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Black Sheep Brewery

Black Sheep Brewery "shepherded" tours of the brewery. See the traditional brewhouse in action and enjoy a pint, or two afterwards.

York Brewery

Gather in the brewery taproom bar, possibly taking in a pre tour drink, before you join one of our excellent tour guides as they take you on a tour of our premises and explain the whole brewing process to you, from grain, to glass!

Great Yorkshire Brewery

Visitors will experience first hand the time-honed skill that goes into brewing our legendary beers, each step will shown by our knowledgeable guides. Make it extra secial with a two course meal at The New Inn included.

Great Newsome Brewery

Great Newsome micro brewery, located in East Yorkshire, offer group bookings for tours including samples of beer and accompanying food matched for the beers.

Theakstons Brewery Tours and Visitor Centre

Visit iconic Yorkshire brewery Theakston’s Visitor Centre – the Black Bull in Paradise – to soak up the brewery’s almost 200 years of history, sample its core range of ales and get an insider’s understanding of what it takes to create the perfect pint through one of its guided brewery tours.

Wold Top Brewery

Settle down in our lovely bar with a beer in hand and we'll tell you all about how we create our award-winning beer before heading into the brewery to see the process.

Saltaire Brewery Tours and Taproom

tours will give you access to our brewhouse as well as our impressive packaging plant, ending with a trip to our Taproom and beer garden. Included in the tour is a tasting flight in the Taproom.

Scarborough Brewery Tours

Discover the history of the brewery and tour the brewing process. Includes a tasting session and Q & A with the brewer.

Whitby Brewery

Tours of the brewery are run by Whitby Walking Tours on selected dates thorughout the year.

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Breweries In North Yorkshire You Can Visit

Here are 5 breweries in North Yorkshire that you can visit, from traditional family-run breweries to modern craft beer producers.

We don’t half enjoy a great pint. Luckily for us, North Yorkshire is home to some of the finest breweries in the UK. It has a long and proud tradition of producing high-quality beers and ales . Here are 5 breweries in North Yorkshire you can visit.

1. The Black Sheep Brewery, Masham

Located in Masham , North Yorkshire, Black Sheep is a brewery with a fascinating history and an innovative future. Back in 1992, Paul Theakston took a bold step towards the unknown. As a fifth-generation brewer of his family company, he decided to depart from T&R Theakstons after it was sold to a national brewery.

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Rather than follow the same route, he decided to promote independent brewing in Yorkshire. He established his brewery in Masham, where his family had been brewing for generations, with the support of his family, staff, and shareholders.

Black Sheep Brewery has become one of the UK’s most well-known and respected brewers.

Visit the Black Sheep Brewery

The Black Sheep Brewery believes its beer tastes best when served just a few metres from where it was made! Housed in the same building as its iconic brewhouse, the Visitor Centre boasts a fully stocked bar of cask and keg beers, alongside ciders and spirits, proudly served by its in-house team.

Tours are available throughout the week, allowing visitors to witness the process firsthand. One of their knowledgeable tour guides will take visitors through their process and show you how they make their range of beers.

After touring the brewery, visitors can indulge in proper home-cooked Yorkshire food prepared by their team of chefs. The Sheepy Shop is also available for visitors to stop by and stock up on beers and merchandise.

Learn more about the brewery and how to visit here.

Address: Black Sheep Brewery, Wellgarth House, Wellgarth Court, Crosshills, Masham, Ripon HG4 4EN

2. Whitby Brewery, Whitby

One of the best breweries in Yorkshire is located in Whitby and produces exceptional ales. Situated in the shadow of Whitby Abbey , on top of one of the town’s cliffs, this Brewery has gained an outstanding reputation for its beer, available in many pubs , bars, restaurants , and shops in Whitby and North Yorkshire.

Despite moving to larger premises in 2016, the Brewery remains committed to small-batch innovation in brewing while fulfilling larger orders.

