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The Black Sheep Brewery, Masham North Yorkshire
The Black Sheep Brewery, Masham North Yorkshire

LATEST NEWS

Black Sheep signs up to the Tall Ships Races 2010  04/03/2010

Black Sheep is the beer of choice for this year’s internationally acclaimed Tall Ships Races 2010 in Hartlepool.  more>>

"Cellar Bar" at the Chateau de Vaulx  02/03/2010

Black Sheep supports a keen fan in France!  more>>

From Black Sheep to Shepherd  08/02/2010

Paul Theakston leads the way for the next generation.  more>>

Black Sheep awarded for employee commitment  25/01/2010

Commitment to employees has always been paramount for this award-winning North Yorkshire brewery, but they have now been officially recognised by an independent organisation and the brewery is celebrating another major accolade.  more>>

Coldstream Guards March from Scotland to London via the Black Sheep Brewery  25/01/2010

One of Yorkshire’s best known breweries welcomed the Coldstream Guards for a rejuvenating beer on their gruelling 425 mile march from Coldstream, Scotland to London.  more>>

Holy Grail served at the Oslo Film Festival  30/11/2009

Oslo International Film Festival celebrates 40th anniversary of Monty Python with Holy Grail!  more>>

There's new life in the White Swan  23/10/2009

Having completed an extensive refurbishment of the property, award-winning licensees, Ashley and Kelly McCarthy are set to reopen the White Swan at Wighill.  more>>

Emmerdale hits a hole in one for charity  14/10/2009

The cast of Emmerdale swapped the Wool Pack for the club house at the annual Golf Classic & Gala Dinner with the Black Sheep Brewery.  more>>

A Ruby Jubilee for Monty Python  14/10/2009

As Monty Python celebrates its 40th anniversary this month, one of Black Sheep Brewery’s quirky brands, Holy Grail, also celebrates its 10th birthday. Introduced in 1999 to celebrate the 30th anniversary of the cult sketch series, the pale English brew is definitely no marketing gimmick!  more>>

Another win for Black Sheep Brewery!  18/09/2009

Black Sheep wins at the International Beer Challenge 2009!  more>>

Black Sheep provides the perfect picnic for an afternoon in the park  26/06/2009

The quintessentially British picnic in the park is cause for a double celebration this year as, along with the necessary sunshine, the National Parks are celebrating their 60th anniversary. What better way to celebrate National Parks Week (27 July-2 August) than by relaxing in stunning surroundings with friends and family and enjoying a tasty Black Sheep hamper filled with Yorkshire’s finest goodies.   more>>

Bra Bra Black Sheep  26/06/2009

A local nurse and her two daughters have raised more than £1,000 for breast cancer. The trio from Huddersfield took part in Saturday’s Playtex Moonwalk, power walking 26 miles through London in their bras to raise money for Walk the Walk, a grant-making charity which funds breast cancer research and care.   more>>

School pupils brave the elements for breast cancer  26/06/2009

Ten pupils from Bedale High School have raised more than £250 for the Black Sheep Brewery’s ‘Big Push Up Arctic Circle Challenge’ in support of the Scott Suite Breast Cancer Ward at The Friarage Hospital in Northallerton.  more>>

Black Sheep Supports Nidderdale Charity Walk  26/06/2009

The Black Sheep Brewery has again pledged its support as a major sponsor for the walk, which has four different ability levels from a four mile paved walk for disabled entrants to a 22 mile challenge. Last year the event attracted more than 1100 walkers who raised in excess of £50,000 for local charities.   more>>

Al fresco dining with Black Sheep  26/06/2009

With the summer months nearly upon us, the time has come to dust off the barbeque and enjoy the great outdoors with family and friends. Why not make the most of al fresco dining by teaming grilled meat dishes with Black Sheep’s Golden Sheep pale ale.  more>>

A twist on tradition for the best battered fish  26/06/2009

Battered fish with chips has firmly established itself as one of the nation’s favourite meals over the years, but as well as being the strong-hold of chippies up and down the country, this simple, affordable and delicious dish can be made quickly and easily at home.   more>>

Black Sheep Supports Great Yorkshire Show  26/06/2009

The Black Sheep Brewery is lending its support to licensees across the North with promotional packs for publicans promoting this year’s Great Yorkshire Show (14-16 July).   more>>

Black Sheep Goes Black Tie  26/06/2009

The Black Sheep Brewery raised over £6,000 at its glamorous Black Tie and Pink Frills Gala Dinner in support of the Scott Suite Breast Cancer Ward at The Friarage Hospital in Northallerton.  more>>

