Ilkley Brewery

he Ilkley Brewery and Aerated Water Company was originally founded in 1873, and soon grew to become one of the region’s leading beverage producers and suppliers. Importing fine wines and spirits from around the world, and utilising the town’s natural spring water, the beers were universally commended for their outstanding quality, purity and splendid condition. The brewery was ultimately swallowed up by Hammonds Bradford Brewery Co, and consequently Bass, and then shut down in the early 1920s. The Head Brewer departed to take up residence at a certain Timothy Taylors Brewery, where he first brewed Landlord.

Ilkley has been famous for its pure water since Roman times, when the Olicana settlement was first established here on the banks of the river Wharfe. Parts of the old brewery buildings still stand today, and the shadows of the Olicana trademark can still be seen in some of the town’s pubs.

American Smooth

(4.3% ABV)
Brewer: 
Ilkley Brewery

A rare breed of a beer, American Smooth is a Cream Ale. This little-brewed style of beer, favoured in the US, it is similar to a lager, but brewed with ale yeast, so a little more refined. Purposefully soft, and distinctively smooth, this unique pale ale combines subtlety of flavour with depth and drinkability. A little pepper on the finish, the hops are apparent but not overpoweringly bitter. Developed by our very own smooth American, this softly-spoken brew has makings of a classic.

Ilkley Gold

(3.9% ABV)
Brewer: 
Ilkley Brewery

 

Golden session ale, packed with soft fresh aromas, yet light, thirst quenching and superbly easy-drinking. Good balance of mid-point sweetness and slow-onset bitterness with just a touch of citrus acidity throughout, and a caramel hobnob biscuit finish.

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