11/06/2026
There wouldn’t be many brewers or indeed beer drinkers that haven’t been inspired or affected by Rob Jones whether they know who he was or not. I only ever met him once many years ago but traded with Dark Star on a regular basis.
He was a genuine top bloke and brought us such lovely beers as Hophead, APA and Festival, all of which could be found up and down the country at pubs and beer festivals.
He’ll be missed for sure, RIP Rob.
We are deeply saddened to hear of the passing of Rob Jones, one of the founders of Dark Star.
A pioneer of British brewing, Rob created the original Dark Star beer, laying the foundations for a legacy that continues today.
We were proud to celebrate Dark Star’s 30th anniversary with Rob in 2024, revisiting The Original and the beer that started it all.
Our thoughts are with his family, friends and everyone who knew him.
Cheers, Rob. ⭐🍻