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.
Seville
ABV: 4.0% / 40 IBUTo celebrate brewery shop legend Les Masters 10th anniversary aboard the good ship Dark Star, we are bringing back one of his favourite brews – our orange pale ale, Seville. Mandarin Bavaria and Amarillo hops join forces with Spanish bitter oranges for a beer that delivers on its orange promise. A stellar return for our original fruit beer.
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.
Luminuzu
ABV: 4.2% / 35 IBUBrewed with Celeia and Ekuanot hops and a hearty dose of Lemon and Yuzu, this sessionable pale ale is on a mission to prove zest really is best. Expect a refreshingly zingy bitterness, and a soft mouthfeel courtesy of the wheat and oats. A stellar citrus sipper.
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.
Critical Mass
ABV: 7.4% / 55 IBUOur classic strong 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 ale brimming with fruity esters. A stellar winter warmer.
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.
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.
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.
