Vault City Brewery has become one of the most exciting names in British craft beer, known for pushing the boundaries of modern sour styles and flavour innovation. Based in Edinburgh, Scotland, this forward-thinking brewery has carved out a niche for boldly fruited, intensely expressive brews that challenge expectations. For those exploring craft beer Ireland, Vault City offers a refreshing contrast to traditional IPAs and lagers. Now available to buy via TheCru.ie, fans of craft beer Dublin and beyond can enjoy these vibrant creations online or in-store with fast delivery options.
Producer Background
Founded in 2018 by Steven Smith-Hay and Johnny Horn, Vault City began as a passion project rooted in homebrewing and experimentation. Drawing inspiration from traditional mixed fermentation techniques and contemporary flavour trends, the brewery quickly gained acclaim for its colourful, fruit-laden modern sour beers. Operating out of Portobello, a coastal suburb of Edinburgh, Vault City blends meticulous brewing methods with bold creative vision. Their beers frequently blur the lines between beer and dessert, featuring ingredients like mango, cherry, coconut, white chocolate, or vanilla, often layered into thick, smoothie-like sours.
Despite their unconventional approach, Vault City maintains a strong brewing ethos — with a house mixed culture and a focus on using real fruit, their beers are never overly synthetic. Their creations are almost always vegan friendly and sometimes gluten reduced. Popular releases like Strawberry Banana Milkshake Sour, Blackcurrant Kir Royale, and the Skittles Sour have attracted global attention, helping cement their place as one of the UK’s most innovative breweries. On TheCru.ie, you’ll find a rotating selection of these bold brews within our Sour Beers and seasonal collections.
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