Theakston
Commercial Brewery
in Masham,
North Yorkshire,
England 🏴
Associated with 4 Venues
Established in 1827
In 1987 Theakston was taken over by Scottish & Newcastle, core beers being brewed at Tyne Brewery. In 2003 the Family bought the company back and moved all production back to Masham.
Jow (8309) reviewed Old Peculier (Bottle) from Theakston 5 months ago
Appearance - 8 | Aroma - 8 | Flavor - 8 | Texture - 8 | Overall - 8
Bottle at home. Darker brown and beige foamy head nose is nutty and caramel. Tastes of caramel, some dark fruits, rootbeer, bready smooth palate. Very enjoyable
Appearance - 8 | Aroma - 8 | Flavor - 8 | Texture - 7 | Overall - 8
22/8/2025. Cask at the 46th Peterborough Beer Festival. Old Peculiar Oak Barrel. Looked great. Malty, woody, coffee, chocolate aroma. Well balanced. Good body. Well done.
Psytron (8000) reviewed Old Peculier from Theakston 6 months ago
Appearance - 7 | Aroma - 8 | Flavor - 8 | Texture - 7 | Overall - 8
Smell of roasted malt, some licorice. Deep bronze colour, tiny beige head. Aroma of roasted malt, some mämmi and licorice. Also faint sugary note. Lightly bitter, lightly sweet. Soft carbon.
tompaulman (1402) ticked Old Peculier from Theakston 6 months ago
Th0r (1426) ticked Hairy Bikers Triple Hop from Theakston 6 months ago
Appearance - 6 | Aroma - 6 | Flavor - 6 | Texture - 6 | Overall - 6
Svesse (15730) reviewed Lightfoot Bitter (Cask) from Theakston 6 months ago
Appearance - 6 | Aroma - 6 | Flavor - 7 | Texture - 5 | Overall - 6.5
(Cask at Akkurat, Stockholm, 12 June 2025) Pale golden colour with foamy, white head. Fruity, hoppy nose with grass, citrus, floral hops and wheat crackers. Fruity, hoppy taste with notes of citrus, lemon peel, grass and a balanced citric/floral bitterness. Medium body, dry. Refreshing and highly drinkable. Quite nice.
jerseyislandbeer (5899) reviewed Old Peculier (Cask) from Theakston 6 months ago
Appearance - 6 | Aroma - 7 | Flavor - 7 | Texture - 6 | Overall - 6
Half pint from the cask at The Old Hall Hotel, Hope. Pours a dark brown with an off white head. Aromas & tastes of raisin, caramel, liquorice, herbs & roast malt. Medium body. Smooth finish.
BlackHaddock (17284) reviewed Peculier IPA from Theakston 6 months ago
Appearance - 8 | Aroma - 7 | Flavor - 8 | Texture - 8 | Overall - 8
500ml bottle from a local Morrisons, drank in my back garden on 16th July 2025. Clean and clear golden body, lasting white crown on top. Nice blend of malts and hops, really easy on the pallet and most enjoyable.
mart (27297) ticked Barista Stout from Theakston 6 months ago
Magus, mõru, kakao, šokolaad, röst, veits happeline. Ok.
jerseyislandbeer (5899) reviewed Kinder Down Fall from Theakston 6 months ago
Appearance - 6 | Aroma - 6 | Flavor - 6.5 | Texture - 7 | Overall - 6
Half pint from the cask at The Old Nag's Head, Edale. Pours red/brown with a white head. Aromas & tastes of biscuit, grapefruit peel & malt. Medium body. Smooth finish.