Ten of the best craft breweries in Yorkshire

Yorkshire is teeming with small breweries making some of the best beer in the world.

Picking the best from such a good bunch is almost impossible. The county is huge and the number of breweries in growing year on year. Here is a list of some of those making beer worth trying.

Yorkshire is celebrated for its beer. Here's some of the best.placeholder image
Yorkshire is celebrated for its beer. Here's some of the best.
Founded in 2011, the beers from Magic Rock are craft staples in shops and pubs alike. Flagship beers include Cannonball IPA and Inhaler Hoppy Pale Ale.placeholder image
Founded in 2011, the beers from Magic Rock are craft staples in shops and pubs alike. Flagship beers include Cannonball IPA and Inhaler Hoppy Pale Ale.
Blue Bee Brewery makes some of Sheffield's most popular beers. Reet Pale is a staple at the Rutland Arms, often on sale alongside Hillfoot Best Bitter.placeholder image
Blue Bee Brewery makes some of Sheffield's most popular beers. Reet Pale is a staple at the Rutland Arms, often on sale alongside Hillfoot Best Bitter.
Barnsley's celebrated Acorn Brewery is one of the larger operations on this list. It also runs a beer club on the last Friday of every month.placeholder image
Barnsley's celebrated Acorn Brewery is one of the larger operations on this list. It also runs a beer club on the last Friday of every month.
Home of the famous Pale Rider. Founded in 1990 by the landlord of the Fat Cat. It was the first new brewery to open in Sheffield in 100 years.placeholder image
Home of the famous Pale Rider. Founded in 1990 by the landlord of the Fat Cat. It was the first new brewery to open in Sheffield in 100 years.
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