But with restrictions set to be eased many will be reopening to those interested in learning about the brewing process – as well as tasting a few different beers.
With that in mind, here are a dozen of the most popular breweries in Scotland that welcome visitors.
Most offer a tour of the brewery, as well as organised tastings, food, a tap house (in-house bar) and other attractions.
Not all will be reopening as soon as restrictions ease, and many require advance booking, so best check their individual websites before setting out.
9. Stewart Brewing
Edinburgh independent craft beer makers Stewart Brewing offers a brewery tour, the chance to brew your own beer in a craft beer kitchen, a tap room, a beer garden and even the chance to buy a personalised bottle of beer. Photo: Google Maps
10. 71 Brewing Co.
Dundee's 71 Brewing Co. has been brewing lagers and seasonal beers "inspired by progressive new world flavours and traditional classics" since 2016. They ofer a tour, tap room for tastings and a beer garden. Photo: Google Maps
11. Allanwater Brewhouse
Allanwater Brewhouse offers visitors to Bridge of Allan a change to tour their brewery, followed by luch and tastings. There's also a beer garden and pub. Photo: Google Maps
12. Fyne Ales
Fyne Ales is located on a working farm in Argyll at the head of Loch Fyne and offer visitors a brewery tour, tasting flights, a tap room and the chance to enjoy beef pies made on site from local Highland beef. Photo: Fyne Ales