Heritage Beers

Hand crafted cask beer from Sheffield

Cask ale is a huge part of British culture, and of Abbeydale Brewery’s history – a link to our past and a big part of our future.  A well kept pint of independently brewed real ale, enjoyed in a traditional British pub, is for us one of life’s great pleasures.

Alongside our well known range of core beers, we always maintain different series’ of specials to bring variety to your bar.  Here our designer is given themes and ideas to run with, and our brewers choose their favourites from our hop store to make sure we always have something new and interesting in stock.  Our Doctor Morton’s beers have been running for many years, including Pat Morton himself on the design, and feature some of the absurd humour that has always been a part of our brewery.

In 2016 we engaged Sheffield based Field Design and artist James Green to update the branding of our permanently available cask range, ensuring the beers continue to look as relevant today as they taste.  And in 2020 we made these beers available in can for the first time, using the same recipe as for cask with just a little sparkle added prior to packaging.

Natural Print Series % Natural Print Series %
Natural Print Series % Inspired by the nature around us
Natural Print Series % Natural Print Series %
Natural Print Series % Inspired by the nature around us Inspired by taxonomic lithographs of the 19th century, this range of pale ales revels in the beauty of the natural world. (Please note - none of them contain the flora or botanicals represented by the artwork!)
Colour: Pale

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Mythical Creatures Series % Mythical Creatures Series %
Mythical Creatures Series % Ales of legendary proportions
Mythical Creatures Series % Mythical Creatures Series %
Mythical Creatures Series % Ales of legendary proportions Many a tall tale has started in a pub, with a pint of beer in hand, and here we aim to take this full circle!  The artwork for this range, all designed by our in house artist James Murphy, are all inspired by mythical creatures from around the globe.
Colour: Pale

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Stained Glass Series % Stained Glass Series %
Stained Glass Series % A window into the world of our spectacular specials
Stained Glass Series % Stained Glass Series %
Stained Glass Series % A window into the world of our spectacular specials Drawing together some of our best loved specials into a thematically satisfying series, our stained glass series has given these beers a timeless element, in keeping with the loosely ecclesiastical motif which ties together many of our heritage beers. Designs by James David Murphy were inspired by the original artworks from over the years, with plenty of scope to further expand the series in the future. An array of ales of astonishing variety, we're certain this range will offer something to tantalise your tastebuds!
Colour: Pale

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Through the Hopback Series % Through the Hopback Series %
Through the Hopback Series % Celebrating our very special Hopback
Through the Hopback Series % Through the Hopback Series %
Through the Hopback Series % Celebrating our very special Hopback A series of one-off cask specials, showcasing one of our very favourite pieces of kit, our beloved hopback! Originally used as a mashtun, this humble little wood-clad vessel has been with us since the early days of the brewery (although it is a little bigger than our very first ever mashtun!) Since our brewery upgrade back in 2010, the hopback is now used to infuse the wort with oodles of lovely hops after the beer has been boiled and made it out of the kettle, to ensure our beers benefit as much as possible from delicate hop oils and aromas that would otherwise be boiled away and lost. Using whole leaf hops at this stage also acts as a filter bed (our hopback has a bespoke, specially made filter plate as part of it) which helps to remove surplus proteins from the wort and aids clarity in your pint. A lot of breweries don't have this luxury, so it's a very special part of our brewing process and was absolutely instrumental in allowing us to build our reputation as creators of delicious, hoppy pale ales! So we're very much looking forward to giving it a bit of glory on our pumpclips, as designed by our in-house artist, James Murphy
Colour: Pale

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Doctor Morton’s % Doctor Morton’s %
Doctor Morton’s % Famous Tinctures, salves and treatments
Doctor Morton’s % Doctor Morton’s %
Doctor Morton’s % Famous Tinctures, salves and treatments Doctor Morton is here to solve all your medicinal, therapeutic and pisciatric needs. Are you customers bothered by angry fishermen, dry throats or killer clowns? Doctor Morton has the (liquid) solution to any ailment. The good Doctor will be releasing these treatments into the wild on a regular basis, mainly after his afternoon nap. Available without prescription.
Colour: Pale

