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In 1992, Paul Theakston took a daring leap into the unknown. As a fifth generation brewer of his family company, he chose to leave T&R Theakstons following its sale to a national brewery. Instead, he chose to champion independent brewing in Yorkshire and built his own brewery in the very same town, Masham. The brewhouse contains a mixture of tradition and innovation, using the Yorkshire Square Fermentation system which we hold dearly. Our original brewhouse was built from reclaimed equipment which we still use to this day.
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6.8/10 Appearance 8 Aroma 7 Flavor 6 Texture 6 Overall 7
Bottle shared at home tasting. Ruby brown pour with an off white head. Aroma of sweet malts fruit and caramel. Same aspects in flavour with a medium body and low to medium carbonation.
Tried from Bottle on 23 Apr 2012 at 14:47

7/10 Appearance 8 Aroma 6 Flavor 6 Texture 8 Overall 8
50cl bottle shared by Kermis. Creamy white head. Clear amber pour. Nice beer. Malty aftertaste
Tried from Bottle from Clarkes of Whitby on 23 Apr 2012 at 13:26

7.2/10 Appearance 8 Aroma 5 Flavor 8 Texture 8 Overall 8
June 2010: Brown 500ml bottle poured into a ’Corsendonk’ badged stemmed tulip and a vase shaped ’Watzdorfer’ pilsner glass. The beer was a true amber colour, glistening in the sunlight (it was a rare warm and sunny afternoon today). The head an off-white foaming layer of bubbles, lacing produced as the beer flew down my throat. Malts more than hops dominate the flavours both in the aroma and taste, although this is a well balanced beer, even if it does lean towards a maltier feel. The 4.7% ABV sits well within the brew and I thought it very easy to drink and I’ll be having more. NEW BIT: In Aug 2011I saw this in a supermarket down at Port Stanley in the Falkland Islands; certainly gets about!
Tried from Bottle on 20 Apr 2012 at 03:44

5.8/10 Appearance 6 Aroma 6 Flavor 6 Texture 6 Overall 5
7th April 2012
ChrisOs Easter Tasting. Clear dark red - amber beer, little pale tan head. Semi dry crispy palate. Tangy dark malt - a little bitter. Bubblegum esters. Dry finish. Okay if a bit clunky.
Tried on 15 Apr 2012 at 09:01

7.4/10 Appearance 8 Aroma 7 Flavor 8 Texture 6 Overall 7.5
Originally rated October 2004. A beer named after Monthy Python. Coming from Black Sheep brewery, must be interesting. Poured a beautiful copper-orange with a big creamy head and lots of lacing. Floral and hoppy nose with hints of oranges and apples. Starts off with a caramel taste and finishes on a medium hop bitterness. Medium carbonation. Refreshing with the sweetness complimenting the bitterness. I am still not dissapointed with a brew from Black Sheep.
Tried on 11 Apr 2012 at 00:37

6.8/10 Appearance 6 Aroma 7 Flavor 7 Texture 6 Overall 7
Bottle at Chriso’s Easter tasting 2012. It pours deep brown, with a thin off-white head. The nose is caramel, roasted malt, toffee and Scottish tablet. The taste is caramel, roasted malt, charcoal, chocolate, meaty, wood and brown sugar, with a dry-roasted finish. Medium body and moderate carbonation. An all-round good offering from Black Sheep.
Tried from Bottle on 10 Apr 2012 at 13:56

6.5/10 Appearance 8 Aroma 6 Flavor 6 Texture 8 Overall 6
50cl bottle. White head with large bubbles. Clear amber pour. Nice enough bitter.
Tried from Bottle on 08 Apr 2012 at 13:25

6.9/10 Appearance 6 Aroma 7 Flavor 7 Texture 6 Overall 7.5
Bottle at Chriso Easter Tasting 2012. black dark ruby edges. Choc cake. Its ok very choccy. But a bit light in mouth. Decent choc
Tried from Bottle on 07 Apr 2012 at 12:11

5.9/10 Appearance 6 Aroma 6 Flavor 6 Texture 6 Overall 5.5
Golden colour, white head. Malty aroma, light eggs, light hops. Malty flavour, quite sweet, light hops. Light hoppy finish.
(From 500mL bottle @ home)
Tried from Bottle on 07 Apr 2012 at 11:08

5.9/10 Appearance 8 Aroma 6 Flavor 7 Texture 6 Overall 3.5
Tap @ The Mayor of Old Town Foco. Transparent, dark orange appearance with a fluffy, pearl white head. A touch buttery, light caramel, toasty bready aroma. A little bit of fruit tang, light butterscotch, grassy, light caramel flavor. Pass.
Tried from Draft on 24 Mar 2012 at 17:19