In 1850, Robert Theakston bought a field on the outskirts of Masham with a view, one day, to build in it a bigger brewery to take over from his brew-house at the back of his Inn, the Black Bull which was already bursting at the seams. When Robert first took on the lease of the Black Bull in 1827, as was the case with most rural licensees, he had to brew his own beer on the premises. So popular were his ales that he realised early on that he would one day have to expand. The field he bought was called 'Paradise' and the new brewery he built is the one we still use to this day.
Paradise Ale was named after the field. The name Paradise Ale also refers to the delicious tropical fruit flavour of the beer made possible by the liberal use of the Cascade hop, a descendent of the noble Fuggle hop. A great thirst quencher and perfect to temper the steamiest of curries and other hot dishes.
Paradise Ale was named after the field. The name Paradise Ale also refers to the delicious tropical fruit flavour of the beer made possible by the liberal use of the Cascade hop, a descendent of the noble Fuggle hop. A great thirst quencher and perfect to temper the steamiest of curries and other hot dishes.
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5/10
Tried
on 16 Nov 2024
at 14:53
25/09/2009. LAST ORDERS, 330 Oldham Road, FAILSWORTH, Greater Manchester, England
Tried
on 07 Feb 2023
at 12:08
5.8/10
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Cask @ Lord Clyde. Dorée, col blanc. Bière dans la lignée des bitter anglaise avec un houblonnée Cascade et houblons UK natif qui donne une petite note de fruité et fleuri. Retrouve un effet de malt pâle qui garde un caractère marqué de grains et léger fini citronné noble qui reprend le dessus sur le côté du Cascade.
Tried
from Cask
on 22 Sep 2017
at 04:54
5.8/10
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Cask @ Abbey Inn, Kinloss [150313]
Golden, clear, thin dense white head
Aroma of soft citrus, touch of minerals, soft sweet pale malt, bit of sulphur
Taste of soft bitter english hops, light minerals, bit of sulphur, hint of floral hop, light caramel malt, a bit meh but not too bad
Palate - light to medium body, fairly oily, light bitter palate with some sweetness in the malts. Finish as main flavour, clean finish
Overall - Hardly a paradise ale - just an ordinary sort of golden ale / bitter, not keen on the mineral tinge, average
Golden, clear, thin dense white head
Aroma of soft citrus, touch of minerals, soft sweet pale malt, bit of sulphur
Taste of soft bitter english hops, light minerals, bit of sulphur, hint of floral hop, light caramel malt, a bit meh but not too bad
Palate - light to medium body, fairly oily, light bitter palate with some sweetness in the malts. Finish as main flavour, clean finish
Overall - Hardly a paradise ale - just an ordinary sort of golden ale / bitter, not keen on the mineral tinge, average
Tried
from Cask
on 16 Mar 2013
at 17:14
6.3/10
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wooden cask at paisley ... light hazy amber yellow ... light dull toffee and sulher ... dull fruits ... soft toffee ... soft fruits
Tried
from Cask
on 26 Apr 2012
at 04:49
4.8/10
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[Cask at the Hoboblin, High Wycombe] Amber-gold with a small white head. There’s a lemon flavour with floral hints, but a dirty finish. Unpleasant by the end.
Tried
from Cask
on 23 Mar 2012
at 16:35
6.8/10
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Cask handpull at Market Porter, London. Gold, thin beige head. Its a slightly earthy citrusy bitter. Earthy fruit. Actually pretty good.
Tried
from Cask
on 27 Dec 2008
at 07:02
5.8/10
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Appearance: Dark golden, nice amount of head. Aroma: Malt, metallic. Quite fruity. Taste: Quite malty, some fruit. Malty/strong/bitter aftertaste. Info: 500ml bottle, 6/6-2007
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from Bottle
on 01 Jul 2008
at 06:06
6.4/10
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(Cask at Market Porter, Southwark, London, 11 Aug 2007) Amber colour with off-white head. Fruity nose with distinct notes of apricots and mandarin. Fruity taste with apricots, mandarin and floral hops in a fairly dryish finish. Tasty, drinkable, hardly exciting.
Tried
from Cask
on 12 Sep 2007
at 14:17
5.5/10
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[i] Bottle from Waitrose, Thame, Oxon, 27-07-07 [/i] Poured amber in colour with white head, I drank half of this before I even realised that I had barely taken any notice of it. A fairly standard bitter but very boring and with little to make it stand out.
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from Bottle
on 28 Jul 2007
at 02:50