About Crabbies
Crabbie's is Scotland's legendary alcoholic ginger beer, tracing its heritage to 1801 when Miller Crabbie established his merchant business in Edinburgh. The brand's distinctive character was forged by his son John Crabbie, who capitalised on the nearby port of Leith to source the finest ginger and exotic ingredients from the Far East, creating recipes that would become beloved for over two centuries. The secret to Crabbie's exceptional ginger beer lies in its production method: genuine ginger steeped for six weeks according to a closely guarded recipe perfected over generations. This patient steeping process extracts maximum flavour and warmth from the ginger root, creating the authentic, fiery-yet-smooth character that has made Crabbie's the UK's favourite alcoholic ginger beer. John Crabbie acquired a former porter brewery in Leith in the mid-19th century, expanding the premises for whisky bonding while also producing green ginger wine, gin, and fruit cordials. Crabbie's Green Ginger Wine became particularly famous, produced in Leith until the 1980s before production moved. Today, the brand has returned to Edinburgh with a new distillery on Graham Street, walking distance from its spiritual home in Yardheads. The modern Crabbie's Alcoholic Ginger Beer delivers 3.4% ABV—perfect for refreshing enjoyment over ice or as a cocktail mixer. The balance of spicy ginger warmth with subtle sweetness creates a versatile drink that works brilliantly on its own or paired with whisky in a classic ginger beer highball. UK shoppers can find Crabbie's Alcoholic Ginger Beer at Tesco and Morrisons supermarkets. Now owned by Halewood International since 2007, Crabbie's continues the two-century tradition of premium ginger beverages that began in Edinburgh's historic port.