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

A half pint, served at a fin drinking temperature by hand pump at the Whitelocks pub in Leeds. Amber coloured body. Creamy white head, ring lacing to the glassware. Dried and fresh fruity smell. Malt-fruity taste with notes of red orange coming through. Smooth bitter ending. Oily texture. More than satisfying (12.07.2012).

Tried on 10 Aug 2012 at 11:48


4.9
Appearance - 4 | Aroma - 5 | Flavor - 5 | Texture - 6 | Overall - 4.5

Half pint on keg at Foley’s Cask Ale House in Leeds. Pink coloured patches at the surface. Cloudy dark-red coloured body. Tart and sweet berries to the nose. Taste of tart raspberries and sweet strawberries. Refreshing and cleansing (11.07.2012).

Tried from Cask on 09 Aug 2012 at 02:33


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

Half, cask at Mr Foley’s Cask Ale House in Leeds. Clear copper coloured body. Dotted spots from a low, white layer. Fresh citric hops to the nose. Mid-sweet malts and fresh fruity hops in flavour. Gentle bitter endnotes. Good (11.07.2012).

Tried from Cask on 08 Aug 2012 at 12:06


6
Appearance - 6 | Aroma - 5 | Flavor - 6 | Texture - 8 | Overall - 6

Half pint, cask, guest ale at The Brewery Tap in Leeds. Cloudy amber body. Nitro creamy, white lacing head. Smell of dried fruits. Hoppy fruity taste with a twist of apricot. Nice bitter support. Rather flavoursome and a good one. (08.07.2012).

Tried from Cask on 07 Aug 2012 at 09:30


7.2
Appearance - 8 | Aroma - 7 | Flavor - 7 | Texture - 8 | Overall - 7

12th July 2012
Chelmsford Beer Festival. Light haze on this gold beer. Good suddy white head. Light palate, a little crisp. Subtle floral notes and mild honey. Mild citrus and minerals. Neutral finish. Nice fresh Golden. Very drinkable.

Tried on 29 Jul 2012 at 04:04


6.9
Appearance - 8 | Aroma - 6 | Flavor - 7 | Texture - 8 | Overall - 6.5

Gravicask, pint, shared as the last drink at The Chorlton Beer Fest. Firm tan-coloured head over a mahogany coloured body. Semi-sweet malty nose. Gentle taste of confectionery chocolate malts, mid-sweet. Dark fruity hints beneath. Feels smooth on the swallow. Medium bodied. A good one. (Greater Manchester, 06.07.2012).

Tried from Cask on 25 Jul 2012 at 12:10


6.5
Appearance - 8 | Aroma - 6 | Flavor - 7 | Texture - 6 | Overall - 6

10th July 2012
Chelmsford Beer Festival. Opaque dark brown beer, tidy pale tan head. Light dry palate. A nice touch of dark malt, a little vanilla. Tiny bit of roast malt. Trace of bubblegum ester. Mild dark chocolate. Dry finish.

Tried on 14 Jul 2012 at 16:33


7.4
Appearance - 8 | Aroma - 7 | Flavor - 7 | Texture - 8 | Overall - 7.5

2nd July 2012
On tap at the Euston Tap. Cloudy purple - red beer. Tiny pink head. Light crisp palate. Sweet fruits, sweet and tart at the same time. Raspberry with generic red berries. A little apples and pears in there. An orchard delight!

Tried from Draft on 05 Jul 2012 at 14:07


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

cask at rat and ratchett ... zezty lemon ... juicy hop nose ... oily ... custardy lemon ... soft zezty fruis ... juicy ... wierd .. hint of sour .. but i like

Tried from Cask on 20 May 2012 at 05:44


7.2
Appearance - 6 | Aroma - 8 | Flavor - 7 | Texture - 6 | Overall - 8

Keg at the Euston Tap, London. Pours opaque, dim red with a filmy, white foam head. Big, fresh ripe raspberry, light hints of tartness. Medium sweet, faintly tart with hints of spice. Very juicy and thick. Medium bodied with fine carbonation. Lightly tangy to finish with tons of concentrated raspberry. Pretty sweet but there’s just enought tartness to cut into it a bit. Good stuff.

Tried from Draft on 17 May 2012 at 11:42