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Anarchy in the UK – A whistle stop tour of the brewing scene in West Yorkshire

As I sit here on a temperamental Sunday evening before I go back to work after two superb weeks off, I’m recalling the highlights of my most recent trip back to Leeds where I spent 10 years as a kid, before moving back to Ireland. A big thanks to Sam Parker, who I met recently at EBBC 14 who organised us some behind the scenes access to Three great Yorkshire Breweries.


Yorks hospitality & #GreatYorkshireBeer courtesy of @WharfedaleBeer @Ilkleybrewery @wharfebank tomorrow for @irishbeersnob enjoy! @BeoirOrg
— Sam Parker (@LordoftheBeers) July 28, 2014

Given we were staying out in Yeadon, these places weren’t too far away. We had a very clear itinerary set out which was based on this. We were really looking forward to this. 

First up was Wharfedale Brewing, who’s 2 Barrel Kit is neatly tucked in at the back of their pub, The Flying Duck. A building in Ilkley on the main road through to the Lakes. 

Here we met Stuart who is head brewer and we had a great old chat with him. He is very proud of

Source: The Irish Beer Snob

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