Hophead
ABV: 3.8% / 50 IBUFull bodied and full flavoured, Hophead is our mothership. Hoppy and golden with a distinct floral aroma and mighty elderflower hit from the Cascade hops. A stellar session beer.
Our Beers
Beer directly from the Brewery
We brew over 25 different beers every year, many of which can be purchased through our online store and you can also buy our draught beer in our Brewery Shop in Partridge Green. In the shop we offer beer in anything from 2 pints to a 72 pint Firkin.
For availability, prices etc. please email shop@darkstarbrewing.co.uk and to place an order please call the shop on 01403 713085, option 2. Please note Minipins, Polypins & Firkins need to be pre-ordered.
Orbiter
ABV: 4.0% / 37 IBUBlasting off with a modern take on the classic Best Bitter, Orbiter harnesses American Amarillo hops alongside the classic East Kent Goldings variety for a citrus hit. Amber in colour, this super sessionable beer combines rich, malt character with full on fruit hoppiness. A stellar twist on tradition.
APA
ABV: 4.7% / 60 IBUCrisp and citrusy with a signature dry finish, our classic American Pale Ale is brewed with a liberal dose of US hops: Cascade, Chinook and Centennial. A stellar combination.
Revelation
ABV: 5.7% / 65 IBURevelation is our legendary IPA for the hop lovers. Citrusy American hops added by the sack full and dry hopped with the ‘Hop Rocket’ to boost flavour. A stellar adventure.
Skylab
ABV: 4.2% / 40 IBUNamed after the first US space station, Skylab is aptly brewed with a trio of American hops – Simcoe, Columbus and Mosaic®. Having been for a dry hopped ride in our beloved ‘Hop Rocket’, this crisp India Pale Ale is packed full of zesty, fruity flavours. A stellar session IPA.
Sunquake
ABV: 4.8% / 40 IBUSunquake is an easy going IPA known to cause tropical tremors on the tastebuds. Inspired by the Golden State and bursting with juicy fruitiness, Azacca and Mosaic® hops bring peach, mango and tangerine flavours to the fore while Chinook hops deliver a touch of pine and bitterness for balance. A stellar taste explosion.
Galaxy Haze
ABV: 6.5% / 37 IBUOur first foray into the universe of New England IPAs, Galaxy Haze is juicy, crushable and of course hazy. Our most dry hopped beer to date, Galaxy, Nelson Sauvin and Simcoe hops collide to deliver peach, mango, passionfruit and gooseberry flavours. Expect low bitterness and a pillowy soft mouthfeel. A stellar taste of the tropics.
Lager
ABV: 4.0%Made with German lager malt, this low bitterness, clean and crisp lager is brewed using German hops, Polaris for bittering and Hallertau Mittelfruh and Saaz hops for aroma.
Hophead Ekuanot®
ABV: 3.8% / 50 IBUFor a twist on our classic golden ale, we have dry hopped this batch of Hophead with lashings of American Ekuanot® hops. This brings Lemon, Lime and Stone fruit flavours to the fore, which balance beautifully with the elderflower hit from the Cascade hops.
Trail Ridge IPA
ABV: 5.5% / 45 IBUA beer that fuses the dry bitterness of American west coast pale ale with the full-bodied mouthfeel of the New England variety. Heavily dry-hopped with Citra and Centennial Hops, this gloriously golden beer packs a zesty, peachy punch.
Creme Brulee
ABV: 5.9% / 20 IBUA dessert in a glass. This beer is brewed using unfermentable lactose sugar, vanilla beans and plenty of roasted malts to provide a sweet, smooth caramel drinking experience. No blowtorch was used in the making of this beer.
Critical Mass
ABV: 7.4% / 55 IBUA strong winter ale, Critical Mass is brewed with dark roasted barley malts and hopped with spicy Goldings hops. After an extended boil it is fermented using two English ale yeasts to deliver a perfectly balanced rich warming ale brimming with fruity esters.
Imperial Stout
ABV: 10.5%A vigorous fermentation is followed by a long maturation – the beer is brewed in February and then released on the unsuspecting public. A densely rich beer with a dark brown head, it has coffee and berry like aromas and a velvet mouth feel. This beer commands respect and deserves to be savoured slowly.
Green Hopped IPA
ABV: 6.5% / 65 IBUAn already full-flavoured IPA is made even bigger by using fresh ‘green’ hops infused into the slowly conditioned beer. Designed for those who like their hops as an extreme sport!
Session IPA
ABV: 4.2% / 40 IBUA crisp, sessionable pale ale with a fruity hop aroma provided by the Simcoe, Mosaic and Columbus hops. Unfined and unfiltered to retain the fresh hop character.
Hophead Mosaic
ABV: 3.8% / 50 IBULight and tropical golden ale, for a twist on our classic we have dry hopped this batch of Hophead with lashing of American Mosaic® hops. This brings Passionfruit and berry aromas which balance beautifully with the Elderflower hit from the Cascade hops.
Sunburst
ABV: 4.8% / 50 IBUA hint of initial sweetness adds to the fruitiness and grapefruit tang of this summer ale without detracting from its clean flavour and rich hop aroma.
Nørdland IPA
ABV: 5.0% / 40 IBUTaking its name from one of the best places on earth to view the northern lights, Nørdland IPA is a tropical delight with a distinctly Nordic twist. Notes of orange and citrus come from the rediscovered Norwegian farmhouse yeast "Kveik Voss" while Papaya, Stone-fruit and Blueberry flavours burst through, courtesy of the Galaxy and Mosaic hops, expect a swirling storm of fruity flavour.
Good news our Brewery Tours are back!!!!!
You read that correctly the Dark Star Brewery Tours are back on.
We shall be running two tour slots every other Saturday 10.00AM-12.00PM and 12.30PM- 2.30PM, due to social distancing measures we will have a maximum capacity of 6 people per tour group.
If your brewery tour was cancelled last year due to Covid-19 please get in touch by calling 01403 713085 (opt2) or email Shop@darkstarbrewing.co.uk stating your name and order number (if ordered online) to rearrange.
All brewery tours are on a first come, first serve basis and subject to availability.
Please observe all social distancing guidelines and measures we have put in place at the brewery, they are there for our staffs and your safety. You will be required to wear a mask at all times around the brewery unless exempt.
We look forward to welcoming you back soon.
