Kirkstall Brewery
Microbrewery
in
Leeds,
West Yorkshire,
England 🏴
Associated with 3 Venues
Established in 2011
Contact
Subsidiaries
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.
7/10
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Appearance 6
Aroma 7
Flavor 7
Texture 8
Overall 7
Cask. Mild smell of fruit. Pale yellow colour, small white head. Aroma of dried fruit, citrus, piney hops, some sweet malt in finish. Flat carbon. Lightly bitter, lightly sweet.
Tried
from Cask
at
Black Door
on 12 Jun 2026
at 17:06
6.3/10
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Appearance 6
Aroma 6.5
Flavor 6.5
Texture 6
Overall 6
Keg at Whitlocks Ale House, Leeds. Slightly opaque light gold. Thin foamy white head. Aroma has light citrus and malts. Flavourwise it's similar to the aroma. Citrusy sourness. Light bitterness. Underlying malts. Light-medium bodied. Slick. Soft-average carbonation. Long slightly astringent finish. Bland.
Tried
from Draft
at
Whitelock’s Ale House
on 12 Jun 2026
at 05:52
7.1/10
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Appearance 8
Aroma 7
Flavor 7
Texture 7
Overall 7
Tap Out 3 Times Beer#13. Visited three new Taps today, now experiencing this dark-malty keg pour, which is a regular in the venue. Looks great, with light honeycomb notes in its taste. More dark coloured than it feels, but more than orderable.
Tried
from Draft
at
Reconnection
on 04 Jun 2026
at 06:46
7.4/10
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Appearance 7
Aroma 7
Flavor 7
Texture 8
Overall 8
Picked up from Morrisons and drunk cold and thoroughly enjoyed. Remarkably drinkable for a NE IPA.
Tried
from Can
from
Morrisons Supermarket (Various locations)
on 25 May 2026
at 10:32
6.3/10
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Appearance 7
Aroma 5
Flavor 6
Texture 7
Overall 7
2026 Skipton Beer Festival #3. Blonde coloured session ale. Light hoppy in character, always easy, you'd expect a permanent portfolio ale of this ilk by most brewers. This is only a monthly special though.
Tried
from Cask
on 22 May 2026
at 20:05
6.1/10
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Appearance 7
Aroma 5.5
Flavor 6
Texture 7
Overall 6
2026 Skipton Beer Festival #15. Last of the festival for me, will hit some Skipton bars after. A deeper golden coloured brew, undistinguished session material, but orderable, hoppy over fruity, but neither particularly stated.
Tried
from Cask
on 22 May 2026
at 17:51
7/10
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Appearance 8
Aroma 7
Flavor 6.5
Texture 8
Overall 6.5
Can from Morrisons. Hazy golden body with a white head. Lively carbonation. Faint lacing. Aroma of grapefruit, lemon and white bread. Flavour of lemon and blood orange. Medium body with an oily mouthfeel. Light fizz. Bright and lemony.
Tried
from Can
from
Morrisons Supermarket (Various locations)
on 09 May 2026
at 19:42
6.6/10
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Appearance 7
Aroma 6.5
Flavor 6.5
Texture 7
Overall 6.5
This beer would work well if drank when listening to Tony Blackburn's Golden Hour show! Pale clear golden session material, blurring the lines between pale and golden style, but nobody will care as it slips down very well. Nice and hoppy.
Tried
from Cask
at
Crown & Kettle
on 09 May 2026
at 02:00
7/10
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Appearance 7
Aroma 7
Flavor 7
Texture 7
Overall 7
44cl can drank 6:51 PM 17 Sep 22
Thick white head. Cloudy golden pour. Light bitterness
Thick white head. Cloudy golden pour. Light bitterness
Tried
from Can
on 04 May 2026
at 18:10
7/10
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Appearance 8
Aroma 7
Flavor 7
Texture 6
Overall 7
440ml can. Pours jet black with a large head. Aroma is dark chocolate Jaffa Cakes and citrus oils. Taste has citrus oil to start with a chocolate cake finish.
Tried
from Can
from
Asda Supermarket (Various locations)
on 30 Apr 2026
at 20:24