The introduction of a new craft lager has led to a record-breaking summer for independent Borders company Campbell’s Brewery, with sales rocketing by 50%.
Shaygër has become a permanent addition to Campbell’s range on the back of a successful trial, driving more than 20 listings over a two-month period. It joins flagship Gunner Blonde Ale and White Tail IPA — initially a limited edition brew for Wetherspoon — in the core line-up.
Shaygër (4.5% ABV) is a craft lager, well balanced between blonde malt and fresh hop flavours. With light carbonation, it has more body and character than a standard lager, says the brewer, but still thirst quenching.
Murray Campbell, founder of the brewery, said: “Lager has always been the kingpin of the beer market by volume, but has been in decline for years. It’s all change now, though, with craft lager giving the category the shot in the arm it needs.
“We’ve had an incredible response to Shaygër, showing there’s clearly a demand for well-made, well-priced artisan lager.”
Campbell’s Brewery’s eight-barrel brewhouse in Peebles has been operational since February 2017, masterminded and funded by Murray. The brewery has more than 150 on-trade stockists, including Melville Castle, Edinburgh University, The Sheraton Hotel, the Wally Dug and Montpeliers.
