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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6.6
Appearance - 6 | Aroma - 7 | Flavor - 7 | Texture - 7 | Overall - 6

Sheffield CAMRA Beer Festival 2025, Beer#20. Hazy.amber and very drinkable for its strength. Somewhat stewed fruity, there are tropical notes beyond these that elevate the brew. It's a strong specialist brew though so don't expect to make it a session.

Tried from Cask at Steel City Sheffield Beer & Cider Festival (CAMRA) on 17 Oct 2025 at 04:03


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7.5
Appearance - 7 | Aroma - 7.5 | Flavor - 7.5 | Texture - 8 | Overall - 7.5

Keighley & Worth Valley Railway Beer Festival 2025, Beer#11. Classic style stout, milky, not too roasted, the coldest beer in the festival for me given gloves would have been handy for this one. Steady brewing here.

Tried from Draft on 16 Oct 2025 at 17:03


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Tried from Cask at Pavement Vaults on 12 Oct 2025 at 23:00


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Tried from Cask at Fossgate Tap on 12 Oct 2025 at 23:00


7

Fruity, bready, quaffable

Tried from Cask on 10 Oct 2025 at 18:52


7

Piney, fruity, quite dry

Tried from Draft on 10 Oct 2025 at 18:20


6.1
Appearance - 7 | Aroma - 6 | Flavor - 6 | Texture - 6 | Overall - 6

Hand pumped at Malto, Riccione, Italy. Pours a loaded brilliant gold, transparent, with very fine white foam. Aroma is earthy, a little malty. Body is average, with no carbonation. Taste is balanced by a nice earthy bitterness. Final is average.

Tried from Cask on 04 Oct 2025 at 16:27


8.3
Appearance - 8 | Aroma - 8 | Flavor - 8.5 | Texture - 9 | Overall - 8

keg at the gnome Chester . dark black ..thin tan lacing ...soft funky red wine chocolate roast malts nose ...dark sweet ovaltine chocolate roast malts ..big chocolate ..lightest red wine funk ..rich sweet malts

Tried on 30 Sep 2025 at 15:57


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

Cask at the Southampton Arms, London on 24th September 2025. Very hazy gold with shallow off-white foam affording full lacing. Tropical fruits aroma. Tangy and crisp blend of fruits in-mouth, before a finish dominated by bitter grasses. Light bodied with a crisp mouthfeel.

Tried from Cask at Southampton Arms on 24 Sep 2025 at 16:21


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7.9
Appearance - 7 | Aroma - 9 | Flavor - 8 | Texture - 6 | Overall - 8

Cask at The Star & Garter, Bromley. Nose is orange marmalade, peach, apricot jam. Taste is all of the above plus some banana toffee. Malty sweet, has a stone fruit jammy vibe. Nice.

Tried from Cask at Star & Garter on 20 Sep 2025 at 19:50