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.
6.6/10
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Appearance 7
Aroma 6.5
Flavor 6.5
Texture 7
Overall 6.5
An afternoon foursome in Harrogate starting with the darkest of an all goldenesque selection. It doesn't have too much bite considering its name, but it's a workable pale ale, easy, mild grittiness, and hints of bubble-gum fruit. Slightly hazy.
Tried
from Draft
at
Harrogate Brewing Co. - Royal Parade
on 24 Jul 2026
at 06:44
5.8/10
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Appearance 6
Aroma 5
Flavor 6
Texture 6
Overall 6
440ml can of 'Rocket Blonde', bought in a gift pack from the National Railway Museum in York. Drank just before England beat Norway in the World Cup quarter final on 11th July 2026. Golden blonde body, bright, clean and clear, weak white head that soon disappeared. Not a lot going on to be honest, slight fruity nose and taste, some floral notes maybe, light malty undertones. Easy drinking, but lacked oomph or depth of flavour.
Tried
from Can
on 11 Jul 2026
at 20:20
6.8/10
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Appearance 7
Aroma 6
Flavor 7
Texture 7
Overall 7
440ml can from the National Railway Museum as the 'Flying Scotsman'. Drank in my garden on a hot and sunny afternoon on 23rd June 2026. Mid golden body, clean and clear, smooth and lasting white crown on top. Nice, easy going blend of bittering hops and semi sweet malts, hint of citrus fruits in the flavour, but you have to dig for them.
Tried
from Can
on 23 Jun 2026
at 15:16
7.1/10
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Appearance 7
Aroma 6.5
Flavor 7.5
Texture 7
Overall 7.5
Beer number seven at the 31st May 2026 Bandstand Beer Gathering in Shrewsbury, five of us sharing stuff. Bottle (8.4% ABV). Nice sweet Stout, black with a tanned roof, good boozy feel within the dark fruit flavours.
Tried
from Bottle
on 31 May 2026
at 18:20
7/10
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Appearance 7
Aroma 7
Flavor 7
Texture 7
Overall 7
Cask handpull at Barley Mow Bristol. Black beer lasting tan head. Smooth dark chocolate flavour porter with a dry edge on the finish. Creamy im the mouthfeel. Good porter. Dry.
Tried
from Cask
at
Barley Mow
on 28 Mar 2026
at 15:05
7/10
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Appearance 7
Aroma 7
Flavor 7
Texture 7
Overall 7
Bradford CAMRA Beer Festival 2026, Beer#21. Extremely dark brown coloured ale. Dark-malty, all very easy and understated to session levels.
Tried
from Cask
at
Bradford CAMRA Beer Festival
on 27 Feb 2026
at 02:45
6.3/10
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Appearance 7
Aroma 6
Flavor 6
Texture 7
Overall 6
A Czech inspired brew on the day exactly 40 years ago Czech Nobel Prize winner Jaroslav Seifert died, so a deadication beer to him. Healthy enough golden pilsner with an observable carbonation. Crisp and easy within its style with a dry aftertaste. Ordinary aroma.
Tried
from Draft
at
Fox and Goose
on 10 Jan 2026
at 21:53
6.8/10
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Appearance 7
Aroma 7
Flavor 7
Texture 6
Overall 6.5
Black Iris is one of my favourite breweries, Baby Iris isn't a homage to them but as a low alcohol brew it's a handy pick-me-up beer if required. It's as tropical fruity as a lot of higher content efforts, in both aroma and taste. Only a boozy kick in texture is missing, although 'weak' and 'thin' are not how I'd describe this at all. Hazy golden appearance.
Tried
from Draft
at
Fox and Goose
on 10 Jan 2026
at 21:18
7.4/10
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Appearance 7
Aroma 7.5
Flavor 7.5
Texture 7
Overall 7.5
Slighty hazy gold with a bubbly white head and a juicy fruit aroma. Sharpish with little kicks of hop bite, grapefruit bitterness and tropical fruit sweetness nicely balanced on top of a light malt backbone, finishes dry and a little bitter.
Tried
from Can
from
Wine Shop
on 13 Dec 2025
at 19:10
7.3/10
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Appearance 7
Aroma 7
Flavor 7.5
Texture 7
Overall 7.5
Hazy gold with a bubbly white head and a fruit hop aroma. Fresh, sharp and crisp, fruity up front with big citrus bitterness kicking in, leading to a dry bittersweet finish.
Tried
from Draft
at
Harrogate Brewing Taproom
on 30 Nov 2025
at 14:15