Dark Star Brewing Company

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Dark Star Brewing Company[edit | edit source]

Dark Star Brewing Company is a renowned craft brewery located in Sussex, England. Founded in 1994 by Rob Jones and Peter Halliday, the brewery has gained a reputation for producing high-quality and innovative beers.

History[edit | edit source]

Dark Star Brewing Company was established in 1994 in the small village of Ansty, West Sussex. Rob Jones and Peter Halliday, both passionate homebrewers, decided to turn their hobby into a business venture. They started with a small 10-barrel plant and focused on brewing traditional English ales.

Over the years, Dark Star Brewing Company gained popularity and expanded its operations. In 2001, they moved to a larger facility in Partridge Green, West Sussex, to meet the increasing demand for their beers. The new brewery allowed them to increase their production capacity and experiment with new beer styles.

Beers[edit | edit source]

Dark Star Brewing Company offers a wide range of beers, each crafted with care and attention to detail. Some of their popular beers include:

Hophead[edit | edit source]

Hophead is Dark Star Brewing Company's flagship beer. It is a golden ale with a distinctive hoppy character. Brewed using a blend of English and American hops, Hophead offers a refreshing and citrusy flavor profile.

Revelation[edit | edit source]

Revelation is a hoppy pale ale that showcases the brewery's commitment to brewing bold and flavorful beers. It is brewed with a combination of American and New Zealand hops, resulting in a tropical and fruity aroma.

Espresso Stout[edit | edit source]

Dark Star Brewing Company is also known for its rich and flavorful stouts. The Espresso Stout is a prime example, brewed with freshly ground espresso beans to create a robust and aromatic beer with notes of coffee and chocolate.

Awards and Recognition[edit | edit source]

Dark Star Brewing Company has received numerous awards and accolades for its exceptional beers. Some notable achievements include:

  • Gold Medal at the Great British Beer Festival for Hophead.
  • Champion Beer of Britain award for Revelation.
  • Multiple awards at the World Beer Awards for various beer styles.

Sustainability Initiatives[edit | edit source]

Dark Star Brewing Company is committed to sustainability and reducing its environmental impact. They have implemented several initiatives to achieve this goal, including:

  • Utilizing renewable energy sources to power their brewery.
  • Implementing water-saving measures in their brewing process.
  • Partnering with local farmers to repurpose spent grains as animal feed.

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