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Brewed in memory of the dissolution of Kirkstall Abbey by Henry Vlll, in 1539 AD, and the disbanding of the Abbey’s Cistercian order. This is a classic India Pale Ale, with a resolute hoppy kick and lasting citrus finish.
In celebration of Kirkstall Forge, the oldest forge in England and named after the giant press that was at the heart of the operation. A full bodied yet beautifully smooth dark porter. Perfectly balanced.
This is our classic ale and one that was born out of our quest for uncompromising quality. A wonderfully golden session ale with fresh malt and hop aroma, leading to a satisfying bitter finish.
The name is derived from the coat of arms used by the Cistercian monks of Kirkstall Abbey. Three American hop varieties are used in abundance to deliver a crisp, aromatic pale ale with clean and refreshing citrus-fruit flavours.
A full-bodied milk stout which is used as the base for many a flavoursome creation. Previous incarnations have included hazelnut, chilli & chocolate, coconut and many more. Plans are afoot for many more in the series, any suggestions welcome!
Gluten-Free Session IPA packed with simcoe hops.
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A hazy, New England style pale with a punch of fruit flavours; peach, apricots, mango and lychee create a juicy taste from the use of Citra and Amarillo hops. A light pale with a slight bitter finish.
Amarillo at the fore front of this IPA, complimented by Citra, Mosaic and Azzacca hops. With a dry finish and low colour malt body it really lets the best of the citrus, pine and tropical fruit flavours from the hops shine.
Packed full of Ekuanot and Mosaic hops, this Imperial IPA has aromas of blueberry, pine and tropical fruits that has a smooth finish from the malt base.
This is our classic ale and one that was born out of our quest for uncompromising quality. A wonderfully golden session ale with fresh malt and hop aroma, leading to a satisfying bitter finish.
This is our classic ale and one that was born out of our quest for uncompromising quality. A wonderfully golden session ale with fresh malt and hop aroma, leading to a satisfying bitter finish.
This is an absolute gem, a traditional Victorian pub that has been lost in time.
When it came up for sale in the summer of 2017, we just had to buy it and preserve it for future generations of drinkers. With a wide range of our famous beers, and more, it is a real pub experience. Located just a stroll from our brewery.
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Our first pub and a great place to sample our ales, as well as some interesting guest beers too.
It is the perfect pub setting with a cornucopia of reclaimed, traditional brewery adverts, photographs and mirrors that festoon the walls. There’s also a beer garden overlooking the River Aire, making outdoor drinking idyllic in summer. As you would expect, our bar staff are outstanding in their knowledge of all things beer related. We have an extensive pub food menu and our Sunday lunches are legendary.
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We’ve decided to publish details of our Christmas menus 2.5 months earlier than usual. Now with the addition of ‘Be your own barkeep’!
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“A very competent brewer” – Sean Franklin, 2018
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We actually started up as the first importers of US craft beers and we have continued to do so!
We’ve also added several of our favourite European breweries to the portfolio and even some of our brewery friends over here in the UK.
One thing our experience with the US industry 15 years ago was the importance of cold storage. Hoppier, unpasteurised beers stored at room temperature can become very unpleasant after a month or so of its 12-month predicted shelf life.
We take care to import all US beers in temperature controlled, refrigerated containers. We also store all UK and European beers from our friends in cold storage too. This means the beer arrives as fresh as it left the brewery – whilst our freshness policy of ordering from breweries ‘little and often’ drives us towards regular deliveries so that the beer arrives in your customer’s glass in peak condition.
We don’t currently sell direct to the public but if you’re a trade customer, please click here to drop us a note and we’ll get back to you asap with details of our current offerings.
Kirkstall Brewery Company
100 Kirkstall Road
Leeds
LS3 1HJ
Telephone: 0113 8980280
Email: info@kirkstallbrewery.com