About
Anton and Sarah Stark commenced brewing in Summer 2013. After brewing at Claro Road for a few years the brewery moved to the current site at Hookstone Chase in 2017. The brewery changed ownership in 2020 when it was bought by businessman and brewing enthusiast Joe Joyce.
Here at Harrogate Brewery we’re committed to traditional, classic brewing, creating some of the finest craft ales across the whole of Yorkshire. We strive to produce hearty northern ales to bring joy on the sunniest of days and to soothe your soul on the darkest of nights. As a Yorkshire family born and bred, we represent hard work, integrity and welcoming northern charm. The brewery came into our hands in a challenging time for all those in business. But with the amazing welcome received from the brewing community, along with the help and encouragement from the previous owner, we’ve already started to build on the original success.
Here at Harrogate Brewery we’re committed to traditional, classic brewing, creating some of the finest craft ales across the whole of Yorkshire. We strive to produce hearty northern ales to bring joy on the sunniest of days and to soothe your soul on the darkest of nights. As a Yorkshire family born and bred, we represent hard work, integrity and welcoming northern charm. The brewery came into our hands in a challenging time for all those in business. But with the amazing welcome received from the brewing community, along with the help and encouragement from the previous owner, we’ve already started to build on the original success.
Tried
from Cask
at
Harrogate Brewing Co. - Royal Parade
on 02 Sep 2026
at 12:01
6.1/10
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Appearance 7
Aroma 5
Flavor 6.5
Texture 6
Overall 6.5
440ml can from the National Railway Museum in York as Mallard Bitter. Drank at home on a ridiculously hot 13th August 2026. Clean and clear amber body with an off white head. Malty front with a decent woody hop bitterness. The Rye adding it's own flavour.
Tried
from Can
on 13 Aug 2026
at 15:38
7.4/10
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Appearance 7
Aroma 7.5
Flavor 7.5
Texture 7
Overall 7.5
Jim Broadbent won his only Academy Award for the film 'Iris'. This 'Iris' beer won't win awards but as a hazy IPA it has good depth and tropical notes notable within a fair strength brew. It's a good portfolio beer in this respect. Paler golden coloured with hints of pine.
Tried
from Draft
at
Harrogate Brewing Co. - Royal Parade
on 24 Jul 2026
at 08:12
7.3/10
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Appearance 7
Aroma 7.5
Flavor 7
Texture 7
Overall 7.5
Witnessed the demolition of the Harrogate Premier Inn annexe before drinking this one. I demolished this hazy golden in my own way, slowly given its heavy body, although its pseudo Belgian style deep fruity notes do mask its true strength to a fair extent. Tropical notes in this respect are best in aroma.
Tried
from Draft
at
Harrogate Brewing Co. - Royal Parade
on 24 Jul 2026
at 07:47
5.9/10
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Appearance 7
Aroma 4.5
Flavor 6
Texture 7
Overall 6
The first time I walked down Hoxton Street I didn't walk over cars Richard Ashcroft style. Blurred lines between wheat and lager for me here, but it's quite good nevertheless. Mild citrus in an easy drinking texture, with blasts of a wheat ale styling sporadically. Pale clear golden coloured keg pour
Tried
from Draft
at
Harrogate Brewing Co. - Royal Parade
on 24 Jul 2026
at 07:38