Hambleton Ales, based in Melmerby just outside Ripon, are opening up their brewery to the general public again for their third annual open day. And this year it is set to be even bigger and better than before.

The brewery hosted its first ever open day in 2016 to celebrate its 25th anniversary and the event was such a success that it decided to make it an annual party.

This year’s open day is taking place on Saturday 26th May between 2 and 9pm and will include a bar showcasing the brewery’s range of cask, kegged and bottled beers alongside a dedicated Gin bar in a converted horse trailer serving over 44 different speciality gins.. Including 11 from Yorkshire.
There will be food from Masham Sausages, based just 40 meters from the Brewery and who use Hambleton’s beer in their renowned Hog Hop sausages.

Music will be provided by the brewery’s own resident band Replay, and there will be a bouncy castle and other activities for the young (and not so young!) to enjoy.

Entry to the open day is free, and there’s free parking on site. Free brewery tours will be taking place from 2 till 5pm, and there will be tutored gin and beer stating sessions which can be booked online on the brewery’s website. The band will be kicking off from 5pm with the party continuing late into the night. The brewery is also a providing a free bus leaving from the King Billy Ripon however booking for this is essential.

Nick Stafford, owner of Hambleton Ales, said “The brewery open day is our biggest event of the year, and we do it as much for our staff as we do for the public. Everyone has such a great time. For those that came last year, you already know just how amazing it was and I look forward to seeing you again. For anyone else looking for something to do on a bank holiday weekend, what could be better than a party in a brewery?!”