Visit Whitby Brewery

Visitors are welcome to join a 45-minute tour of the Brewery, during which they can learn about the brewing process, the ingredients they use, the tools and technology they employ, their rich history, and their plans for the future.

The atmosphere is laid-back, and the staff members are friendly and knowledgeable. They are always willing to assist guests in choosing the ideal beverage.

In addition to beer, the bar serves a wide selection of other drinks, including wine, cider, spirits, and soft drinks.

Learn more about Whitby Brewery here.

Address: Whitby Brewery, East Cliff, Whitby YO22 4JR

3. Cold Bath Brewing Company, Harrogate

Established in 2017, Cold Bath Brewing Company takes its name after the road of its origin, Cold Bath Road, which is a significant natural spring artery of Harrogate discovered in 1571. The brewery offers its customers beers that embody freshness.

The brewery’s recipes are created in-house at its Brewery/Taproom. Then, the recipes are taken to one of Europe’s most sustainable farming breweries to make beer distributed nationwide. Cold Bath Brewing Company prioritises producing only a few beer styles but focuses on doing the simple things right every time. They carefully select only the finest ingredients and are committed to brewing sustainably to ensure that every sip of their beer tastes exceptional and is kind to the planet.

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Cold Bath Brewing Company’s headquarters are located on King’s Road. They house the Brewery, Taproom, and Clubhouse. The Taproom serves as the heart of the operation, where the team works tirelessly to brew several new beers every week.

They experiment with new recipes, from ageing saisons in wine barrels to creating an alcohol-free pale ale or brewing IPAs to complement Yuzu Asian Street Food. Customers can always expect to find something fresh on the taps. Visitors can enjoy their latest brews out on the beer terrace or inside next to the tanks.

Learn more about Cold Bath Brewing Company here.

Address: Cold Bath Brewing Company, 46 King’s Rd, Harrogate HG1 5JW

4. Cropton Brewery, Pickering

Perched on the edge of the North Yorkshire Moors National Park, Cropton Brewery in Pickering has been producing award-winning ales for over 25 years. The village has a brewing tradition that dates back to 1613, and the brewery reintroduced this ancient craft to Cropton in 1984, starting in the cellars of the New Inn. Customers loved the first brew of ‘Two Pints’ so much that more beer had to be produced to supply pubs and bars beyond the village.

In 1994, the brewery was built at Woolcroft on the farmland behind the New Inn, and production doubled within the year. The same year, they introduced their first bottle-conditioned beer. Over the years, the brewery has grown and flourished, becoming one of North Yorkshire’s best-kept secrets. Recently, it underwent a significant expansion.

Visit Cropton Brewery

During your visit to the brewery, the knowledgeable guides will allow you to witness the time-honed skill that goes into brewing legendary beers. You will be taken through each step of the brewing process, and if you have any questions, the guides will be happy to answer them.

The New Inn

The New Inn is a small, traditional, family-run pub in Pickering that offers quality food, drink, and accommodation in a relaxed atmosphere. It takes pride in using fresh, locally sourced ingredients from suppliers across North Yorkshire, from the moors to the coast. Plus, it serves ales brewed at the on-site brewery.

Learn more about Cropton Brewery here.

Address: Cropton Brewery, Cropton Lane, Pickering YO18 8HH

5. Helmsley Brewing Co., Helmsley

Helmsley Brewing Co. is a well-known craft brewery in the beautiful market town of Helmsley, North Yorkshire. For over a decade, the brewery has created delicious and unique beers using only the finest ingredients sourced from the local area. Helmsley Brewing Co. prides itself on its commitment to quality, innovation, and sustainability, making it a popular choice for beer lovers and visitors to the area.

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Helmsley Brewery provides tours and unforgettable experiences to its customers. The brewery’s team can help create tailor-made experiences for special events like milestone birthdays or weddings.