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Moonshine % Moonshine % Award winning beer
Moonshine 4.3% Our flagship pale ale
Moonshine % Moonshine % When there's a beer, there's a story!
Moonshine 4.3% Our flagship pale ale Our flagship pale, and our most famous beer. Moonshine has been in production since way back in 1996, when our brewery was amongst the early pioneers using American hops in the UK. Almost 30 years down the line and Moonshine is still a firm favourite across the board. Hopped with Willamette, Delta, Citra, Chinook & Centennial - this is a beautifully well balanced pale perfect for any occasion. Multi award winner, including Bronze medal winning Golden Ale at the CAMRA Champion Beer of Britain Awards 2018.
First Brewed: 16th August 1996Bitter: 122.5Sweet: 122.5ABV: 4.3%OG: 41.3PG: 7.9Malt: Maris Otter Barley // WheatHops: Willamette // Centennial // Chinook // Citra // DeltaYeast: HouseOther Ingredients: Brewed using a gluten reducing enzymeIBU: 24

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Our flagship pale ale and our most famous beer! Abbeydale Moonshine continues to stand the test of time and we don’t mind sharing that this beer has been called a Sheffield icon. Not only was it our first ever brew, it has remained our biggest seller for all of its (and our) 30 year history.

With its distinctive “Moonshine Blue” badge, and its refined, eminently drinkable flavour profile that simply does not age, we are so proud of this beer and all that it represents.

Moonshine was initially inspired by two things. The type of beers our founder and original brewer Pat liked to drink, along with the hop-forward American beers which were just reaching our shores in the mid 90s – but at a slightly more sessionable ABV.

Moonshine is light on bitterness, with the emphasis on late-added hops for flavour rather than hops added to the boil (which would extract a higher level of bitterness). Originally 100% Willamette hops, and with a character still very much driven by Willamette, the recipe for Moonshine has shifted gently over the years, blending in other hop varieties including Citra, Centennial, Delta and Chinook, at carefully adjusted volumes to ensure the flavour of the beer itself remains consistent.

Read the full story of our flagship beer here.

 

All of our beer is gluten free. You can find more information about the process we use to achieve this here.

Keep up to date with all our news and beer releases on our instagram and facebook pages.

Abbeydale Brewery, along with our Taproom and Pub, are 100% Employee owned.

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Deception % Deception % Award winning beer
Deception 4.1% New Zealand Pale Ale
Deception % Deception % When there's a beer, there's a story!
Deception 4.1% New Zealand Pale Ale Light and refreshing NZ pale ale, showcasing the incredible Nelson Sauvin hops famed for delicious citrus flavours with hints of gooseberry and white grape. Primarily hopped with Nelson, balanced by the addition of other hops including Amarillo, Chinook, Galaxy and Columbus giving a crisp bitter finish. A multi award winner, including Champion Beer of Sheffield 2010 and 11. Gluten free.
First Brewed: 21st January 2008Bitter: 1233.5Sweet: 1233.5ABV: 4.1%OG: 40.3PG: 8.5Colour: PaleMalt: Maris Otter Barley //WheatHops: Nelson Sauvin, Amarillo, Galaxy, Chinook, ColumbusOther Ingredients: Brewed using a gluten-reducing enzymeIBU: 45

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The story of Deception starts back in 2008, when we were trialling some new hops in a series of specials.  Friend of the brewery Stuart Noble wouldn’t stop talking about a new hop from New Zealand, Nelson Sauvin, a hop that supposedly brought with it flavours of Sauvignon Blanc, and so we thought we’d give it a go.  Our hop suppliers, Charles Faram, also knew how much our brewery owner Pat loved experimenting with new varieties and so were happy to help us get our gauntlet gloves on some. We brewed one full brew length of it, sold out of it within weeks and promptly had to brew it again!

You can find out more about our much loved NZ Pale Ale in this blog we wrote to celebrate its 18th birthday this year!

All of our beer is gluten free. You can find more information about the process we use to achieve this here.

Keep up to date with all our news and beer releases on our instagram and facebook pages.

Abbeydale Brewery, along with our Taproom and Pub, are 100% Employee owned.

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Absolution % Absolution % Award winning beer
Absolution 5.3% Premium strength golden ale
Absolution % Absolution % When there's a beer, there's a story!
Absolution 5.3% Premium strength golden ale Fruity, premium strength golden ale showcasing hops from around the world. Willamette and Cascade in the American corner with fruity, floral flavours, beautifully balanced by citrussy and spicy Bobek and Spalt hops grown by our neighbours over on the continent. 2020 Champion Beer of Yorkshire Gold medal (premium bitter category) and 6 time medallist since 2011. Dangerously easy drinking...
First Brewed: 16th August 1996Bitter: 122.5Sweet: 1233.5ABV: 5.3%OG: 50PG: 9Malt: Maris Otter BarleyHops: Cascade // Bobek // Spalt // WillametteYeast: HouseOther Ingredients: May contain traces of Wheat. Brewed using a gluten reducing enzyme.IBU: 29

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The first beer we ever created!

