OUR STORY
The idea for WEST, a German-style brewery abiding by the German Purity Law, was born when Petra’s father first visited her in Glasgow and couldn't find a beer like the ones he enjoyed at home, so Petra decided to take matters into her own hands. Safe to say Herbert is happy now.
THE BACKGROUND
Originally from Bavaria, Petra Wetzel first fell in love with Scotland on a school exchange near Stirling. She returned in 1994 to study at the University of Glasgow, and has been here ever since.
The idea for WEST, a German-style brewery abiding by the German Purity Law, was born when Petra’s father first visited her in Glasgow and couldn’t find a beer like the ones he enjoyed at home, so Petra decided to take matters into her own hands. Safe to say Herbert is happy now.
THE JOURNEY
The growth of WEST has been staggering, developing from a self-contained German-style beer hall and brewery into a successful distribution operation. WEST on the Green was named ‘Scotland’s Pub of the Year’ at the National Pub Bar Awards in 2016.
The growth of WEST has been staggering, developing from a self-contained German-style beer hall and brewery into a successful distribution operation. WEST on the Green was named ‘Scotland’s Pub of the Year’ at the National Pub Bar Awards in 2016.
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THE BUILDING
Our beerhall and venue, WEST on the Green, has also spread its wings! In 2016 we added the WEST Courtyard to our home on Glasgow Green, a premier events suite purpose-built to accommodate the growing demand for our unique weddings.
THE BUSINESS
WEST beer is now sold to over 3000 venues throughout the UK from Orkney to the Isle of Wight, even the officers’ mess at Faslane Naval Base.
Our beerhall and venue, WEST on the Green, has also spread its wings! In 2016 we added the WEST Courtyard to our home on Glasgow Green, a premier events suite purpose-built to accommodate the growing demand for our unique weddings.
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EMPLOYEE OWNERSHIP
In 2019 we started an Employee Ownership journey, giving our WESTies the highest amount of tax-free shares for every 12 months continual employment, as well as a platform to have their say on the running of the business. We are proud to the UK’s first Employee-owned brewery! Click below to find out more and to meet some of our new owners!