Vocation Brewery

The words "profession" and "vocation" are very similar, but have fundamentally different meanings. A profession is a gainful activity that requires a certain level of knowledge, skill, or training. The employment is goal-oriented, linked to qualifications, socially recognized, usually permanent, and paid. A vocation, on the other hand, is a life's work. One follows an inner calling or a deep conviction and strives not for financial compensation, but for personal fulfillment and meaning. If one is very lucky, individual vocation and profession go hand in hand.

From a boring job to a career with a calling

John Hickling is one of those lucky ones, even if it meant giving up his job and jumping into the deep end. A little over 10 years ago, he decided to risk everything and follow his calling. On a hill 300 meters above sea level, he found an old chicken coop that inspired his daydreams. With passion and dedication, he turned the hut into a brewery and soon brewed his first batch. The Vocation Brewery was born, and the adventure could begin.

Beer with substance for every occasion

Today, in addition to the state-of-the-art brewing facility on the hill above Hebden Bridge, the brewery also boasts four bars where fine beer is served alongside homemade delicacies. Vocation Brewery's core product range consists of award-winning craft beers: creations such as Hop, Skip & Juice have prevailed against global competition in international competitions and have received prestigious awards. In addition to this exquisite selection of regular brews, there are a number of special editions that showcase seasonal specialties, collaborations, and unique brews. Each beer is crafted with craftsmanship and attention to detail and bottled in modern cans. According to the Vocation Brewery team, beer is an experience to be celebrated and enjoyed. The brewers aim to provide their customers with the perfect beer for every occasion—whether the occasion is something big like an anniversary, a birthday, or a promotion, or just a small moment of happiness after work, on the weekend, or on a Monday evening in the middle of everyday life. The brews are meant to be bold and delicious, boasting depth and complexity, interesting, and enjoyable. These are beers with substance, brewed from exquisite raw materials and with the utmost dedication.