Fowler's Real Ales & honouring John Fowler & Company

Real ale is being brewed in Prestonpans - and its available at The Prestoungrange Gothenburg in the James Fewell and Lord Mayor's Bars. Take home sales are available in the Jug Bar until 10pm.

Brewing takes place in Fowler's own microbrewery at The Prestoungrange Gothenburg. It is a very significant initiative from the Baron Courts of Prestoungrange & Dolphinstoun and is wholly designed to honour the traditions of John Fowler & Company from 1745 - 1962 in Prestonpans. In every way possible Fowler's Ales (Prestoungrange) Limited - today's brewers - seek to reflect the town's brewing heritage but the enterprise itself and our recipes are not the originals, although registered marks still exist in their own independent right for the Wee Heavy and 90/ Pale Ale. John Fowler & Company went into liquidation in 1969.

The full story as it is known is available as Prestoungrange Historical Booklet No. 12

Fowler's Ales - Famous Since the '45

Join a BrewSet

Not only is Fowler's Real Ale brewed and on sale at The Prestoungrange Gothenburg, but anyone over 18 is invited to register to join one of the BrewSets that make 100 gallons of beer at a time most weeks of the year.

And the opportunity is always available to propose a Celebration Brew for any special occasion for the family, club or workplace.

All BrewSets are conducted under supervision and all who complete their role gain Fowler's Certificate of Achievement becoming a Fowler's Fellow.