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Kirkstall Dissolution IPA is an India Pale Ale from Kirkstall Brewery, revived in Leeds in 2011 on a site near the ruins of Kirkstall Abbey, a Cistercian monastery founded in 1152. The beer's name references the dissolution of the monasteries carried out under Henry VIII in the 1530s, during which Kirkstall Abbey was surrendered to the Crown and largely dismantled. It is produced as a hop-forward British-style IPA.
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Where is Kirkstall Brewery located?
Kirkstall Brewery was revived in 2011 and operates on a site located near the ruins of Kirkstall Abbey in Leeds. The original abbey it neighbors was a Cistercian monastery founded in 1152.
What does the name 'Dissolution IPA' mean?
The beer's name is a historical reference to the dissolution of the monasteries carried out under King Henry VIII in the 16th century. This event led to the destruction and abandonment of the neighboring Kirkstall Abbey.
What kind of beer is Kirkstall Dissolution IPA?
It is an India Pale Ale known for having a strong hop profile with a crisp, bitter finish. It balances its hoppiness with a solid malt backbone typical of traditional British ales.
Is the Kirkstall Brewery an ancient company?
No, while it is themed around medieval history and located near a 12th-century abbey, the brewery itself was founded in the modern era. It was officially revived in Leeds in 2011 to bring brewing back to the historic area.
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