The Hop
York, YO1 9TA
York, YO1 9TA
The Hop
York, YO1 9TA
York, YO1 9TA
Cask Beers Available
Cask Beers Available
Lush Rat - 5.3%
Lush Rat
Ossett
5.3% Extra Pale Ale
Only the most delectable beverages gain approval for imbibing by the exuberant lush rat. Enjoying the succulent things in life can be a tough job, but some rat has to do it. Drink in the juicy gooseberry and white grape flavours with a lush twist of lime zest. Luscious, crushable and hazy.
Swally Rat - 5%
Swally Rat
Ossett
5% Specialty Stout
A deliciously decadent, silky smooth salted caramel coffee stout. Collaboration with Vault City.
Felt - 4%
Felt
Salt
4% Lager
A crisp and refreshing peach flavoured craft lager. Sweet and juicy to keep you coming back for more. Vegan friendly.
Silver King - 4.3%
Silver King
Ossett
4.3% American Pale
One of the original Ossett core beers from 1998 and SIBA national champion. This regal beer continues to be a timeless classic. A simple combination of UK grown pale malt and American Cascade and Chinook hops result in a crisp, dry and refreshing pale ale with aromas of citrus fruit and balanced bitterness. Gluten free.
Excelsius - 5%
Excelsius
Ossett
5% Pale Ale
Three times SIBA national champion and the strongest beer in our core range. A classic pale ale, brewed from British pale malt and US Cascade hops. Smooth, fruity and full-bodied, with a deceptive bitterness to complement its alcohol strength. Refreshing citrus hop aromas complete the sensory pleasure.
Butterley - 3.4%
Butterley
Ossett
3.4% Yorkshire Bitter
A traditional, easy drinking Yorkshire Bitter, made from all British ingredients. Pale copper in colour, this beer initially has sweet malt and honey on the palate, followed by a moderately bitter finish. The delicate hop aromas can be described as floral and spicy.
White Rat - 4%
White Rat
Ossett
4% Session Pale
Thriving on bold, hoppy citrus flavours, this maverick is always ahead of the curve. This very pale, hoppy ale is made from low colour malt. A combination of Cascade, Columbus and Amarillo hops produce an intensely aromatic and resinous finish.
Ossett Blonde - 3.9%
Ossett Blonde
Ossett
3.9% Pale Ale
This full-bodied, well-rounded pale ale has a warm golden hue that perfectly reflects a bright Yorkshire solstice. Mount hood and Opus hops are added late in the boil, creating sweet and delicate aromas. A true classic, brewed to stand the test of time. Previously known as Yorkshire Blonde.
Craft Keg Available
Huckaback - 5.5%
Huckaback
Salt
5.5% New England IPA
A golden, juicy New England IPA packed full of flavour. With a winning combination of Mosaic, Citra and Amarillo hops, expect a lemon sherbet aroma with strong notes of lemon verbena. Generously hopped, this hazy New England IPA is smooth and intensely fruity with a soft, pithy bitterness on the end. Vegan friendly.
Jute - 4.2%
Jute
Salt
4.2% Session IPA
A spin on the classic hazy style, with a seamless blend of Australian and American hops to create a seriously juicy session IPA delivering juicy, citrus notes and a low bitterness, melon-rind finish. Brewed for easy drinking, uncompromising on flavour. Hops: Centennial, Mosaic, Topaz and Vic Secret. Vegan friendly.
Serge - 4.5%
Serge
Salt
4.5% IPA
A session strength IPA crafted with an abundance of Citra hops, delivering a super juicy, tropical fruit flavour. Expect intense notes of mango, guava, and lychee fruit, all interwoven to perfection. The result is a characteristic haziness, a full-bodied experience, and a pleasantly balanced, light bitterness finish that lingers gently on the palate. Vegan friendly.
Hell Rat - 4%
Hell Rat
Ossett
4% Helles
Defiant and untamed, Hell Rat is a crisp, fresh Helles lager forged in the unrelenting fires of the underworld. Reserved for sinners, not saints. A refreshing Helles style lager brewed with extra pale malt. Part of the all new RAT range, emerging from the Ossett Brewery nest. Born from the shadows, crafted for the bold. Vegan friendly.
Alpacalypse - 4.3%
Alpacalypse
Salt
4.3% Session IPA
A modestly hazy and crisp session IPA that's enviably laid-back. Seriously crushable at 4.3%, this IPA cuts through the chaos to deliver subtle tropical flavours, citrus aromas and a gentle bitterness; delivering a light and refreshing finish. Vegan friendly.
Coming Soon
Ernie's Milk Stout - 4.5%
Ernie's Milk Stout
Settle
4.5% Milk Stout
Rich and malty with roast coffee and chocolate tones, finished with a sweetness from the milk - it's heaven!
Trip Hop #2 - 4%
Trip Hop #2
Ossett
4% Pale Ale
A dry hopped pale ale. This time we've used hops from three different countries – Australia, New Zealand and the US. We love how the citrusy lime zest and grapefruit pith from Cascade hops balance perfectly with the red berry and tart gooseberry notes from Enigma and Nelson Sauvin.
Three Swords - 4.5%
Three Swords
Kirkstall
4.5% American Pale
Three American hop varieties are used in abundance to deliver a crisp, aromatic pale ale with clean and refreshing citrus-fruit flavours. The three C's come together to give this pale it's signature flavour: Cascade, Centennial and Chinook.
Rat In Black - 4.5%
Rat In Black
Rat Brewery
4.5% Porter
Traditional porter brewed with 4 different malts which combine to give a beer with burnt, coffee and chocolate malt character. Slightly sweet on the palate, but moderate bitterness and fruity/spicy aroma come from English grown Bramling Cross hops.
Ghost Rat - 4.2%
Ghost Rat
Rat Brewery
4.2% Pale Ale
Hoppy pale ale. A dry, straw coloured ale with intense tart, tropical fruit hop flavours and a mouthwatering finish.
Lab Rat: Apple & Blackberry Crumble - 4.5%
Lab Rat: Apple & Blackberry Crumble
Ossett
4.5% Pastry Sour
Born from the clever science and a touch of dark sorcery, Lab Rat emerges from the test bench as an irresistibly sharp and sweet experiment. A rich, sessionable sour with notes of zingy apple and creamy vanilla, this 3rd edition of Lab Rat is lip-puckering and supremely moreish. Contains lactose.
King Of Terrors - 7.2%
King Of Terrors
Ossett
7.2% New England IPA
This NEIPA is hazy, hoppy and juicy, with tropical guava, coconut and pineapple flavours coming from a generous loading of Citra, Enigma and Mosaic hops.
Sparth Mild - 3.6%
Sparth Mild
Riverhead
3.6% Dark Mild
One of the original Riverhead recipes, brewed with traditional English hops. A dark ruby dry mild with a roasted flavour.
Shire Horse - 3.9%
Shire Horse
Little Critters
3.9% Traditional Bitter
Using the finest UK malt and noble hops this smooth and thirst quenching ale is a great all year round drink. Rich in flavour with just the right amount of bitterness this balanced ale is our take on an English classic bitter.
York Chocolate Stout - 5%
York Chocolate Stout
Rudgate
5% Chocolate Stout
A deep rich, satisfying premium stout with complex balanced flavours and a warm subtle chocolate finish.