Magic Rock Brewing
Microbrewery
in
Huddersfield,
West Yorkshire,
England 🏴
Owned by
Great British Drink Company
Associated with 2 Venues
Associated Webshop: Magic Rock Brewing
Established in 2011
Contact
Willow Park Business Centre, Willow Lane, Huddersfield, HD1 5EB, England
Description
Inspired by local brewing traditions and the vibrant US craft beer scene, Magic Rock Brewing is the culmination of a lifelong passion for beer. Richard Burhouse (aided by head brewer Stuart Ross) started the brewery in 2011 in an old out-building of the family business in Huddersfield, West Yorkshire.
Alongside a distinctive core range we produce an ever changing line up of idiosyncratic beers with an innovative quality driven approach. Our ‘Same but Different’ beers are packed with intense yet approachable flavours which will challenge and inspire, but above all remain balanced and drinkable.
In 2022 Lion breweries sold Magic Rock In Good Company Brewing, who intern sold it to Keystone Brewing Group in 2025, and most recently to The Great British Drinks Company in 2026.
Alongside a distinctive core range we produce an ever changing line up of idiosyncratic beers with an innovative quality driven approach. Our ‘Same but Different’ beers are packed with intense yet approachable flavours which will challenge and inspire, but above all remain balanced and drinkable.
In 2022 Lion breweries sold Magic Rock In Good Company Brewing, who intern sold it to Keystone Brewing Group in 2025, and most recently to The Great British Drinks Company in 2026.
7/10
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Appearance 7
Aroma 7
Flavor 7
Texture 7
Overall 7
330ml can, pours hazy amber with a white head. Aromas & tastes of grapefruit, orange, peach, lemon, pine, herbs & candy. Medium body. Moderate bitter finish
Tried
from Can
on 29 Jan 2025
at 17:41
7.6/10
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Appearance 8
Aroma 7
Flavor 8
Texture 7
Overall 8
440ml can from Waitrose in Jersey. Pours cloudy orange with a white head. Aromas & tastes of orange, mango, grapefruit, hints of pepper, hints of pine & grain malt. Medium body. Light to moderate dry bitter finish. Highly enjoyable
Tried
from Can
on 27 Jan 2025
at 18:25
7.4/10
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Appearance 8
Aroma 7
Flavor 7
Texture 7
Overall 8
440ml can from Waitrose. Pours hazy yellow with a white head. Aromas & tastes of pineapple, grapefruit, mango, orange, pine & hops. Medium body. Slightly dry moderate bitter finish. Highly enjoyable
Tried
from Can
on 27 Jan 2025
at 08:51
6.8/10
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Appearance 6
Aroma 7
Flavor 7
Texture 6
Overall 7
From tap at Long John's Pub, Amersfoort. Pretty malty aroma with caramel, hop, grapefruit, notes of ripe orange. Sweetish flavour with a long bitter aftertaste. Medium body. Fairly typical Magic Rock IPA.
Tried
from Draft
on 25 Jan 2025
at 06:58
6.8/10
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Appearance 6
Aroma 7
Flavor 7
Texture 6
Overall 7
Can. Roasty aroma with cocoa, coffee, soft orange, caramel. Moderate sweet, light bitter. Body is medium. Fine brew.
Tried
from Can
on 24 Jan 2025
at 22:31
6.9/10
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Appearance 6
Aroma 7
Flavor 7
Texture 6
Overall 7.5
Can from Drankenhandel Leiden. Aroma is brown malts with caramel, some nutty notes, dark bread. Hint of tobacco. Mild sweet (no pun intended) and bitter. Extra point for sheer sessionable drinkability.
Tried
from Can
on 24 Jan 2025
at 22:24
6.2/10
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Appearance 6
Aroma 6
Flavor 7
Texture 6
Overall 6
Can from Drankenhandel Leiden. Herbal aroma with thyme, lemongrass, citrus, light pale malt. Medium bitter, finishes dry. Light body. Herbal, but not too much, also citrussy hop. Easy, quenching.
Tried
from Can
on 24 Jan 2025
at 22:24
6.4/10
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Appearance 6
Aroma 7
Flavor 6
Texture 6
Overall 6.5
Can from Drankenhandel Leiden. Lots of beany coffee in the aroma, with milk chocolate, vanilla, cold coffee, caramel. Medium sweet, light bitter. Body is medium. Bit light but nicely heavy on the coffee bean.
Tried
from Can
on 24 Jan 2025
at 13:31
6.9/10
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Appearance 6
Aroma 7
Flavor 7
Texture 6
Overall 7.5
Can from Drankenhandel Leiden. Aroma is piney and fruity hop with orange, pine, malt, soft tropical fruits, some grapefruit. Flavour is moderate to medium bitter with some sweetness. Medium body. Fine.
Tried
from Can
on 24 Jan 2025
at 13:27
7.4/10
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Appearance 8
Aroma 8
Flavor 7
Texture 6
Overall 7.5
Can from Drankenhandel Leiden. Aroma is nutty and malty with notes of cocoa, brown malts, caramel, dark bread. Hint of roast. Flavour is mild to medium sweet and moderate bitter. Medium body. Very good Brown, lots of malty depth.
Tried
from Can
on 24 Jan 2025
at 13:23