The Brewery

• Kirkstall Brewery

  Our brewery was inspired by the rich brewing history of Kirkstall, one of the villages that later formed the city of Leeds.

  Back in the 12^th century the Cistercian monks founded Kirkstall Abbey and started the area’s brewing legacy when they built their brewhouse. This was followed in the 19^th century by the old Kirkstall Brewery, which followed the rich brewing tradition laid down by the monks, helping quench the thirst of workers at the nearby Kirkstall Forge, which was also a legacy of the Abbey.

  Our own brewery was founded in 2011, close to the site of the first Kirkstall Brewery and just a slingshot from the original Abbey brewhouse. We have since moved to our current location and our celebrated beers are fastidiously brewed to the same exacting standards of the Cistercian monks, except they have a modern twist – and are worshipped far and wide.

• Brewery Tap

  Our brewery Tap is still in the process of being built. We are bringing together some of our heirlooms and building a bar experience that will be second-to-none in the Leeds area.

  You will be able to sample our famous beers fresh from the brewery, as well as some of the brewers’ own personal brews too. Look out for our opening announcement.

  Hoping to be completed by late 2018,

• Brewery Tours

  In late 2018 we will also be offering the opportunity to visit the brewery and meet our brewers and then enjoy a drink in our tap room.

  Our brewery tours will fill up fast and if you want us to notify you when they will become available, please contact us on 0113 898 0280.

• Kirkstall Cellar Services

  We’ve also recently added a new division to the business – Kirkstall Cellar Services.

  Headed up by one the industry’s most endearing cellar tech chaps, we don’t only supply/maintain our own products but will happily quote for any technical work required.

  We can also offer the facility to assist with beer festival setups and we have a wide range of dispense equipment to hire or purchase.