Theakston
Commercial Brewery
in
Masham,
North Yorkshire,
England 🏴
Associated with 5 Venues
Established in 1827
Contact
Description
T&R Theakston Ltd is an independent, family brewing company founded in 1827 located in the Yorkshire Dales market town of Masham, North Yorkshire. The company is controlled and run by direct family descendants of the founder Robert Theakston. Theakston is one of Britain’s oldest established family brewing companies.
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.
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.
5/10
Tried
from Draft
on 05 Jun 2025
at 19:34
6.4/10
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Appearance 7
Aroma 6
Flavor 6
Texture 7
Overall 6.5
Chestnut brown with a creamy white head. Old school bitter with some extra hops added: fruity and malty with floral bitterness and a dry finish
Tried
from Cask
at
The Abbey
on 01 Jun 2025
at 17:00
6.3/10
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Appearance 7
Aroma 6
Flavor 6
Texture 7
Overall 6
Pint from the cask at The Lamplighter in St Helier, Jersey. Pours a brown/red with a white head. Aromas & tastes of caramel, toffee & malt. Medium body. Slightly sweet light bitter finish.
Tried
from Cask
on 25 May 2025
at 10:22
7/10
Tried
from Bottle
on 09 May 2025
at 21:54
6.4/10
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Appearance 7
Aroma 6
Flavor 6
Texture 6
Overall 7
Half pint from the cask at The Lamplighter in St Helier, Jersey. Pours amber with a white head. Aromas & tastes of hints of fruit & malt. Moderate body. Light bitter finish.
Tried
from Cask
on 09 May 2025
at 07:37
7.8/10
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Appearance 8
Aroma 7.5
Flavor 7.5
Texture 8
Overall 8
Best before 10/24, bottle coming from Amstein, tasting it, on friday, at night, without stress. A classical bitter, brewed on the English way, fresh malt, smooth, mineral, fruity, subtle bitterness with this taste of U.K, not strong but refreshing.
Tried
from Bottle
from
Amstein
on 04 May 2025
at 18:02
7.5/10
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Appearance 7
Aroma 8
Flavor 8
Texture 7
Overall 7
cask at the Great Exhibition ...deep red brown ..thick tan head ..soft sweet salted caramel nose ... spft mslts ..salted caramel toffee fruit
Tried
on 02 May 2025
at 17:48
8/10
Tried
from Draft
on 26 Apr 2025
at 22:03
8/10
Tried
from Draft
on 26 Apr 2025
at 21:49
7.3/10
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Appearance 7
Aroma 8
Flavor 7
Texture 7
Overall 7
Old rating from Nov 2014 - 500ml bottle, pours a very dark brown with a beige creamy head. Aromas & tastes of fortified wine, dried fruits, plum pudding, toasted bread & hints of spice. Medium body. Dry mildly bitter finish.
Tried
from Bottle
on 21 Apr 2025
at 15:06