Paul Theakston becomes an international TV star  26/06/2009

The sleepy village of Askrigg, in North Yorkshire, experienced a taste of Hollywood glamour recently, when Canada’s equivalent of Oz and James came in search of the perfect British pint.  more>>

Black Sheep Brewery Supports Cask Ale Week  26/06/2009

The Black Sheep Brewery has lent its support to this year’s Cask Ale Week by producing a special promotional kit for publicans to help them drive footfall and raise the profile of the awareness week.  more>>

Real ale offers real benefits for runners this season….  26/06/2009

With the days finally starting to get longer, thousands of people across the country are pulling on their trainers and pounding the pavements in preparation for this summer’s up and coming marathons and fun runs. But you may be surprised to learn that a pint of real ale could provide some vital benefits for your training regime!   more>>

Black Sheep – no baa for Veggies  26/06/2009

Black Sheep Brewery’s entire bottled beer range is made to vegan standards.  more>>

Beer pancakes  09/03/2009

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Local pub comes home  09/03/2009

The award-winning pub, The Old Station Inn at Birstwith, is back in the hands of its dedicated locals, after the village pub has been bought back from big business Punch, who have owned it for ten years.  more>>

Publicans from across the north see the light at Black Sheep launch  09/03/2009

The Black Sheep Brewery proved a leading light on 19 February, as publicans from across the north gathered at the Masham-based brewery for the grand unveiling of its innovative new illuminated hand pump.   more>>

Rotherham Beer Festival  09/02/2009

The Black Sheep Brewery is again supporting Yorkshire’s very own Real Ale and Music Festival, the biggest Real Ale Festival outside of London.  more>>

Here come the girls...  01/12/2008

Black Sheep Brewery was run amok with women on Saturday 29th November for the third instalment of Big Push Up fundraisers.   more>>

Black Sheep Brewery Goes to Bruges….  01/12/2008

Black Sheep Brewery associates and invited guests were lucky enough to go on an altogether more continental “booze cruise” when the party recently enjoyed 3 days of beer tasting at the Rodenbach Brewery, Roeselare and De Halve Maan Brewery in Bruges, Belgium.  more>>

Black Sheep lights up for Christmas  01/12/2008

Black Sheep Brewery is sending the first 50 lighted hand pumps into their top Black Sheep pubs. The new initiative will roll out in the first week of December, aiming to pull more people back into the pubs for Christmas.  more>>

Ale and Cheese, not Chalk and Cheese  02/10/2008

By thinking out of the box you can create a whole new taste sensation by pairing cheese with real ale instead of wine.  more>>

Armenia with Amour  02/10/2008

Aid to Eastern Europe  more>>

Black Sheep Boots & Beer Success!  02/10/2008

Black Sheep Brewery is celebrating another great success after it’s annual Boots and Beer Walking Festival raised more than £1320 for Swaledale Mountain Rescue.  more>>

Yorkshire Champions Cricket Trophy 2008 Winners!  15/09/2008

Huddersfield League side Honley had a comprehensive victory over Yorkshire League side York.  more>>

From the Wool Pack to Tiger Woods  11/09/2008

The Black Sheep Brewery, which has been the main sponsor of The Emmerdale Classic Golf Day since 2004, is continuing it’s relationship with the stars of the famous Yorkshire soap.  more>>

Black Sheep Ride to local help  11/09/2008

This year’s Black Sheep Lower Dales Circle Charity Bike Ride was a great success with more than 50 cyclists involved, raising over £2500 for local charities.  more>>

Cask Marque Training  11/09/2008

The Black Sheep Brewery became the first supplier in the UK to train its staff to Cask Marque accredited standard in cellar management.  more>>

The Big Push Up Coast-to-Coast Ride outs  08/09/2008

Three riders from Black Sheep Brewery took part in a coast-to-coast charity fundraiser for The Big Push Up, raising £1226!  more>>

Black Sheep awarded 3 Gold Awards at the Great Taste Awards!  01/09/2008

Black Sheep was proudly awarded 2 Gold Awards at the recent Gold Taste Awards, held by the Guild of Fine Food.  more>>

Jockeying For Position  27/05/2008

Gary Lynch, a Black Sheep employee, rides in The John Smith's People's Race at Aintree  more>>

Trip To Tanzania  01/04/2008

Black Sheep fan heads to Tanzania to help St Marks mission.  more>>

Riggwelter triumphs at the Stockton Beer Festival  18/03/2008

Black Sheep’s strongest ale, Riggwelter, has received a resounding thumbs up at the Stockton Beer Festival, being named the best all round beer.  more>>

