A GERMAN-STYLE brewery and beer hall in the city's East End is set to celebrate its 18th birthday. 

On Sunday WEST Brewery - which brews, kegs, cans and bottles its beers on-site next to Glasgow Green -  will officially be legally old enough to drink and hundreds of fans are invited to join in the celebrations. 

WEST on the Green, which is located in the former Templeton's carpet factory building, first opened its doors on March 10, 2006, and they will be marking the landmark birthday by giving away 180 free pints. 

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The award-winning independent brewer was founded by Bavarian Petra Wetzel after her dad visited her in her adopted hometown and couldn't find a beer like the ones he enjoyed in Germany.

Staying true to its slogan 'Glaswegian heart, German head', WEST is the only UK brewery which produces all its lagers and ales in strict accordance with the Reinheitsgebot Purity Law of 1516 and now ships to all corners of the globe. 

WEST is now home to at least 14 brands at any one time from staples like St Mungo and WEST 4 to Heidi Weisse and Munich Red. 

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Matt Munro, managing director, took over the running of the business in 2021. 

He said: "There was nothing like it in Glasgow when WEST launched, and there still isn’t.

"The industry has changed, the craft beer boom has been and gone in the years since we launched, but we’ve just stayed relentlessly focused on doing what we do best – brewing the very best beer.

"I think that’s why we’ve endured through recessions, Brexit, Covid and all the upheaval of the last eighteen years. 

"People need a constant and brands that they trust regardless of what’s going on in the world.

"While Petra’s no longer around during the day to day, her vision is what made this place what it is and we’re very much staying true to that. 

"Our job is to protect the ethos of the brand and grow the business in the years to come. "

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Petra added: "WEST was designed to be a third place – somewhere different to work and a home that is sorely lacking in society today.

"This is more the case now than ever before. 

"We set out with a vision to create somewhere truly open to everyone, young and old. 

"Being independent, we’ve always been able to focus on what’s best for the customer.

"Our growth has been organic, it’s all come because of our chase for perfection. 

"I love nothing more than returning to WEST for a perfect pint and people-watching – it has a very special place in my heart and remains a huge part of my life."

WEST is planning a year of celebration and is set to launch a limited edition range to mark its anniversary. 

There will also be a summer festival on the green and the company is preparing to launch a new live entertainment schedule with a host of different events throughout the year, and an exciting new food and drink menu.