WEST (brewery)
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WEST is a microbrewery located in Templeton On The Green
, a former carpet factory, on Glasgow Green, in Glasgow
, Scotland
, UK. It was founded in 2003 by Gordon and Petra Wetzel-Stewart. The name WEST is derived from the brewery being in the West Coast of Scotland , and opened on the 10th March 2006.
WEST is unique in that it is the only brewery in the UK that produces all of its beers according to the Reinheitsgebot
, the German Purity Law .
In addition to the bar & restaurant, the venue can be hired for meetings, events and weddings with the Hop Room offering space for up to 100 guests, or the whole venue if required.
As all beers are brewed on site, there are times when some may not be available.
In addition to the staple menu of beers, a number of "guest" beers appear like WEST Weizenbock and Hellerbock
Templeton On The Green
Templeton On The Green, also known as Templeton Business Centre, is a distinctive building near the People's Palace, in Glasgow, Scotland.The building was designed and built as a carpet factory for James Templeton and Son....
, a former carpet factory, on Glasgow Green, in Glasgow
Glasgow
Glasgow is the largest city in Scotland and third most populous in the United Kingdom. The city is situated on the River Clyde in the country's west central lowlands...
, Scotland
Scotland
Scotland is a country that is part of the United Kingdom. Occupying the northern third of the island of Great Britain, it shares a border with England to the south and is bounded by the North Sea to the east, the Atlantic Ocean to the north and west, and the North Channel and Irish Sea to the...
, UK. It was founded in 2003 by Gordon and Petra Wetzel-Stewart. The name WEST is derived from the brewery being in the West Coast of Scotland , and opened on the 10th March 2006.
WEST is unique in that it is the only brewery in the UK that produces all of its beers according to the Reinheitsgebot
Reinheitsgebot
The Reinheitsgebot , sometimes called the "German Beer Purity Law" or the "Bavarian Purity Law" in English, was a regulation concerning the production of beer in Germany. In the original text, the only ingredients that could be used in the production of beer were water, barley and hops...
, the German Purity Law .
In addition to the bar & restaurant, the venue can be hired for meetings, events and weddings with the Hop Room offering space for up to 100 guests, or the whole venue if required.
Beers
| Name | Style | ABV | |
|---|---|---|---|
| St Mungo | 4.9% | Gold Medal Winner (DLG 2009) | |
| Helles Light | A lighter lager | 3.9% | |
| Dunkel | A dark blend of 5 different malts | 4.9% | Gold Medal Winner (DLG 2009) |
| Munich Red | 4.9% | ||
| Hefeweizen | Bavarian-style Wheat beer | 5.2% | Gold Medal Winner (DLG 2009) |
| Hefe Dunkel | Dark Wheat beer | 5.2% | |
| Weihnachtsbier | 5.9% | ||
| Oktoberfest | 4.6% |
As all beers are brewed on site, there are times when some may not be available.
In addition to the staple menu of beers, a number of "guest" beers appear like WEST Weizenbock and Hellerbock