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Craft Beer Quarter Tour - practical travel guide with honest advice.
A two-hour walking tour of three craft breweries in Holbeck's brewery quarter, approximately one mile south of the city centre. You'll visit working breweries with active fermentation, learn about brewing process from head brewers, and taste four to six different beers across the venues. The tour includes behind-the-scenes access to tank rooms and taprooms that aren't open to the general public. Book weekends early as weekend tours fill quickly. Best for craft beer enthusiasts. This is a easy activity lasting 2 hours. Group size: 2-20. You meet at Northern Monk Refectory. Key highlights: Access to working fermentation tanks and brewing equipment, Explanation of hop varieties and brewing techniques from experienced brewers, Tastings of four to six different craft beers.
Price: £25
Duration: 2 hours
Difficulty: easy
Group size: 2-20
Minimum age: 18+
Best for: craft beer enthusiasts
Best time: Saturday and Sunday afternoons (1:00pm-3:00pm start times); weekday tours available with less demand. Avoid Monday (some breweries closed) and bank holidays when operations may be limited.
Meeting point: Northern Monk Refectory
Languages: English
Here is how the experience unfolds:
0:00 - Meeting Gather at Northern Monk Refectory on Marshall Street - Check-in and receive tour overview; guide introduces brewery quarter history and local craft beer movement.
0:15 - Northern Monk Brewery Walk through fermentation tank room and see brewing in action - See 20+ stainless steel tanks, learn about hop usage and fermentation temperatures, taste one beer at the taproom.
0:50 - Meantime Brewery or Tempest Brewery Tour second brewery's brewing floor and taste two contrasting beer styles - Learn about specialty beers (IPAs, stouts, sours depending on brewery); sample two pours at their bar.
1:25 - Third brewery (Tiny Rebel or independent local) Final brewery visit with tasting and informal chat with head brewer if available - Often includes food pairing suggestion or brewery merchandise discount voucher.
1:55 - Close Return to Northern Monk Refectory; tour ends - Option to stay and purchase additional beers or food; guide recommends local brewery taprooms.
The whole experience takes 2 hours. Difficulty: easy. You meet at Northern Monk Refectory.
| Detail | Info |
|---|---|
| Price | £25 |
| Duration | 2 hours |
| Difficulty | easy |
| Group size | 2-20 |
| Minimum age | 18+ |
| Meeting point | Northern Monk Refectory |
| Languages | English |
| Cancellation | Free cancellation up to 48 hours; non-refundable within 48 hours. Weekend tours book up fast; cancel early if plans change. |
| Accessibility | Brewery floors have some steps and uneven surfaces. Not fully wheelchair accessible due to brewing equipment placement. Inform operator if mobility assistance needed. |
What is included: Entry to three breweries, Four to six beer tastings (4-5 ounce pours), Knowledgeable guide with brewing expertise, Brewery merchandise discount (typically 15% at Northern Monk).
Not included: Food pairing beyond brewery recommendations, Transportation between venues, Additional beers beyond tour tastings, Gratuity for guide. You will need to arrange these yourself.
What to bring: Comfortable walking shoes (approximately 1 mile total), Water bottle; breweries provide water but bringing your own is practical, Cash or card for any additional beer purchases after tour. Having these with you makes the experience smoother.
Best time to go: Saturday and Sunday afternoons (1:00pm-3:00pm start times); weekday tours available with less demand. Avoid Monday (some breweries closed) and bank holidays when operations may be limited..
Tip: Weekend tours book up quickly
Tip: Includes brewery merchandise discount
Accessibility: Brewery floors have some steps and uneven surfaces. Not fully wheelchair accessible due to brewing equipment placement. Inform operator if mobility assistance needed..
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Cancellation policy: Free cancellation up to 48 hours; non-refundable within 48 hours. Weekend tours book up fast; cancel early if plans change..
Accessibility: Brewery floors have some steps and uneven surfaces. Not fully wheelchair accessible due to brewing equipment placement. Inform operator if mobility assistance needed..
Best time to go: Saturday and Sunday afternoons (1:00pm-3:00pm start times); weekday tours available with less demand. Avoid Monday (some breweries closed) and bank holidays when operations may be limited..
Expect approximately 20-24 ounces (600ml) of beer across four to six tastings, spread over two hours. Pours are typically 4-5 ounces, designed for flavour appreciation rather than intoxication. Water is available at each brewery. Most people find the beer amount manageable.
No. The guide explains brewing terminology, hop varieties, and beer styles in accessible language. Beginners and experienced craft beer drinkers equally enjoy the tour. The focus is on learning and tasting, not expertise testing.
Yes. Northern Monk Brewery Tours offers private tours for groups of 8+. Contact them directly for pricing and scheduling. Private tours allow custom brewery selection and longer time at each venue.
Expect approximately 20-24 ounces (600ml) of beer across four to six tastings, spread over two hours. Pours are typically 4-5 ounces, designed for flavour appreciation rather than intoxication. Water is available at each brewery. Most people find the beer amount manageable.
No. The guide explains brewing terminology, hop varieties, and beer styles in accessible language. Beginners and experienced craft beer drinkers equally enjoy the tour. The focus is on learning and tasting, not expertise testing.
Yes. Northern Monk Brewery Tours offers private tours for groups of 8+. Contact them directly for pricing and scheduling. Private tours allow custom brewery selection and longer time at each venue.
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