The Brew Tap is the perfect spot in town for a refreshing drink. They offer freshly brewed draught beer for just £3 a pint and their bottled beers, Czech Pilsner, artisan cider, gin, vodka, wines, and bubbles. Don’t forget to visit the sunny beer garden, the warmest spot in Helmsley!

Learn more about Helmsley Brewing Co.

Address: Helmsley Brewing Co.18 Bridge St, Helmsley, York YO62 5DX

Visiting these North Yorkshire breweries is a great way to learn about brewing, sample delicious local beers, and soak up the region’s history and culture. In the comments, let us know if you have visited any of these breweries.

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There’s no better way to experience our beer than at the source – visit the Black Sheep Brewery Visitor Centre here in Masham, North Yorkshire for an unforgettable day out.

We believe our beer tastes best when served mere metres from where it was made – which makes our Visitor Centre the prime location!

Housed in the same building as our iconic brewhouse, we have a fully stocked bar of our cask and keg beers, alongside ciders and spirits, proudly served by our in-house team. Proper home-cooked Yorkshire food is available from our stellar team of chefs, perfect after a tour of the brewery. And don’t forget to stop by our Sheepy Shop to stock up on beers and merchandise.

Tours are available throughout the week, giving you the chance to see the magic unfold with your very own eyes. Get up close and personal with our process and learn how we make our eclectic range of beers, hosted by one of our knowledgeable tour guides.

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Visit our award-winning brewery, the new inn is the home of cropton brewery..

Perched on the edge of the North Yorkshire Moors National Park, Cropton Brewery has been producing award-winning ales for over 25 years, although the tiny village has a brewing tradition that can be traced back to 1613.

More recently the brewery has undergone a large expansion to ensure you are kept topped up with your traditional favourites such as Monkmans Slaughter and Blackout for many more years to come.

We also produce beers with a more modern edge and a true Lager from Yorkshire, while continuing the core principals that Cropton Brewery was founded on.

Cropton Brewery

In 1984, the ancient craft of brewing returned to the village when Cropton Brewery was established in the cellars of the New Inn. Customers enjoyed the first brew of ‘Two Pints’ to such an extent that extra beer was produced to supply pubs and bars further afield.

In 1994, the brewery was built at ‘Woolcroft’, the farmland behind the New Inn. Within a year production had doubled. The same year saw the introduction of their first bottle-conditioned beer.

In he ensuing years the brewery has gone from strength to strength and is one of North Yorkshires best kept secrets. It has recently undergone a large expansion to make sure you are kept topped up with your favourites such as Monkmans Slaughter and Blackout for years to come.

Brewery Tours

Visitors will experience first hand the time-honed skill that goes into brewing our legendary beers, each step will shown by our knowledgeable guides, if you have any questions please just ask.

The brewery tours are available Tuesday - Saturday 11am and 2pm subject to availability. Please ring to book your space. Evening and group tours are available by arrangement. We are a working brewery; as such these times are variable, for the latest times please contact the brewery directly.

Brewery tours are £11 per person including a pint of one of our real ales or a bottle to take home!

Brewery Tour for 2 A Brewery tour, a 2 course meal for 2 at The New Inn and a brewery gift pack. £75.

For something special we offer private group and evening tours of the brewery. These are highly popular so booking is essential. Please contact us for more information.

Brewery Tours

Take advantage of the chance to enjoy a tour of Whitby Brewery and sample some of our finest ales! For just £15, you can purchase a ticket including three 1/3-pint tasters. Afterwards, you can enjoy more of these delicious drinks in the cosy bar.

Our brewery tours are run by a local tour guide, Devon.

Please visit this link to book your desired day.

Devon can happily answer any queries related to tours whether it be a private tour enquiry, available dates and any general questions.

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BLACK SHEEP BREWERY

A true brewing pioneer, Yorkshireman Paul Theakston established Black Sheep Brewery in his home town of Masham back in 1992. Quality, consistency and independence is at the forefront of the brewery – fastforward nearly 30 years, and the brewery is a mash between tradition and innovation. Grab one of the Black Sheep’s award-winning pints on site at the visitors’ centre – don’t forget to visit the Sheepy Shop where you can pick up a selection of bottles, cans or kegs to take home.

