Loch Lomond Brewery
Loch Lomond Brewery is the West Dunbartonshire indie that has slowly built a reputation for clean, well-balanced craft beer. Bonnie n Blonde is one of Scotland's better-value session blondes and Silkie Stout is consistently good. Less hyped than the Edinburgh and Glasgow set, but solid all-round and increasingly available in Scottish supermarkets.
Core beers
Bonnie n Blonde
RecommendedCitrus, light biscuit malt, balanced bitterness. A reliable, sessionable, well-priced blonde — comparable to Jarl on quality.
Pairs with: Fish and chips, BBQ chicken, salads
Silkie Stout
Smooth, roasty, dark chocolate notes. A reliable, well-priced session-style stout.
Pairs with: Stew, blue cheese, chocolate desserts
Lost in Mosaic
Single-hop Mosaic pale — tropical fruit, citrus, soft body.
Pairs with: Tacos, BBQ, salads
Loch Lomond Brewery are the underrated central-belt indie. Bonnie n Blonde is one of Scotland's best-value session blondes — comparable to Fyne's Jarl on quality, slightly cheaper to buy. Silkie Stout is genuinely excellent. The wider range is consistent rather than spectacular. Walking distance from Loch Lomond Shores is a strong tap-room day-trip selling point.
Where to buy
Mixed cases from £24.
UK-wide · £5.95. Free over £40.
Find their beer near you
Selected stores stock Bonnie n Blonde.
Bonnie n Blonde and Silkie Stout in selected stores.
Selected Scottish supermarkets stock Bonnie n Blonde and Silkie Stout. Wider range only at the brewery.
Tap room: Loch Lomond Brewery Tap Room
Industrial-estate tap room a short drive from Loch Lomond Shores. Family- and dog-friendly. A practical day-trip combine for tourists doing the loch.
Walk-ins.
What's on tap →Getting there
Train to Alexandria (ScotRail). 15-minute walk from station. Buses from Glasgow.
Designated driver essential — the tap room pours generously.
Parking: Free at the brewery.
Find Loch Lomond Brewery on tap
Bonnie n Blonde widely available locally.
Awards
Beer & food pairings
Loch Lomond beers pair with traditional pub food.
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Frequently asked questions
Where is Loch Lomond Brewery?
Vale of Leven Industrial Estate, Alexandria — about 40 minutes by car from Glasgow, walking distance from Alexandria train station.
Is the tap room open?
Yes — Thu–Sun. Family- and dog-friendly. Walk-ins.
Is Bonnie n Blonde any good?
Yes — one of Scotland's better-value session blondes. SIBA Scotland Silver. Comparable to Jarl on quality.
Are they independent?
Yes. Founder-owned, West Dunbartonshire-based since 2011.
Can you buy them online?
Yes — lochlomondbrewery.com/shop. Mixed cases from £24. UK-wide delivery, free over £40.
Are they in supermarkets?
Selected Scottish supermarkets stock Bonnie n Blonde and Silkie Stout.
Other Scottish breweries
Fyne Ales
Glen Fyne, Argyll
Jarl (session blonde, 3.8%)
Pilot Beer
Leith, Edinburgh
Leith Juice (NEIPA, 6.2%)
Vault City Brewing
Edinburgh
Session Sour (4.5%, varying fruit)
Fierce Beer
Aberdeen
Fierce IPA (6.5%)
Stewart Brewing
Loanhead, Midlothian
Radical Road (Pale Ale, 6.4%)
Harviestoun Brewery
Alva, Clackmannanshire
Bitter & Twisted (Blonde Ale, 4.2%)
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