FIERCE BEER, the fledgling Scottish microbrewer, has revealed plans to ramp up production capacity and expand its Aberdeen premises, just seven months after opening for business.

The brewer has responded to high demand for its beers by making preparations to increase its output capability to 20,000 litres per month before the end of the year. Its current capacity is 11,500 litres per month.

The micro is poised to welcome two new fermenters at its production facility, each double the size of its existing tanks.

Plans are also in place to double the premises from its current 2,400 square feet to accommodate the growth.

Dave Grant and David McHardy have brewed more than 54,000 litres since establishing the Fierce Beer brewery in Dyce, while more than 80,000 bottles have been bottled by hand.

Fierce Beer, which supplies Spar, Aldi and Oddbins and a host of independent bars and restaurants, unveiled its expansion plans as it launched its online store ahead of Christmas.

It has also secured a licence allowing it to offer tours and sell beer directly to consumers at the brewery.

Mr McHardy admitted he is a “little bit surprised” by the rapid growth seen by Fierce Beer,whose beers are known for bold flavours and food-matching suitability.

He added that the expansion is also happening “probably a little more sooner than we expected.”

The company made its most recent hire last month, taking its headcount to four.

Mr Grant said: “The addition of the online store and the ability to offer brewery tours is very exciting for us, and we are looking forward to welcoming faces from across the country to our premises.”