Copper Dragon Brewery

August 2003

Breweries have always held a fascination for me, apart from the obvious reasons. I went to have a look at the newly appointed Skipton Brewery, which, although it only became operational in March this year is already going from strength to strength.
I promise... not a drop passed my lips...

Ruth, partner to Steve Taylor showed me round the facilities, whilst the heavenly smell of malt, barley and hops wafted about my nostrils.

History of Skipton Brewery

In 1816 a maltster from Leeds by the name of Christopher Scott built his first steam powered brewery on the banks of the Leeds and Liverpool canal in Skipton. For almost ninety years the Scott family brewed quality ales for the local community. Now almost one hundred years later, the town has a new brewery based just outside the historical town centre. Copper Dragon Ales is the trade mark of the new Skipton Brewery Ltd.

Taking water from upper Wharfedale, our state-of-the-art brewhouse, combines modern technology, with the traditional techniques laid down by our forefathers.

Brewing

"Good barley makes good malt which makes good beer" - at Copper Dragon Brewery we use only the very best! Award winning Morris Otter, Crystal, and Roasted Malts contracted to leading U.K. maltster Thomas Fawcett & Sons of Castleford.

In the copper only traditional English whole hops, grown and harvested in the hop gardens of Kent and Worcester are used to give that authentic bitter flavour and unique hoppy aroma. Temperature controlled fermenters maintain the correct conditions for our own yeast strain to produce consistent quality ales.
The use of our own drays ensures deliveries direct from the brewery to the customer.
All enquiries please contact the brewery:

Copper Dragon all year production ales:-

• Best Bitter ABV 3.8% A refreshing amber best bitter, with a well balanced malty and hoppy flavour brewed to suit that special Northern palette.
• Pale Ale ABV 4.4% A traditional premium ale, full bodied and fruity with subtle hoppy undertones.
• Dark Ale ABV 3.5% A recipe from days gone by, using coloured malts to give a rich roasted flavour.
• Golden Pippin ABV 3.9% A light refreshing summer ale brewed using Maris Otter Malt and a new variety of hop, creating a citrus fruit flavour.
• Other Seasonal Specials will also be available.

The aim of the team at Copper Dragon is to brew quality ales to satisfy the tastes of the discerning drinker. This is achieved by using only the very best ingredients and expertise. We will produce new refreshing tastes as well as recreating flavours from the past including Scott's famous Golden Pippin Ale to mention just one. We hope you enjoy our efforts.
[Signed] Gordon Wilkinson Head Brewer

Copper Dragon Brewery
Snaygill Industrial Estate
Keighley Road, Skipton
North Yorkshire BD23 2QR
Tel: 01756 702130
Fax: 01756 702136
email: sales@copperdragon.uk.com
web: www.copperdragon.uk.com

With grateful thanks to Steve Taylor
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Sacks of Malt

"The aim of the team at Copper Dragon is to brew quality ales to satisfy the tastes of the discerning drinker. This is achieved by using only the very best ingredients and expertise. "

The best malts give the best taste

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Links

Local CAMRA

CAMRA

Maris Otter

Malt Beer Recipe

Braised Lamb Shanks with Malt Beer and Coriander

Hop Page