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.
Solar Eclipse
ABV: 4.5% / 40 IBUA classic battle between dark and light, Solar Eclipse pours as black as the night sky with roasted coffee and rich chocolate notes. But don’t be fooled - brewed with an abundance of New-world hops, this IPA also teems with bright, zesty, tropical flavours. A stellar contradiction.
Planet Hop
ABV: 4.7% / 40 IBUWorking with some of Planet Earth’s finest hop growers and merchants, this beer heroes experimental, modern British hop varieties. Delivering big, bold flavours, this American-style IPA shows that hops don’t have to cross the Atlantic to pack a fruity punch. Straw coloured and offering tropical and citrus notes, Planet Hop is brewed with a neutral yeast strain and a basic malt bill to let the hops shine. A stellar homegrown hero.
Nørdland
ABV: 5.0% / 40 IBUSometimes the universe’s greatest wonders happen right here on Earth. Taking its name from one of the best places to view the Northern Lights, Nørdland is a tropical IPA 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, thanks to Galaxy and Mosaic hops. A stellar swirling storm of fruity flavour.
Critical Mass Barrel-Aged
ABV: 9.8% / 55 IBUBrewed with dark roasted barley malts and hopped with spicy Goldings hops, Critical Mass is fermented using two English ale yeasts to deliver a perfectly balanced, rich ale brimming with fruity esters. This special-edition of our classic strong ale has taken on new character, with rich sherry and almond notes coming to the fore following a period of maturation in Oloroso casks. A stellar barrel-aged adventure.
Important Information
Due to IT issues we are currently unable to process orders for Shipping, Click and Collect or Brewery Tours.
Our physical store is trading as normal-
Thu - Fri 12.00-17.00
Sat 10.00 - 15.00
If you have any enquirys please call 01403 713085 (opt2) and we will aim to get back to you as soon as we can.
Many Thanks,
Team Dark Star
