The multi-award winning Yorkshire brewery, famous for its Mary Jane session pale ale, will celebrate its latest milestone on March 1st.
The multi-award winning Yorkshire brewery, famous for its Mary Jane session pale ale, will celebrate its latest milestone on March 1st.
From humble beginnings, Ilkley Brewery is now an established brand showcasing the best of Yorkshire across the UK and internationally, combining heritage with innovation, passion with skill.
15 Years in Beer
- 4 million pints. That is 4x Olympic swimming pools!
- 365 different beers.
That’s an average of 2 new beers every month!
- 100+ local, regional, national and international awards.
- 15 countries exported to.
- 7 Supermarkets listings in UK
+ listed in France, Italy, Finland and Sweden
Ilkley Brewery won its first national award in 2009, and welcomed HRH Princess Anne in 2012. She unveiled a new expansion and brewed a special beer for the Jubilee that year, which was listed in Harvey Nichols and exported to the US. Bespoke brews have since been commissioned for Harewood House, The Savoy, M&S and Booths. There have also been collaborations with breweries in the Netherlands, Italy, Spain, Ukraine and around the world, as well as with many UK breweries. 2024 will see more new beers than ever, with exciting collaborations, new specials and projects well underway. In fact, there have already been EIGHT brand new beers designed and released this year already!
Luke Raven, the brewery’s co-owner, said this of reaching the milestone;
“It’s been an incredible journey to get to this point. From a homebrew kit in a garage and winning a National award in our 1st year, to the expansions that have followed. I am so proud of everyone involved, and in particular our current team who work tirelessly to ensure the best pint is brewed, shipped and enjoyed. 15 Years is just the beginning!”
Set against an increasingly challenging industry backdrop, Ilkley Brewery’s continued and resolute success stands out. Brexit, COVID, the invasion of Ukraine and now the cost-of-living crisis – each challenge managed and overcome, putting the business in a strong position to be looking ahead to the next 15 years. 2024 has already seen further expansion with two new fermenters installed ready for all of the new beers.
Luke continued;
“We have a full programme of celebrations planned for the whole year, for both the local and wider communities. Keep an eye out on our socials and website for announcements and details of our festivals, live music and comedy events, as well as exciting collaborations and new beer releases.”
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If you require images or logo files, or for any more information, contact:
Luke Raven 07805 343707 lraven@ilkleybrewery.co.uk
EDITORS NOTE:
Mary Jane, the brewery’s flagship beer, is more than just a character from the folk anthem Ont’ Ilkley Moor Bah’tat now, she is part of many people’s beery story.
Our mission statement is to be Powered by Beer™, and this core value runs through every decision we make, and makes us who we are:
Powered by History: The original brewery in Ilkley was founded in 1873 but was swallowed up by Bass in the 1920s.
Powered by Hops: We brew beers to suit every palate, using only the best ingredients.
Powered by People: Community is key. We are in it together.
A snippet of what other people have said about us:
“Mary Jane is the ideal easy-drinking pale” – BBC Good Food Guide
“Best of breed” – @Llamaman, on X
“Perfect for summer nights with friends” – Yorkshire Times
“A Yorkshire beer to be savoured for the flavour” – 5 Star Amazon Review
“Great People, superb beer and impeccable customer service. HIGHLY RECOMMENDED” – 5 Star Google Review
If you require images or logo files, or for any more information, contact:
Luke Raven 07805 343707 lraven@ilkleybrewery.co.uk
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