CellarMonk

Crowdfunded brewery started by young Finns determined to change make their impact on the world of craft beer in Northern Europe. They moved away from their home country to start a brewery without compromises. Bringing Nordic ideas to “Belgo-American” brewing in a search of experiences in taste. Summarized into one sentence, serious beer for not so serious people.  

The story begins… …when three American friends David Spengler, Tom Crozier, and Matt Walthall decided to brew their own beer at home. They had grown tired of the limited selection, and homogeneous taste, of domestic beer found in Berlin stores, Spätkaufs and restaurants. They shared their creations with friends old and new in an effort to challenge preconceived notions of what beer should and could taste like. Over time, the group improved their skills and began expanding their recipes to include new and original styles of craft beer. In 2011, David, Tom, and Matt decided to take the next step and create a full fledged brewing company. Vagabund Brauerei was born.

The new Kirkstall Brewery situated on the side of the Leeds Liverpool canal and in the shadow of the original brewery revives the long tradition of brewing in Kirkstall and provides the inspiration to once again make the name famous for great beer.   We could churn out reams of clichés outlining our passion, our enthusiasm and our unrelenting commitment to quality but we think that the beers should speak for themselves.