Ilkley Brewery – Marathon De Melon Watermelon Pale Ale

Description

One of the Ilkley team is off to run The Marathon Des Sables, which is 156 miles across the Sahara Desert. She is fundraising for Yorkshire Cancer Research. The team brewed this watermelon pale to help her over the finish line. Refreshing, juicy watermelon supported by a biscuity backbone with some grassy undertones. Limited availability, and they ask that you donate 10p per can to Yorkshire Cancer Research, a donation they’ll match.

About the brewery

Ilkley has been famous for its pure water since Roman times, when the Olicana settlement was first established there on the banks of the river Wharfe. Parts of the old brewery buildings still stand today, and the shadows of the Olicana trademark can still be seen in some of the town’s pubs. The brewer’s tradition was brought back to the Yorkshire spa town after a 100 year hiatus in 2009, and like its predecessor the new Brewery built its reputation on the quality of the ingredients and skill of the brewing team. The brewery is an important part of the community; providing jobs and working with local business and producers, as well as being an ambassador for Ilkley and Yorkshire having won national plaudits and awards. Since inception the brewery has grown at an astounding rate, and they now produce over 50,000 pints a week.