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It’s all about organically-sourced ingredients at Little Valley Brewery, where they use the finest malts, hops, water and yeast, to give you that sweet taste with every sip. With a diverse range of flavours and styles, from rich and smoky to pale and powerful, there is a drink to suit everyone. Most importantly, all the beer has been tried and tested – or tasted – by the team at Little Valley to ensure great beers. It’s even vegan-friendly. Try their wide range of craft beers by ordering online via their website, or by popping into one of the many local pubs that stock Little Valley Brewery beers on draught.

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COLD BATH BREWING CO.

Born in the quintessentially British spa town of Harrogate, Cold Bath Brewing produces beer not only using locally-sourced malts and hops, but also German Noble Hops straight from Bavaria. Drawing on European countries such as Begium and the Czech Republic for inspiration, Cold Bath Brewing create exceptionally clean session craft beers using soft Yorkshire water. Sample a range of their beers straight from the source in the Taproom on King’s Road – otherwise known as the hub of their recipe development.

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Founded in part as a way to sustain the family farm, Wold Top Brewery has been creating great tasting beer for more than 15 years. Sustainability is a major influence on everything this Yorkshire brewery does – from growing their own barley and sourcing power from the wind to drawing water from underground aquifers. Award-winning cask, keg and bottled beer ranges are made to be enjoyed time after time, with Scarborough Fair IPA being the current best seller. Enjoy a cold one with friends and family at the in-house bar after you’ve taken a tour around the Wold Tap Brewery.

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Northern Monk Brew is the perfect example of learning from the old while still modernising with the new. Inspired by their Northern surroundings, and historic monastic brewing practices across the region, this Yorkshire brewery commits to creating high-quality beers combining monastic values with progressive techniques and ingredients. With beer brewed over two sites, up to 18 beers can be created at one time. Head to the Refectory Taproom, located at the original brewery site, to sample the variety of beer styles that they brew.

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Located within York’s historic city walls, Brew York offers a range of beers, from their core crafts, to seasonal beers and collaborative creations. Take a sip at the Taproom, located right next to the Brewhouse, with its very own riverside beer garden. Products created in the form of cask, keg or can are sold throughout the UK. To try Brew York in its freshest form, head to one of three locations — Taproom and Beer Hall in York, The Market Tap in Pocklington or the newest venue, New Briggate Tap in Leeds.

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Scientists with a passion for beer, the creators of Atom Beers are all about crafting beer that is drinkable, approachable and flavour forward. The main brewery takes residency in Hull, but the brewers have taprooms in both Beverley and Hull. Expect 20 draft lines in each taproom as well as 16 kegs, four casks and more than 100 cans and bottles of beer. Each taproom showcases Atom Beers in dispense formats, to bring out the very best of the brews.

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The artisan range from Hemsley Brewing Co is brewed in the heart of the North Yorkshire Moors. The onsite Brew Tap serves up fresh draught beer starting from £3, alongside their very own bottled beers. Try the classic Yorkshire Bitter – a five-blend Yorkshire malt combined with two English hops. Tasting notes include a toasted, earthy, caramel palette with a berry aroma.

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MAGIC ROCK BREWING

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Taking inspiration from the vibrant US craft scene, but keeping to local brewing traditions, Magic Rock Brewing produce flavourful, vibrant and satisfying beer which is enjoyed all over the UK. Alongside a distinctive core range of products, this Yorkshire brewery create an ever-changing line up of distinctive beers with an innovative, quality-driven approach. Enjoy cool craft beers at one of two taproom locations, either on site at the Huddersfield brewery, or at the Holmfirth Magic Rock Taproom. Look out for the modern and contemporary brand design commissioned by local designer Rich Norgate.

