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We were thrilled to read this in the Independent recently. Follow the link to read the whole article. Did you know that our Against the Grain is also gluten free? This family-run Yorkshire brewery was founded in 2003 by two farmers who found that traditional agriculture just wasn’t paying the bills anymore. Hence, a barn-based brewing business was born. With several gluten-free beers in the range, you’re spoilt for choice, but our pick is the beautifully smooth Scarborough Fair IPA. Deep, well-rounded and with the perfect balance of depth of flavour to hop character, it’s smooth, big and fruity. You can...

After the success of our special edition Coastal Series cask beers last year, we have decided to intoduce the Festival Series. Comprising five very different beers ranging from stout through pale ale to a lager style beer, the Festival Series celebrates the Brewery team's love of music and our long association with the Moonbeam's Festival. Available in February, Festival Series 1 is a dry stout that is smooth and malty with a light bitterness and a dry mouth feel. It's made from Concerto, Wheat, Crystal, Chocolate and Roast Barley Malts and Progress hops. Follow the link to read more brewery news.....

Not only is Shepherd's Watch a lovely winter drink, but it makes the most amazing brownies - especially when topped with Shepherd's Purse Fine Fettle frosting. Thanks to Yorkshire Wolds Cookery School for the recipe.  Shepherds Watch Brownies with Fine Fettle Frosting Ingredients For the brownies 125g (4 ½ oz) unsalted butter 150g (5 ½ oz) milk chocolate, chopped 100g (3 ½ oz) plain chocolate (at least 70% cocoa solids) 3 large eggs, lightly beaten 100g (3 ½ oz) dark soft brown sugar 60 ml (2 floz) Shepherds watch beer 125g (4 ½ oz) plain flour 2 tbsp cocoa powder...

We are thrilled to share that we are producing an exclusive own label beer for Marks & Spencer. We were selected by the retailer to brew its own brand Yorkshire Bitter. The 3.8% ABV bitter is available from 499 of Marks & Spencer’s 650 stores in England, Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland, including Yorkshire branches in Beverley, Scarborough and York. Yorkshire Bitter is a distinctive, clean and refreshing bitter with a delicate peppery finish that is brewed using Yorkshire spring water, barley malts and British Northdown hops. Brewery Director Gill Mellor said: “It’s very encouraging for regional businesses like ours to...

Come and join us on 14th, 15th, 21st and 22nd December for our late night shopping events. The brewery shop will be open until 8pm for you to browse our clothing range and select your Christmas and New Year beers, and when you're done shopping, the bar will be open for liquid refreshments!  We look forward to seeing you.