The barrels are tapped, the grills are sizzling, and the stage is set - Henshaws Beer Fest is back for another weekend of top-quality beer, food, and live entertainment, all supporting Henshaws. Every pint and bite helps people with visual impairments and disabilities live more independently.
This year’s beer selection is bigger than ever, with a variety of ales, lagers, ciders, and craft beers from top local breweries. Check the festival guide for tasting notes and plan your perfect pour. Pair your drinks with freshly made calzones, wood-fired pizzas, burgers and sweet treats from local vendors.
Live music will keep the energy high, and families can enjoy fun activities like Hook-a-Duck and face painting. Don’t miss the festival raffle, where you can win amazing prizes. You can also check out the Artmakers’ collection, where unique handmade pieces, from mosaics to pottery are available to buy with all proceeds coming back into the centre, supporting the artists.
A huge thank you to Servoca Health Care and all our sponsors. The festival team is ready to help, so grab a drink, soak in the atmosphere, and let’s make this Beer Fest the best one yet!
RAFFLE PRIZES
Prizes up for grabs include a family ticket to Bolton Castle, a family voucher for the Jorvik Centre, and a York City Sightseeing Cruise for two, with every ticket sold supporting Henshaws vital work.
Tickets are available from our Token and Raffle station and cost £2.00 each.
Winners will be drawn on Sunday evening and will be contacted with news of their prizes as soon as possible.
Sponsored by Harmony Energy
Tokens!
We operate on a simple token system for drinks, they cost £2.50 each and are available to purchase at the Token and Raffle Station via cash or card.
½ Pint Beer or Cider 1 Token
Glass of wine 2 Tokens
Spirit & Mixer 2 Tokens
Pint Beer or Cider 2 Tokens
Glass of fizz 2 Tokens
Soft drinks are available to purchase in the café.
Food
180° Streetfood
Indulge in authentic Italian street food with 180° Streetfood’s delectable offerings. Their arancini promise a delightful crunch that gives way to a soft, flavourful centre. For a taste of southern Italy, savour their delicious fried calzone. Each dish is meticulously crafted using fresh, traditional Italian ingredients, following to time-honoured recipes.
Sparkle and Magic: For those with a sweet tooth we have proper Yorkshire Brymor ice cream being served up. Made with local milk and cream from cows grazing the pastures of the Yorkshire Dales, there are delicious flavours available, ranging from creamy chocolate and Madagascan vanilla to rum and raisin!
Henshaws BBQ & Pizza: Freshly made, authentic wood-fired pizzas with a variety of delicious toppings, cooked to perfection on-site. As well as juicy burgers and sizzling hot dogs straight from the BBQ, ready to keep you fuelled and satisfied all day long.
Music!
We have a selection of music available to enjoy over the weekend from fantastic local musicians across 2 stages!
Saturday 4th May
Time Main Stage Indoor Stage
12.00pm Rufus Beckett
1.00pm Hamish Harper
2.00pm Leo Hicks Indoor family activities
3.00pm Rory Hoy
4.00pm Voice of the People
Saturday 4th May
Over 18’s session
Time Main Stage
6.00pm Ade Payne
7.00pm Harrogate Spa Town Ukes
8.00pm Crafted in Rock
9.00pm Pepperhead
10.00 pm Captain and the Bear
Sunday 5th May
Time Main Stage Indoor Stage
12.00pm Lochlan Shaw
1.00pm Shindig DJs
2.00pm Shindig DJs The Lights
3.00pm Stray Dogs Howlin Jim Thistle
4.00pm Drop Leg Steppers S.M.I.F.F.F & slimJIM
5.00pm Hot Sauce
Beers!
Harrogate Brewing Co.
Location - Harrogate, North Yorkshire
Iris NEIPA 6.3%
This beer was made to celebrate the birth of Iris June McCarthy on 29th Jan 2021. Local malts, freshest hops from around the world and all their love to make this beer as special as she is. DDH New England IPA - Galaxy, Mosaic & Azacca Allergens: Gluten (Malted Barley, Wheat and Oats). Vegan.
Harrogate Pilsner 4.5%
A Czech inspired pilsner made with bohemian malt and saaz hops for a crisp and refreshing premium lager. Allergens: Gluten (Malted Barley). Vegan.
Harrogate Pale 4.2%
A quintessentially English Pale ale using Amarillo and Citra hops. Light bodied with floral notes and hints of citrus. Allergens: Gluten (Malted Barley & Wheat). Vegan.
Porter 4.8%
Traditional eighteenth century recipe. Wellhopped and made with brown malt. Dark ale with notes of coffee & chocolate. Allergens: Gluten (Malted Barley and Wheat). Vegan.
DESIGNATED DRIVER?
Look out for our fantastic selection of low and alcohol free options available on the day too!
Beers!
Roosters
Location - Knaresborough, North Yorkshire
YPA® - 4.1%
A two-time gold medal winner at the prestigious World Beer Cup, YPA® (Yorkshire Pale Ale) is a pale, aromatic, summer ale that offers up delicate peachy and berry fruit flavours.
Yorkshire’s Best – 3.8%
A smooth, amber best bitter brewed with British hops - Challenger, First Gold, and Ernest - offering fruity, modern characteristics balanced by a moreish bitterness. Gluten Free
Hoppy & Glorious - 3.7%
A pale ale blending Centennial, Mosaic, and Rakau hops for juicy tropical fruit flavours, a hint of citrus, and a refreshing grapefruit finish.
