The vast array of pubs, bars, breweries and nightclubs in Leeds ensures there is plenty of choice for those bringing an end to the month-long teetotalism. Various venues offer drinks brewed and crafted in the city, allowing those finally indulging to do so whilst celebrating local businesses.
With the weekend upon us, the Yorkshire Evening Post has assembled a handy list of local beers and spirits you may want to try this weekend. Who knows, you might even stumble upon your new favourite drink.
1. Waterpistol
This juicy pale ale is brewed by Amity Brew Co in Farsley. Photo: Simon Hulme
2. London Dry Gin
Don't be fooled by the name - this gin is produced by John Robert's Botanic Request in Farsley. Photo: Steve Riding
3. Virtuous
Kirkstall Brewery's flagship IPA is a crisp drink with fruity notes. Photo: Jonathan Gawthorpe
4. Ellis Morton who owns Whitewood Distilling Co in Headingley. 3rd August 2022. Picture : Jonathan Gawthorpe
Headingley's Whitewood Distilling Co produces the Poached Pear botanical spirit, which features ripe pears cooked slowly in red wine, port and Pedro Ximenez sherry alongside alongside organic vanilla, orange, cassia bark, clove and star anise. Photo: Jonathan Gawthorpe
5. Pineapple Infused Rum
Libations Rum in Leeds produce Pineapple Infused Rum, a fruity spirit infused in whole white extra small Monte Lirio pineapples. Photo: James Hardisty
6. Faith
This hazy pale ale is packed with soft fruit flavours and is brewed by Leeds' very own Northern Monk. Photo: James Hardisty