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With a house-style that can be described as pale and hoppy, Abbeydale Brewery, combines heritage and tradition with creativity and innovation. An impressive 220 brewers’ barrels can be produced per week, alongside 15 different beers. Try one of the many craft beers on tap at the brewery’s very own pub, The Rising Sun, or head to the many other establishments across Yorkshire which have Abbeydale beers on draught. Look out for the flagship pale, Moonshine, which is their most popular beer, winning multiple awards since the start of its production in 1996.

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The Wold Top Brewery and The Spirit of Yorkshire Distillery are joining forces for a combined tour every Tuesday afternoon, and selected Saturdays too. A brilliant introduction to our truly field to bottle process, you’ll start at the farm and the brewery, before heading down to the whisky distillery. (Important to note: the brewery is on a different site to the distillery, about 3 miles apart).

There’ll be plenty of beer to taste and whiskies to try, and you’ll finish the day knowing all there is to know about Yorkshire beer and Yorkshire’s first single malt whisky, Filey Bay.

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The Wold Top Brewery and The Spirit of Yorkshire Distillery are joining forces for a combined tour every Tuesday afternoon

The tour will start up at the Brewery at 1pm with the chance to see how their award-winning beers are made, how the beginning process of whisky making is done, followed by, you guessed it, a tasting of the award-winning beers!

You’ll then make your way down to us, The Spirit of Yorkshire Distillery, located a few miles down the road where your tour will start at 3pm.

At the distillery, you will find out all about the intricate details of the whisky-making process and gain a full understanding as to what makes the Spirit of Yorkshire so unique in its distilling process.

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19 of the best breweries in yorkshire.

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Across the UK, there are countless breweries. Including everything from small craft operations to multinational businesses who’s beers are drunk across the world. In this article we are looking specifically at breweries in Yorkshire.

Yorkshire has a rich brewing heritage and is renowned for being a relative mecha for beer lovers with brews of all tastes and varieties available. In fact, people have been brewing in the UK as far back as 54 BC with the arrival of the Romans. Fast forward over 2,000 years to 2018 and brewing is more popular than ever, with countless breweries creating their own special, delicous  brews.

In this roundup, we’re taking a look at some of the best breweries in Yorkshire, many of which you can visit, and enjoy their products at the source!

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Saltaire brewery, northern monk brew co, salamander brewing company, black sheep brewery, little valley brewery, timothy taylor, scarborough brewery, magic rock brewing, rudgate brewery, kirkstall brewery, york brewery, brass castle brewery, yorkshire heart brewery, wold top brewery, horsetown beer company.

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Saltaire Brewery is based in Bradford and has been a great success since it was founded in 2005. It’s recently been rebranded to make it more accessible to a wider audience.

Their beers can be found in many pubs across the country. They brew a wide range of beers, including their flagship Saltaire Blonde, which is perhaps their best-known beer.

Their brewery has a fantastic bar area which regularly hosts events, including their monthly beer club, which is popular with locals and draws beer lovers from across Yorkshire.

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We love their Cascade Pale Ale, which is an American pale ale with piney, grapefruit flavoured cascade hops.

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Starting with a modest investment of £5,000, they have since exploded onto the Yorkshire beer scene and their beers can be found in many pubs across the region and throughout the UK. We’re particularly fond of their branding, which is unique, stylish and helps them stand out on the shelves!

Our favourite beer:

Eternal – their flagship beer. It’s a session IPA “low in abv but high in hops” (alc 4.1%)

Contact:  0113 243 0003 Opening Times:  Tuesday – Thursday – 11.45am – 11pm; Friday & Saturday: 11.45am – 1am; Monday: Closed.  Available to visit:  Yes

22 Harry St, Bradford BD4 9PH

The Salamander Brewing Co. was founded in 1999. Their small brewery is a former pie factory,  situated just a couple of miles east of Bradford city centre. One of the orginal founders, Dan Gent is a true expert in the brewing industry. Prior to setting up Salamander Brewing Co. he worked as head brewer for a number of other companies. He even has a brewing-related PhD.

