Faith Pale Ale, Northern Monk Brew Co, Leeds (5.4%, 440ml)

Arguably the most exciting and definitely one of the best breweries in the UK at the moment, Northern Monk Brew Co are inspired by the brews once carried out by the monks in Yorkshire's Kirkstall and Fountains Abbeys. They combine the values of traditional monastic brewing with a progressive approach to ingredients and techniques. Every element is scrupulously carried out at their HQ and brewery in the Grade II listed Old Flax Store in the heart of Leeds, in addition to their new site just down the road which has given them more space to work in on a number of constantly rotating specials and one-off brews.