Thousands celebrate Brew York’s milestone anniversary

Brew York, in Walmgate, marked its tenth anniversary with its annual Birthday Bash – a now firm fixture on beer-lovers’ calendars.

Visitors – some of whom travelled from northern Scotland to attend the event – were treated to a selection of over 130 beers.

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Among the highlights were a series of special drinks created in collaboration with ten European breweries.

More than 2,000 people attended the event (Image: Brew York)

These included Velvet Starfall, a Pastéis de Nata Imperial Stout brewed in collaboration with Frontaal Brewery from the Netherlands, and Tropic Touch, a guava, mango and apricot pastry sour produced alongside Prizm Brewing of France.

They were complimented by three additional exclusive beers – Rum & Bourbon BA Imperial Stout, Satuernes BA Golden Sour and Brandy & Bourbon Barley Wine.

Lee Grabham, Brew York’s co-founder and production director, said the weekend was a proud moment for the team.

A selection of more than 130 beers were on offer (Image: Brew York)

He added: “From the moment we welcomed our guests into this wonderful city we call home we’ve been non-stop.

“Full credit goes to not only the Brew York team, but also the volunteers who really enable us to put the event on.

“A mammoth task by anyone’s standards – and we all did it! Thank you, thank you, thank you.”

The event is now an annual one, with plans already in place for the 11th birthday celebrations (Image: Brew York)

Brew York transformed its space in its Osbaldwick brewery site to accommodate the crowds at the event.

All available space was converted to make room for eight additional bars, a beer van, two marquees hosting special tastings and live music, and four food vendors.

The company said: “Demand was high throughout the weekend, with visitors queuing hours before the doors opened at 5pm on Friday, and again ahead of both Saturday sessions.”

Organisers have already pencilled in a date for the 11th birthday celebrations, which will take place on Friday (April 16) and Saturday (April 17).