Scottish sour beer producer Vault City are on track to record a 38% increase in volumes in 2026 and are targeting a £10m turnover by the end of next year.

Production volumes are up 38% compared to 2023 with a 21% increase between 2023 and 2025. This is shown in an uptick of 11,900 HL to 14,424 HL.

The brewery also announced that by the end of the year, its use of fruit is also expected to swell by 40% since 2023.

Brewery founder Steven Smith-Hay explained: “We’ve seen a real shift in customers wanting more fruit flavours in their drinks, and that goes well beyond beer.

“They increasingly want products made with real fruit because they value the authenticity behind those flavours, and that’s something we’ve doubled down on. We now use more than 200,000 kilograms of Scottish‑sourced strawberries, raspberries and other fruits each year, supported by a strong supplier network.

“We’ve also made a conscious effort to intensify flavour by increasing the amount of fruit in our beers, especially the more ‘smoothie‑like’ styles.

“But what matters most is that we’ve built a niche family of products and a dedicated community around them, and both have grown organically as we expand our range.”

Smith-Hay added: “A big part of that story has been reinvesting back into the brewery to strengthen how we operate and set ourselves up for the long term, and this feels like the right moment to consider our next steps.

“We want to be known not just for sour beers, but for flavour more broadly. It’s an exciting time for Vault City as we edge closer to a decade in business, and we’re committed to exploring new ideas while staying true to what brought us here in the first place.”