They have brewed hundreds of beers over the years and they keep on adding to their range to tempt the taste buds of their loyal customers. Their beers are available at a wide range of establishments across Yorkshire, including North Bar in Leeds, The Fat Cat in Sheffield and The Fleece Inn, Haworth.

We really like their Golden Salamander. It’s a golden premium ale with a refreshing citrus hops flavour. It won a silver medal at the Great British Beer Festival back in 2011 and has remained a firm favourite with their customers.

Contact: 01274 652323 Opening times: 7:30pm – 10:30pm for arranged tours Available to visit: Yes

Wellgarth House, Wellgarth Court, Crosshills, Ripon HG4 4EN

The Black Sheep Brewery can be found in Masham in North Yorkshire. It was established in 1991 and is a well-known brand among many pubs across the region as well as on a national level.

Perhaps best known for its well-hopped bitters, The Black Sheep brewery offers a brewery tour and also consists of a bar & bistro and a shop.

You can’t  beat a pint of well-kept Black Sheep Ale, which is 4.4% . It’s the go to beer of choice from many beer lovers in Yorkshire.

Contact:  01765 689 227 Opening Times:  Sunday – Wednesday 10am – 5pm; Thursday – Saturday: 10am – 11pm. Available to visit:  Yes

Turkey Lodge Farm, New Rd, Hebden Bridge HX7 5TT

Little Valley Brewery was founded in 2005 on the Pennine moorland of Cragg Vale in West Yorkshire. The inspiration behind the venture lays in Nepal in 1999, where Wimvan de Spek (a master brewer), and Sue Cooper, who worked as a community development practitioner, met.

As their relationship and passion for beer grew, they moved back to the UK and set about creating the Little Valley Brewery. Their range of beers is eclectic and they have something available for all tastes. They’ve recently rebranded but they’re still a very recognisable brand.

Our Favourite Beer:

Withins Pale – a light and floral beermade from cascade hops (alc 4.2%)

Contact:  01422 883888 Opening Times:  Monday – Friday:  9am  – 5pm; Saturday – Sunday: Closed Available to visit:  Yes

Knowle Spring Brewery, Queen’s Rd, Keighley BD21 1AW

Timothy Taylor’s is one of the oldest breweries on this list. It was established in Keighley in 1858 before moving to their present site”The Knowle Spring” in 1863. They cite their success and longevity to their ethos of not accepting any less than the best.

They’ve won countless awards in their long history, including CAMRA’s Beer of the Year and the Brewers’ Championship “Draught Beer Cup.” Although they’re already a well-established brand, they’re going from strength to strength and are not scared to experiment with new ideas!

Landlord! A classic.

Contact:  01535 603139 Opening Times:  Monday – Friday:  9am – 5pm; Saturday – Sunday: Closed Available to visit:  Yes

Malmo Rd, Hull HU7 0YF

Atom Beers are a fantastic company which focuses on the science behind creating an exceptional beer. Although they’ve only been in business since 2014, they’ve made a big impact, receiving rave reviews from fans.

They’re extremely passionate, and their back to basics, minimalist branding is refreshingly simple  and really allows them to stand out on the pumps and shelves. If you’d like to learn more about them, find a local stockist or go and visit the brewers themselves at their brewery, where they offer weekly tours.

Schrodinger’s Cat – a US amber beer full in body and a strong malt backbone (alc 3.5%)

Contact:  01482 820572 Opening Times:  Monday – Friday:  9am – 6pm; Saturday – Sunday: Closed Available to visit:  Yes

Unit 21B, Barry’s Ln, Scarborough YO12 4HA

Scarborough Brewery is a family owned micro-brewery operating on the Yorkshire Coast in the seaside town of Scarborough.

Having been in operation since 2009, they’ve developed an eclectic and ever changing range of beers, trying their hand at various different blends and producing delightful results.

