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OUR STORY

Explore the history of Ossett Brewery

A PROGRESSIVE AND PASSIONATE INDEPENDENT BREWERY LOCATED IN THE HEART OF YORKSHIRE. BORNE OF FAMILY VALUES; UNITY, TEAM WORK AND INTEGRITY. CRAFTED OVER TWO DECADES, WE'VE PERFECTED THE SCIENCE OF PRODUCING ALES OF CONSISTENTLY HIGH QUALITY AND HONED THE ART OF BREWING BEERS THAT ARE LOVED BY ALL.

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1998

Ossett Brewing Company formed by Bob Lawson.

Ossett Brewery was founded in 1998 and first started at the back of the Brewers Pride on Low Mill Road. Founder and Chairman Bob Lawson began the brewery following a 30 year career brewing for Joshua Tetleys, Beverley Brothers and Kelham Island.

2002

Bob’s son, Jamie Lawson joins the company

2003

Ossett Pub Company is formed with the first pub, Black Bull in Liversedge.

The Black Bull was the first pub acquired by the newly founded Ossett Brewery Pub Co. back in May 2003, setting a standard that became the benchmark for all its subsequent public houses. Our Pub Co. founder, Jamie Lawson was the first Ossett Brewery landlord. Jamie learnt the ropes of running pubs during his two year tenure as pub landlord.

2005

Moved into the new brewery around the corner at Kings Yard

2006

First of three microbreweries to be purchased by Ossett: Riverhead Brewery Tap

2007

Second microbrewery: Fernandes Brewery Tap & Bierkeller

2008

The Hop concept is born: Live music & real ale. The Hop in Leeds then followed in 2010 along with The Hop in York in 2013

2011

Third microbrewery: Rat Brewery with the first brew, "Lab Rat"

2015

Archies Bar & Kitchen: Our new stylish venue opens in Leeds City Centre

2016

Jamie & Sarah Lawson take full ownership of Ossett Brewing Co & Pub Co

2018

Mark Hunter buys 50% of the Ossett Brewery Group

2018

The story of SALT Beer Factory begins

2019

Ossett Taproom & Visitor Centre opens to the public

2020

Survival of the global pandemic - Launch of It'll Be Reyt