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Mary Jane- Ilkley Brewery (ABV 3.5%)

Hi there fellow beer lovers, Today we are having a look at Ilkley Brewerys Flagship ale Mary Jane. For those of you who don’t know, Mary Jane is a Multi Award winning Pale, and is named after a local folk anthem “On Ilkley Moor Bah t’at” which charts a guy courting a certain Mary JaneContinue reading “Mary Jane- Ilkley Brewery (ABV 3.5%)”

Blonde- Ilkley Brewery (ABV 4.0%)

Hi there fellow beer lovers, Today we are getting a fresh taste of Ilkley Brewerys, Blonde. Name : Blonde Brewery: Ilkley Brewery Aroma : Citrus notes with a slight hint of Hop Appearance : Clear, Light Amber to Straw Yellow with a White head Body : Medium Bodied, Good Head Retention Taste : Refreshing lemonContinue reading “Blonde- Ilkley Brewery (ABV 4.0%)”

Virgin Mary [ AF Pale Ale]- Ilkley Brewery (ABV 0.5%)

Hi there fellow beer lovers, Today we are taking one for the Sober team and trying Ilkley Brewerys Virgin Mary. Name : Virgin Mary Brewery: Ilkley Brewery Aroma : Fruity with a grassy undertone Appearance : Clear deep Gold, large white head Body : Thin but well carbonated, great head retention Taste : clean, Fruity,Continue reading “Virgin Mary [ AF Pale Ale]- Ilkley Brewery (ABV 0.5%)”

Lotus [IPA]- Ilkley Brewery (ABV 5.9%)

Hi there fellow beer lovers, Today we are looking at one of Ilkley Breweries top IPA’s Lotus. I have some high hopes for this one, as I had it on cask back in 2019 and it knocked my socks off. Name : Lotus Brewery: Ilkley Brewery Aroma : Hoppy with a zesty citrus notes AppearanceContinue reading “Lotus [IPA]- Ilkley Brewery (ABV 5.9%)”

Slake [Lager]- Ilkley Brewery (ABV 4.5%)

Hi there fellow beer lovers, Today we are getting some fizz on our pallet with Ilkley Brewerys, Slake. Name : Slake Brewery: Ilkley Brewery Aroma : Hint of Hop, with cornflakes and the smallest hint of lime Appearance : Clear Gold, no head Body : Thin but loaded with fizz (heavily carbonated) Taste : clean,Continue reading “Slake [Lager]- Ilkley Brewery (ABV 4.5%)”

Alpha Beta [Session IPA]- Ilkley Brewery (ABV 4.5%)

Hi there fellow beer lovers, Today we are learning our Alpha Beta in a Session with Ilkley Brewery, I’m Looking forward to this one, it should be back to basics, classic beer with classic taste. Name : Alpha Beta Brewery: Ilkley Brewery Aroma : Freshly cut grass with a hint of hops Appearance : ClearContinue reading “Alpha Beta [Session IPA]- Ilkley Brewery (ABV 4.5%)”

Verdita , Fruited Sour – Kirkstall Brewery (ABV 4.0% )

Hi there fellow beer lovers, Today we are continuing a short peak into the catelogue at Kirkstall Brewery by getting our chops around their fruited sour, Verdita. Name : Verdita, Fruited Sour Brewery: Kirkstall Brewery Aroma : Hops, citrus fruits with a hint of spice Appearance : Straw coloured, clear with a white head BodyContinue reading “Verdita , Fruited Sour – Kirkstall Brewery (ABV 4.0% )”

Rubus Idaeus – Wishbone Bewery (Abv 4.5%)

Hi there fellow beer lovers, Today we are looking at something a little different from the Wishbone Brewery. As I am sure you know by now, Wishbone Brewery was established in 2014, and is situated but a stone’s throw away from the well-established Timothy Taylors Brewery in Keighley. It’s owner, a true Yorkshireman, is aContinue reading “Rubus Idaeus – Wishbone Bewery (Abv 4.5%)”

Pixie Juice – Wishbone Bewery (Abv 5.0%)

Hi there fellow beer lovers, Today we are looking at one of Wishbone Brewerys Pale Ales, Pixie Juice. Wishbone Brewery was established in 2014, and is situated but a stone’s throw away from the well-established Timothy Taylors Brewery in Keighley. It’s owner, a true Yorkshireman, is a no nonsense bloke, and he strives to makeContinue reading “Pixie Juice – Wishbone Bewery (Abv 5.0%)”

This year, we’re having a ‘White Christmas’!

Hi there fellow beer lovers, and a Merry Christmas to you all! For those of you who have not had any snow this year! Fear not, for there is still hope as today thanks to the very generous gift from a friend, we are having a look at Saltaire Brewerys ‘White Christmas’ Saltaire Brewery wasContinue reading “This year, we’re having a ‘White Christmas’!”