You can find them in craft beer bars and pubs all over Yorkshire. Their branding, as you may expect from a seaside based company has a distinctive nautical theme with a creative, colourful twist. Their range covers everything from Porter to Golden Pale Ale and everything in between.

Old Sailor – an award winning American style golden pale ale packed with hops.(alc 4.9%)

Contact:  01723 367506 Opening Times:  Monday – Friday:  9am – 5pm; Saturday – Sunday: Closed Available to visit:  Yes

Willow Park Business Centre, Willow Ln, Huddersfield HD1 5EB

Magic Rock Brewing really pops on the shelves due to their unusual, dare I say “quirky” and impactful branding. It screams creativity and what’s even more impressive, is that the creativity of their artwork is mirrored in the taste and execution of their beers. They started out in Huddersfield in 2011 and have always focused on delivering great beers. 

The success of Magic Rock Brewing resulted in them moving to a bigger facility which features a 4,000 sqft Tap room and canning facility. If you’ve not tried their beers yet, what’re you waiting for!

Common Grounds – a triple coffee porter with hints of toffee and vanilla (alc 5.4%)

Contact:  01723 367506 Opening Times:  Tuesday – Thursday: 4pm – 10pm; Friday: 1 – 11pm; Saturday: 12noon – 11pm; Sunday: 12noon – 9pm. Available to visit:  Yes

Rudgate Brewery Ltd , 2 Centre Park, Marston Moor Business Park, Tockwith, York YO26 7QF

Rudgate Brewery was established in 1992 and its original home was a former ammunition building at RAF Marston Moor Airfield. The name of the brewery comes from the roman road ‘rudgate’ which runs through the airfield. This road led the Vikings through the Vale as they defeated the Romans and the Viking-themed branding of Rudgate Brewery pays homage to this. 

The brewery has  expanded and developed into a more modern facility since 1992, and the brand has received several industry awards including the CAMRA Overall Champion of Beer in 2009. 

In celebration of their 25th anniversary, Rudgate launched their Oak Aged Ruby Ale. It’s a rich and nutty ale with an ABV of 5.6%

100 Kirkstall Rd, Leeds LS3 1HJ

During the 12th century, Cistercian monks founded Kirkstall Abbey and began the area’s brewing legacy with the construction of their brewhouse. In the 19th century, the old Kirkstall Brewery started life, following the traditions laid down by the monks of the abbey. Today’s Kirkstall Brewery was established in 2011, near to the locations of both of Kirkstall’s original breweries but has since moved to a more modern facility.

They have had a truly exciting year, launching new beers and new experiences for their customers, including a Brewery Tap that enables people to try beer fresh from their brewery.

Dissolution IPA was brewed in memory of the dissolution of Kirkstall Abbey by Henry VIII in 1539. It’s a classic india pale ale with a hoppy kick and a citrus finish.

Contact:  0113 898 0280 Opening Times:  Monday – Friday:  9am – 4pm; Saturday – Sunday: Closed Available to visit: No

Unit 3, North Hill Road, Dishforth Airfield, Dishforth, North Yorkshire, YO7 3DH

After a stint travelling the USA, head brewer of Bad Co returned to North Yorkshire armed with a vast knowledge of brewing. After successfully testing his concoctions in the Blind Jack’s pub in Knaresborough Paul teamed up with David Brown, a local businessman and set about creating the brand of beers which is now available across the UK. 

Since founding in 2014, the Bad Co has enjoyed great success, winning the covetted Gold Award for Overall Best Beer at York Beer and Cider Festival with their Comfortably Numb beer.

Bad Co is another exceptional example of how branding can make a beer stand out, their beers have a subtle rock n roll feel, which musters up thoughts of the open roads of the USA and is exceptionally cool.

Comfortably Numb – an award winning IPA with kicks of mango. (alc 3.8%)

Contact:  01423 324 005 Opening Times:  Monday – Friday:  9am – 4pm; Saturday – Sunday: Closed Available to visit: No

12 Toft Green, York YO1 6JT

The York Brewery was founded back in 1996 within the historic city of York. It is among the top tourist attractions in the city which attracts many visitors each year. There ales are enjoyed in pubs across the UK and have won many awards, both locally and nationally.

