Drygate First Birthday Weekender

Drygate are preparing to celebrate its first birthday with a beer-inspired project led by graduates of The Glasgow School of Art.

The official unveiling will take place this weekend at Drygate’s Birthday Weekender – a free event taking place on Friday 29th & Saturday 30th May, featuring live music, guest craft brewers, stallholders and art installations.

Prints from six chosen artists will be used as limited edition signed wrappers for Drygate’s birthday beer – APEX: Peak 1 – as well as being displayed throughout the brewery space.

Only 2,400 bottles of the 7.3% ABV saison-hybrid have been produced; retailing at £10 a bottle.

Designed to sum up the brewers’ learning and experimentation from Drygate’s first year, APEX: Peak 1 will begin a series of beers charting the brewery’s commitment to pushing the boundaries and taking beer drinkers on a journey from the everyday to the exceptional.

The Drygate Birthday Weekender will take place on Friday 29th & Saturday 30th of May. The event is free and open to all, in aid of Nordoff-Robbins.

Whats on and when
Friday 29th: 7pm – close

Meet up at the event space and beer hall as they unveil the six pieces of artwork created in collaboration with graduates of The Glasgow School of Art to celebrate Drygate’s 1st birthday.

Enjoy a craft beer, cider or gin from the ‘friends of Drygate’ guest bar, with the likes of Thistly Cross Cider, West, Edinburgh Gin, Tempest Brew Co, Six Degrees North, Tap Out, Williams Bros and Fallen Brewing Company in attendance.

DJ sets from Intergalactic Funk Smugglers & friends from 9pm – close.

Saturday 30th: 3pm – close

From 3pm – 6pm, peruse art, records, clothing and crafts from the sellers such as The Glasgow School of Art, Wonkey Woolies, Brotique, Ovenbird Coffee, Chemikal Underground and SF Brand; plus live art from resident artist, Spencer Stearns.

From 6pm – 9pm, live music from local talent Memory Man and Edgar, plus guest bar from Thistly Cross Cider, West, Edinburgh Gin, Tempest Brew Co, Six Degrees North, Tap Out, Williams Bros and Fallen Brewing Company.

From 9pm – close, DJ sets from EzUp Crew