All of our beer is gluten free. You can find more information about the process we use to achieve this here.

Keep up to date with all our news and beer releases on our instagram and facebook pages.

Abbeydale Brewery, along with our Taproom and Pub, are 100% Employee owned.

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Daily Bread % Daily Bread % Award winning beer
Daily Bread 3.8% Best Bitter
Daily Bread % Daily Bread % When there's a beer, there's a story!
Daily Bread 3.8% Best Bitter Brewed to satisfy the traditional English bitter drinkers in our own pub, ideal for those in yours. Our take on a classic English bitter: copper coloured, well balanced, malty flavours and a smooth bitter finish. Using British grown Fuggles hops for subtle flavours, enhanced with a touch of Columbus and Bobek. National Bronze award winner at the SIBA Digital Beer Awards 2020. Gluten free.
First Brewed: 15th May 2007Bitter: 122.5Sweet: 1233.5ABV: 3.8%OG: 36.5PG: 7Malt: Maris Otter Barley // WheatHops: Bobek // Fuggles // ColumbusYeast: HouseOther Ingredients: Brewed using a gluten reducing enzymeIBU: 24

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The most traditional beer from our core range, it was a shift away from the high hopped pales on which we founded our reputation. It came about when we took on our wonderful pub The Rising Sun and encountered a hoard of bitter drinkers who wanted brown beer on the bar! Since then this beer has been an integral part of our core range with a loyal following amongst publicans and pub-goers alike.

All of our beer is gluten free. You can find more information about the process we use to achieve this here.

Keep up to date with all our news and beer releases on our instagram and facebook pages.

Abbeydale Brewery, along with our Taproom and Pub, are 100% Employee owned.

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Black Mass % Black Mass % Award winning beer
Black Mass 6.66% Black IPA
Black Mass % Black Mass % When there's a beer, there's a story!
Black Mass 6.66% Black IPA One of the world's longest standing Black IPAs. Brewed using 6 different malts including chocolate malts, black malts and roasted barley. Generously hopped with Cascade and Green Bullet. Flavours reminiscent of bitter chocolate, fruitcake and raisins, with beautiful aromas of coffee, pine, and burnt toast. A beast of a brew! Our most decorated beer - just some of its awards include... 4 time Gold Medallist at the CAMRA Champion Beer of Yorkshire awards (2017, 2015, 2011 and 2009) and winner of the Speciality IPA category at the SIBA North East Bottle & Can Awards 2022 and 2024, as well as at the SIBA National Bottle & Can Awards 2023, where it also scooped OVERALL CHAMPION! Silver medallist in the Barley Wine & Strong Ales category at the CAMRA Champion Beer of Britain - Winter 2025 awards. Gluten free and vegan.
First Brewed: 6th November 1996Bitter: 12344.5Sweet: 11.5ABV: 6.66%OG: 65PG: 14.1Malt: Maris Otter Barley // Crystal Malt // Chocolate Malt // Pale Chocolate // Roast Barley // Black Malt // WheatHops: Cascade // Green BulletYeast: HouseOther Ingredients: Brewed using a gluten reducing enzymeIBU: 155

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Black Mass has previously been described as a bit of an enigma… a hop forward dark beer, too hoppy to be labelled a straightforward stout and without a category to define it when it was first brewed over 25 years ago. The term “Black IPA” simply wasn’t around when the beer was first made, on 6th November 1996, and as a descriptor it didn’t really become part of the beery lexicon until circa 2008 – with its oxymoronic nature causing both consternation and fascination in the beer world ever since! More on this – and why we believe Black Mass could be the UK’s first Black IPA here.

Black Mass is also available in 9G Casks.

All of our beer is gluten free. You can find more information about the process we use to achieve this here.

Keep up to date with all our news and beer releases on our instagram and facebook pages.

Abbeydale Brewery, along with our Taproom and Pub, are 100% Employee owned.

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  • About Us

    A true Sheffield institution founded in 1996 and employee owned since 2024, Abbeydale Brewery blends heritage and tradition with creativity and innovation, showcasing these values across an unparalleled range of beers.

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  • Contact Us

    Abbeydale Brewery Ltd
    Unit 8, Aizlewood Road
    Sheffield
    S8 0YX
    Telephone: 0114 281 2712
    Email: social@abbeydalebrewery.co.uk

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