New to Edinburgh – Tramworks Brewing

Artists impression…

Two weeks ago we brought you a preview of the exciting times ahead for beer fans in the Edinburgh area – with details of four new producers in the vicinity of the city. However, as is usually the way, another new brewery is set to take hold in Edinburgh – but the initial announcement was delayed, and arrived too late for our previous post. Tramworks Brewing Co are hoping to become the next big thing in the city, producing a range of beers for thirsty Edinburghers. If all goes well, they aim to do this in an unusual way – a brewpub that comes to you.

Running along the much-despisedelayed tram network, the new brewery will be operated from a mobile microbrewing facility, able to move across the city at will – depending on where there are the most customers. A 0.5bbl (100litre) system has been installed onto a 1920’s style streetcar, which will produce a variety of beers depending on the season. Powered by the pylons that are ‘soon’ to be in place for the trams (soon as in 2015), the new micro has its own, bespoke, electricity system.

Rumours are that customers will be able to flag down the Tramworks Brewpub at one of a network of handy ‘stops’ – literally waving down a beer. Indeed – we have it on good authority that the brewpub will have several seats onboard, allowing the loyal patrons to both become inebriated and get to the Gyle for some late-night shopping – all for the sum of £3.50 single (or £7.50 for a ‘pintsaver’).

The first beers that have been announced are believed to be Princes Street Porter (a dark, soulless number), The Shred Stout (brewed in collaboration with RBS), and their flagship beer – 22 Pale Ale, in honour of the much-loved, pink-fronted bus route the trams are set to destroy. Reports of a fourth beer – Leith Light – have been denied by Tramworks. “We don’t go that far,” said a spokesperson.