Kirkstall Brewery

Microbrewery in Leeds, West Yorkshire, England 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿
Associated with 3 Venues

Established in 2011

Contact
100 Kirkstall Road, Leeds, LS3 1HJ, England
Subsidiaries
Kirkstall Brewery owns 1 brewery:
Description
Kirkstall Brewery was inspired by the rich brewing history of Kirkstall village, which later formed part of the city of Leeds. The brewing company boasts a rich history spanning from the 12th century, where the Cistercian monks founded Kirkstall Abbey and began the area’s brewing legacy. The original Kirkstall Brewery was founded in 1871 and was in operation till 1983 when it was closed by its last owners, Whitbread. The buildings have been well preserved and are now home to students of Leeds Metropolitan University. The new Kirkstall Brewery is located on the Leeds Liverpool canal, in the shadow of the original brewery, reviving the tradition of brewing in Kirkstall and the inspiration to once again make the name famous for great beer.

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6.8
Appearance - 6 | Aroma - 7 | Flavor - 7 | Texture - 6 | Overall - 7

330ml can from Beer52 subscription box. Pours near black, small tanned head which settles to circular retention with an island in the middle shaped like Africa. Aroma of roasted and sweet malts, chocolate, caramel and salt comes through. Taste is chocolate, touch of caramel, a growing roastiness towards the finish, slightly dry with a hint of ash at the end. Not quite salted caramel. Its quite light bodied but it is 4.5%. Quite nice.

Tried from Can on 31 Dec 2024 at 02:24


5.8
Appearance - 6 | Aroma - 6 | Flavor - 6 | Texture - 6 | Overall - 5

Tried on 31 Dec 2024 at 02:14


7.8
Appearance - 8 | Aroma - 8 | Flavor - 8 | Texture - 8 | Overall - 7

Tried on 31 Dec 2024 at 02:14


7.1
Appearance - 8 | Aroma - 7 | Flavor - 7 | Texture - 8 | Overall - 6.5

Tried on 31 Dec 2024 at 02:14


6.2
Appearance - 6 | Aroma - 6 | Flavor - 6 | Texture - 6 | Overall - 7

Tried on 31 Dec 2024 at 02:13


6.9
Appearance - 6 | Aroma - 7 | Flavor - 7 | Texture - 7 | Overall - 7

440ml can from Asda, Eastbourne. Poured a hazy yellow golden colour with a lasting frothy white head. The aroma is melon, stone fruits, vinous. The flavour is moderate to light bitter, with a smooth, somewhat light, juicy melon, mango, light herbal, vinous, light hop bitter palate. Medium to light bodied with average to soft carbonation.

Tried from Can on 30 Dec 2024 at 23:15


6.5
Appearance - 6 | Aroma - 7 | Flavor - 7 | Texture - 4 | Overall - 7

440ml can from ASDA, Darlington. Gluten Free. Golden colour, white foam head leaving some lacing and aroma of floral citrus, hops. Taste is pale malt, boiled sweets, with some flowery citrus hop, pine and light bitterness. Watery mouthfeel, light bodied, light carbonation, hoppy finish. Quite drinkable.

Tried from Can from Asda Supermarket (Various locations) on 27 Dec 2024 at 18:15


5.6
Appearance - 6 | Aroma - 5 | Flavor - 6 | Texture - 6 | Overall - 5.5

York Beer Festival 2024. Deeper amber with a glow. Not the easiest of bitters' given its strength, but worthwhile if you enjoy the style nevertheless. Lightly bittered, allowing a good hoppiness through.

Tried on 26 Dec 2024 at 08:22


6.2
Appearance - 8 | Aroma - 6 | Flavor - 6 | Texture - 6 | Overall - 6

Keighley & Worth Valley Railway Beer Festival 2024. Crisp keg pour. Darker golden in colour. Dry and hoppy taste, with a light almost gassy texture, which is expected for this style. Good body.

Tried on 26 Dec 2024 at 08:15


8
Appearance - 10 | Aroma - 8 | Flavor - 8 | Texture - 6 | Overall - 8

Cask @ Robin Hood, Pontefract. Black with a light-brown creamy head. Roasted malt loaded with caramels and toffee, with plenty of aroma too. As such it's a rich stout, somewhat sticky in its texture too.

Tried from Cask on 26 Dec 2024 at 08:12