Braw and Wee Braw

Braw and Wee Braw are a duo of Scottish craft beers that wear their nationality proudly — “braw” being Scots dialect for something excellent or fine. These characterful cans come from a growing tradition of small-batch Scottish craft brewing that’s putting a distinctive local stamp on the craft beer scene.

Braw is a full-strength session ale with a clean, approachable character — malty, lightly hopped, and easy drinking at around 4% ABV. Wee Braw, as the name suggests, is the smaller or lower-ABV sibling — a sessionable option for those wanting the flavour of a proper Scottish ale without the full alcohol hit. Both pour a bright golden amber with a modest head and have that familiar biscuity, caramel malt backbone that’s a hallmark of Scottish-style ales.

These are exactly the kind of everyday craft beers that make a great companion to a meal or a relaxed evening in. Scottish craft brewing has come a long way in recent years, and beers like Braw and Wee Braw are a testament to that growth — unpretentious, well-made, and genuinely enjoyable. Worth picking up a few cans if you spot them.