Easy-Going Assassin – 4.3%
A lighter, gluten-free take on our flagship IPA, BabyFaced Assassin. Brewed with 100% Citra hops, it’s an easy-drinking yet punchy session IPA with mandarin, mango, apricot, and juicy grapefruit bitterness. Gluten Free
Good As Hell- 4.3%
A crisp, golden lager balancing malt sweetness with light bitterness and floral notes from Liberty and Tettnang hops. A masterclass in drinkability, proving that simple pleasures are often the most rewarding. Gluten Free
Beers!
Daleside
Location - Harrogate, North Yorkshire
Lager 4.3%
Daleside Lager is an authentic craft lager with a delicate floral aroma and refreshing finish.
Pacesetter 3.4%
A pale, sessionable beer. Soft on the palate, with citrus and tropical fruit notes.
Blonde 3.9%
A refreshing, golden beer with a hoppy aroma and crisp palate, A subtle aftertaste makes this a wonderful quaffing beer.
Green Grass 4.5%
An amber ale with a refreshing blend of English hops. Fruity on the palate with balancing hoppy bitterness.
Monkey Wrench 5.3%
A rich complex ale, ruby in colour with fruity aromas and a smooth, satisfying finish.
Black Sheep Brewery
Location - Masham, North Yorkshire
Bobby Horn’s Cider 4.7%
Made with 100% British apples and a higher juice content for better flavour. This is a cider with a refreshing sweetness on the front end, full of fresh apple notes with a crisp, dry and refreshing finish.
Beers!
Cold Bath Brewing Co.
Location - Harrogate, North Yorkshire
Cold Bath Lager – 4.2%
Brewed sustainably in Yorkshire, offers a clean and crisp taste. Made with on-site grown malt and barley, plus top European ale hops, it delivers a refreshing craft experience.
1571 Alcohol free pale ale - Non-alcoholic 0.5%
Clean, crisp and sustainably brewed, 1571 is loaded with oats and B12 to help you hydrate and recover. Full bodied with just a hint of citrus, this is an isotonic beer full of flavour without the alcohol. Vegan
Witbier - 4.8%
Belgium meets Bavaria. Bright and unfiltered this Witbier pairs Europe’s finest ingredients with the best of locally sourced British. Orange peel, coriander and chamomile combine with a Bavarian Hefeweizen yeast to create a beautifully balanced, soft Witbier.
Turning Point Brew Co.
Location - Knaresborough, North Yorkshire
Astral Voyage – 3.4%
Join us on a journey through space and time, and also… beer? Citra, Mosaic, and Galaxy hops make this little IPA a tropical delight.
Wave length – 4.5%
Incredibly light in colour, and glistening with Mosaic, Mosaic and more Mosaic. A juicy and piney showcase of our absolute favourite hop.
Spirits!
Slingsby Gin (Spirit of Harrogate)
Location - Harrogate, North Yorkshire
London Dry Gin – 42%
Award-winning London Dry Gin combines Harrogate’s unique botanicals like primrose, nettle, rhubarb, and Taylors of Harrogate tea with water from the Harrogate aquifer and fine global ingredients, creating a distinctively fresh gin.
Yorkshire Rhubarb Gin – 40%
London Dry Gin, made with local botanicals, with premium Yorkshire rhubarb from the renowned ‘Rhubarb Triangle’. Enhanced with water from the Harrogate aquifer, pure single grain spirit, and select global ingredients, it’s a unique blend.
Marmalade Gin– 40%
Crafted with Harrogate’s local botanicals and zesty Yorkshire marmalade, is enhanced with water from the Harrogate aquifer, pure single grain spirit, and select global ingredients for a unique, refreshing blend.
Blackberry Gin– 40%
Combines award-winning London Dry Gin with Yorkshire blackberries, using local botanicals, Harrogate aquifer water, and premium global ingredients.
Vodka – 40%
Crafted from the finest English wheat, distilled seven times and blended with Harrogate spring water,this vodka boasts a bold, smooth finish.
Selection of tonics and mixers available
Wines!
Yorkshire Heart
Location - Nun Monkton, North Yorkshire
Sparkling White Wine - 11% ABV
100% Seyval Blanc which produces a beautifully rounded easy to drink sparkling wine with white blossom & apple overtones.
Sparkling Rose Wine - 11% ABV
This sparkling rose is a blend of 80% Seyval blanc with 20% Pinot Noir added at fermentation which gives a refreshing summer fruit flavour with raspberry & cherry notes.
Latimer White Wine - 11.5% ABV
A light bodied, fresh acidity fruity dry still wine made from a blend of Solaris 90%, Seyval blanc and Oretga grapes.
Latimer Rose Wine - 12.5% AVB
A rich deep rose colour but still a dry still wine, made from 100% Regent grapes. This wine is full of ripe summer fruits, strawberries, raspberries and currants.
A huge thank you goes out to all our sponsors and event partners who have ensured that Beer Fest 2025 is a
Special thanks to
Raffle prizes donated by:
Bawtry Paintball Fields
Bolton Castle
Cineworld York
City Cruises York
Embsay & Bolton
Abbey Steam Railway
Greggs
RHS Harlow Carr Gardens
Indoor Funfair
Jorvik Centre
Little Breads
Starling Independent Bar Kitchen
Thirsk Racecourse
Vanilli’s Gelato
An extra special thanks goes out to all of our volunteers without whom this weekend would not be possible!