They use traditional brewing methods, which makes their brewery tours all the more enjoyable.

Guzzler – A beautifully balanced, light gold beer with dominant hop flavours. ( alc 3.6%)

Contact:  01904 621162 Opening times: Tuesday – Saturday: 12noon- 11pm; Sunday: 12noon – 10pm; Monday: Closed Available to visit: Yes

10 Yorkersgate, Malton YO17 7AB

Brass Castle Brewery was founded in 2011 and is based in Malton. They made a big splash when they burst on to the scene, and won Champion Beer at the York CAMRA Beer Festival just two months after they launched.

The brewery is open to visitors who can vist throughout the week. They produce vegan and vegetarian-friendly beers and also produce gluten-free recipes.

Hoptical Illusion -a Comet and Citra Pale Ale (alc 4.3%)

Contact:  01653 698683 Opening Times:  Tuesday – Thursday:   4pm  – 9pm; Friday – Saturday: 12noon – 10pm; Sunday: 12noon – 8pm. Available to visit: Yes

Pool Ln, Nun Monkton, York YO26 8EL

Yorkshire Heart Vineyard and Brewery is based out of Nun Monkton, a village between Harrogate and York.

The family-run company produces fine English wines as well as a range of easy drinking craft beers, which they produce with the intent of exhibiting the true taste of Yorkshire. They welcome visitors and host vineyard tours and tastings.

Lightheart Pale Ale – A golden ale with hints of spice (alc 3.3%)

Contact:  01423 330716 Opening Times:  Monday – Saturday: 9am – 5pm. Available to visit: Yes

Hunmanby Grange, Driffield YO25 3HS

Founded in 2003, Wold Top Brewery is based high on the Yorkshire Wolds “where the hills roll down to the North Sea.” It’s a family run business which is run by a family with a rich farming history in the area. They pride themselves on brewing superior quality beer from their home-grown barley.

Their farm extends 600 acres and in order to diversify their farmland, they began brewing their own beer… to wonderful effect! Since then, they’ve won an array of awards and have developed a big reputation for producing great quality beers.

Against the grain – a full-flavoured bitter with a creamy head (alc 4.5%)

Contact:  01723 892222 Opening Times:  Monday – Saturday: 8.30am – pm. Available to visit: Yes

30 Yorkersgate, Malton, North Yorkshire YO17 7AW

The Horsetown Beer Company is found within the beautiful North Yorkshire town of Malton. 

They boast a range of 10 real ale beers designed with the idea of celebrating the horse racing history of the region. Their beers are named after famous places and horses of the region.

Kelham Island Brewery

23 Alma St, Sheffield S3 8SA

Kelham Island Brewery is one of the most well known breweries on this list. It was built in 1990 in the beer garden of a pub in Sheffield, the Fat Cat. 

They were the first new independant brewery in Sheffield for nearly a century, and have made a big impact across Yorkshire and beyond. 

Since then, they’ve grown exponetially , from their humble beginnings in the beer garden of a pub to over 100 brewers barrels in their new facility, meaning that their beers are now enjoyed across more pubs than ever.

Our Favourite Beer: 

Pale Rider -a golden hoppy pale ale which is the breweries flagship beer (alc 5.2%)

Contact:  0114 249 4804 Opening Times:  Monday – Friday: 8am – 4pm. Available to visit: Yes

Bridgehouse Brewery began life within the Worth Valley as the Ryburn Brewery in Sowerby Bridge in the 80s. Harold Coburn who was the brewer at Ryburn moved to its new site in 2010 and now produces a core range of 8 beers along with a number of seasonal beers such as the Pumpkin Beer and Rudolph’s Ruin. Their beers are available in pubs across the north and are stocked in Wetherspoons, too.

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