February Special - Mel Becks
6th Feb 2012

Joining our series of water themed brews, and following on from aqua themed Black Dub and Semer Water is our February special, named after the beck that runs through Melbecks Moor.

A light, pale ale with a low gravity at 3.5% abv, Mel Becks is packed with dryness and tropical fruit hop flavours and aromas, with a long finish, resulting in a tantilising taste sensation, rarely found in a beer with such a low abv.

Available in cask only, get it while you can, as it will be a one off brew!

Brew Number 666 - Firkin Hell
2nd Jan 2012

To commemorate our 666th brew here at the Brewery, we decided to do something special.

As 666 is the number of the beast, it seemed only fitting to make a beast of a beer, and 'Firkin Hell' seemed a fitting name!

Brewed using 6 different malts, 6 different hops and at 6% abv, it's one of the most powerful beers we've ever made!

Initial fruity malt sweetness, is followed by a super bitter, long, hoppy, dry finish that leaves the taste lingering for what seems like forever.

To be brewed only once, 'Firkin Hell' is available at selected local outlets for a limited time only. Call the brewery for more details.

Summer Special - White Heather
4th Jul 2011

White Heather 4.1%

Now it's Summer (allegedly), it's time to release our special seasonal brew.

Brewed with the finest Optic pale malt, this pale summer ale is named after the rare, and considered lucky, white heather flower found on moorland at this time of year, due to the limited rare hop used in both bittering and aroma.

Adding a distinct fruit flavour and a huge amount of dryness, the hop is revered for it's power!

White Heather should be landing in all your favourite Real Ale houses within the next couple of weeks.

Ale, Cheese, Steam and breathtaking scenery combine for rail fundraiser
17th Jun 2011

PASSENGERS are being offered the chance to combine fine food and drink with a steam-hauled rail journey through some of the region’s most beautiful scenery as part of a hospice charity’s fundraiser.

The Taste of Wensleydale Express will set off on Friday, July 8, pulling carriages full of guests. Be they rail buffs or lovers of good beer, cheese or Dales countryside, they will all be helping to raise vital funds for Herriot Hospice Homecare, which provides care to terminally-ill patients in their own homes across Hambleton and Richmondshire.

Amanda Pearson, customer services manager with Wensleydale Railway, said: “Herriot Hospice Homecare is a splendid charity that does tremendous work. We are happy to support it in any way we can.”

Also supporting the event is cheesemaker the Wensleydale Creamery, based in Hawes, and the Wensleydale Brewery, from Bellerby, near Leyburn.

Wensleydale Brewery’s operations manager, Alex Dodds, said it already produced an exclusive Rail Ale bottled bitter for the railway. He hopes to offer a range of ales – some hand-pulled – on the special outing in July.

“We are proud to support such a good cause which is so important in our rural local area,” he added.

Rebecca Wilson, fundraiser at Herriot Hospice Homecare, said the charity wanted to combine some of the best things Wensleydale had to offer for the event.

Wensleydale Brewery to Supply Kirkstall Educational Cricket Club
27th May 2011

As part of our weekly sponsorship of the club, we proudly introduce "Field of Dreams" Best Bitter.

This light copper, deceptively drinkable and very moreish best bittter has been conceived to sate the well earned thirst of the hard working modern cricketer. After a long day in the field, this ale, with it's perfect balance of juicy malts and refreshing hops is just what's needed for the victory celebration!

Make sure you come down and sample a pint of FoD! On sale at the club from Saturday 28th May.

kecc.org.uk

Spring Special - Curlew's Call
23rd Feb 2011

Curlew's Call 4.1%

With Spring just around the corner (hopefully), it's time to brew our Spring special.

As every good Dalesman knows, when the Curlew returns from it's Winter migration, it's call heard on the moors is one of the first signs that the new season is upon us!

Brewed with the finest Optic pale malt, and a healthy dose of Crystal malt for colour and that all important mouthfeel, this premium bitter features quite a hop punch, packed with a double dosing of powerful American hops, to provide a long, dry, bitter finish.

Curlew's Call should be landing in all your favourite Real Ale houses within the next couple of weeks, and will feature at the Darlington Spring Thing Beer Festival (see earlier post).

Upcoming Beer Festivals!
11th Feb 2011

As spring approaches, it becomes Beer Festival season, and we've got a few of our beers featured at some of the regions finest celebrations of everything ale!

Boston Spa Beer Festival

Friday 18th - Sat 19th February at Boston Spa Village Hall

Beers: Wensleydale Poacher and more to be confirmed.
Visit Festival Website

Rotherham Real Ale Festival

Wednesday 2nd - Sat 5th March at Magna Science Museum

Beers: Semer Water Honey and Wensleydale Gold.
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The 25th Darlington Spring Thing Beer Festival

Thursday 17th - Sat 19th March at East Hall, The Arts Centre

Beers: Spring Special and more to be confirmed.
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Leeds Beer Festival

Thursday 17th - Sat 19th March at Pudsey Civic Hall

Beers: To be confirmed.
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Follow us online !
1st Jan 2011

As well as regularly checking this site, you can now follow us on all your favourite social networks to find out all the latest news about what's going on at the brewery and the beers we are working on! Click on twitter , facebook and our blog to join us, and recommend us to your friends.

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Wensleydale Brewery to supply Saffron Restaurant, Leyburn
10th Jan 2009

The Wenslydale Brewery has just developed a special beer which compliments Asian Cuisine really well specifically for the Saffron Restaurant in Leyburn. Pictured is Peter Fairhall delivering the first bottle to Koyes Rahman the owner of the restaurant.