Bitter Category at the Camra - Great British Beer Festival last week.
Managing Director Norman Sinclair was on hand at the awards ceremony and said "This is another fantastic achievement for our Brewers and goes to show that focus and meticulous attention to the process and the ingredients can be recognised as well as innovative brewing.
Red Macgregor has a wide appeal for all, having the toasty and caramel malt character more akin to brown ale but having the citrusy and fruit notes of American pale ale. It was the first beer in Scotland that expressively used US Cascade hops and was a break through beer when it first surfaced.
JOIN OUR TEAM
Waiting staff required for immediate start. Full or part time positions available. Daytime hours. Would suit both experienced catering staff or first time job seekers/students as full training will be given. Be part of the Orkney Brewery experience and deliver great service to a mixed clientele of locals and visitors.
Kitchen porters required for basic kitchen work of dishes and prep of our lovely freshly cooked menu. Be part of a great team at Orkney Brewery. Again would suit experienced kitchen staff or first time job seekers as training on site will be provided.
Live Music event at Orkney Brewery 9th June, 2018
The fabulous ceilidh band Tweed will be performing at the brewery. It promises to be a fun evening with lively entertainment and food available on site.
Call the Visitor Centre on 01856 841 777 for tickets
Orkney Brewery at Foodex Japan 2018.
With nearly 100,000 visitors expected Norman has a a busy week ahead!
Winter weather conditions are causing severe disruption throughout the country with more heavy snow showers on the way. As a result some of our deliveries may be subject to delay but we are doing everything we can to return to our normal high level of service as soon as possible.
Thank you for your continued support and patience from
The Orkney Brewery team
Orkney Brewery Visitor Centre is now closed for our annual seasonal break.
We look forward to welcoming guests from mid-March 2018.
Have a good New Year from everyone at Orkney Brewery!
CALEDONIAN’S CRAIG STEVEN JOINS SINCLAIR BREWERIES AS COMMERCIAL MANAGER
Craig Steven, former beers manager for Edinburgh’s Caledonian Brewery, has joined Sinclair Breweries Ltd as commercial manager, it was announced this week.
The move comes as Sinclair Breweries – operator of the Orkney Brewery and custodian of the Atlas beers range - looks to grow its share of the national and international craft beer market.
Craig, who has an extensive track record in the brewing industry, also oversaw innovation, operations, customer service and internal sales for the Heineken owned Caledonian. As Scotland’s first certified beer sommelier – and the sixth to qualify from London’s Beer Academy in 2011 - he has presented tastings around the world.
“I’ve enjoyed a wide variety of roles, starting in an independent brewery, then as part of Scottish and Newcastle and, more recently, Heineken,” said Craig. “However, I like to be in the thick of it and enjoy seeing things from start to finish. In a bigger organisation, where a lot of activities are naturally internally focused, this was becoming less possible. Smaller just makes it more real to me.
“With Sinclair Breweries, I have an opportunity to help a respected brewer with growing sales, while assisting in beer and brand development across the Orkney and Atlas ranges.”
Craig, who will continue to be based in Edinburgh, said the company’s reputation and success - earlier this year the Orkney Brewery picked up 10 accolades at the SIBA Scotland Independent Beer Awards – was just part of the attraction.
“Of the 1,800 or so breweries in the UK, only a fraction will be managed by a true entrepreneur like Norman Sinclair,” he said. "When I met Norman he told me some of his plans and asked me for my input. It brought me right back to the start of the amazing journey I have had over my career in the brewing industry. How lucky am I that I get the opportunity to do it all again. The pull of the north was irresistible!”
Norman Sinclair, managing director of Sinclair Breweries, added: “Craig’s appointment as commercial manager represents a major step in the development of our company and comes at a time when we are looking to greatly increase our share of the market.
“Craig is very well known and respected within the brewing industry and brings a wealth of experience to the table. His commercial knowledge is second to none but, fundamentally, he’s also incredibly passionate about beer – something reflected in his status as an expert sommelier. With his input, we’re confident we can take Sinclair Breweries to new heights, while maintaining all the unique qualities that have brought us so much success to date.”
Sorry to say storm Caroline and subsequent snow has given us a few problems and we will not be open at the visitor Centre this weekend. But fingers crosed it will all calm down soon and we will be back to normal for Wednesday with the Tasting Hall cafe and shop fully operational once again!