Black Sheep goes for Gold!  18/03/2008

The Black Sheep Brewery has been getting a taste for apples as they helped Thatchers Cider in Somerset maintain an age-old tradition.  more>>

Black Sheep Brewery helps in the search for the Holy Grail  31/01/2008

Archbishop John Sentamu presents some Black Sheep Holy Grail beer to Pope Benedict XVI on his recent visit to Rome.  more>>

Black Sheep aids Everest climb!  31/01/2008

Black Sheep fan, Andrew Dale, takes some Ale to the top!  more>>

Black Sheep Brewery goes shelf-ready green  28/11/2007

Premium ales specialist Black Sheep has launched a brand new bottle to the off-trade market: with both shelf-ready and environmental credentials.  more>>

Black Sheep Brewery takes a Booze Cruise  28/11/2007

Black Sheep Brewery embarked on a booze cruise of a different kind when it headed across the North Sea to Bruges with 55 of its key customers on Monday 22 October 2007.  more>>

Trek to China for Charity  01/11/2007

Claire Boyle, On-Trade Sales Co-ordinator at Black Sheep Brewery in Masham, is celebrating raising over £4,000 for the Multiple Sclerosis (MS) Society after successfully trekking The Great Wall of China.   more>>

Black Sheep team achieves Cask Marque first  26/09/2007

The Black Sheep Brewery has become the first supplier in the UK to train its staff to Cask Marque accredited standard in cellar management.  more>>

Brewery marketing team steps up to the Marque  26/09/2007

The Black Sheep Brewery has become the first supplier in the UK to train its in-house marketing team in pub cellar management.  more>>

Black Sheep Brewery supports the NYP Tri Club at the Ripon Triathlon  26/09/2007

The Black Sheep Brewery in Masham has double reason to celebrate the success of this year’s Ripon Triathlon. The brewery was main sponsor of the event, and Black Sheep Brewery employee Allan Russell also competed.   more>>

These boots were made for walking…  24/09/2007

The Black Sheep Brewery in Masham is celebrating the success of its annual Boots and Beer Walking Festival, which raised £1,300 for Swaledale Mountain Rescue.   more>>

These Boots Were Made For Walking!  19/06/2007

Walkers are queuing up to buy tickets for the annual Black Sheep Boots and Beer Walking Festival; 7th - 9th September 2007.   more>>

Fans flock to snap up tickets for Black Sheep Music Festival  29/05/2007

Music lovers are queuing up to buy tickets for Black Sheep Brewery’s annual music festival; 8-10 June 2007.   more>>

BLACK SHEEP BITTER IS THE PEOPLE’S CHOICE AS THE NORTH EAST’S FAVOURITE CASK ALE  01/05/2007

The votes are in and Black Sheep Bitter is the people’s choice as the region’s favourite cask ale in the first “Best of British Beer Awards”.   more>>

Black Sheep is ‘dark horse’ of business Oscars  01/05/2007

Black Sheep was the dark horse of a recent business awards ceremony - beating top corporate and consumer internet sites to be named best company website of 2007.   more>>

LIBERAL DEMOCRATS ENJOY PERFECT BLACK SHEEP IN HARROGATE  08/03/2007

Politicians and delegates at the Liberal Democrat Spring Conference 2007, which was recently held in Harrogate, were not only treated to great Yorkshire hospitality but also the perfect pint of Black Sheep Best Bitter.   more>>

CHARITY BIKE RIDE THROUGH WENSLEYDALE RAISES £17,000  01/02/2007

North Riding Dales Licensed Victuallers Association (LVA) Charity Bike Ride 2006 was a resounding success and raised £17,000 for local charities and good causes.  more>>

Black Sheep Brewery First Northern Brewer to Achive Prestigious Award  18/01/2007

It’s time for celebrations at Black Sheep Brewery! Black Sheep Brewery wins Cask Marque Distribution Charter Award   more>>

Brewery of the Year 2007  20/12/2006

The Good Pub Guide 2007, the No.1 best-selling guide book and indispensable guide to the best British pubs, has picked out Black Sheep Brewery as their BREWERY OF THE YEAR for the 2nd year running!   more>>

New Year Opening Times  06/12/2006

The Black Sheep Visitor Centre opening times.  more>>

No Christmas Fair At Black Sheep Brewery.  23/11/2006

There isn't going to be a Black Sheep Victorian Christmas Fair this year.  more>>

American Businessmen Set To Cycle The Black Sheep Tour Of Yorkshire  19/09/2006

The Black Sheep Tour of Yorkshire 2006 is a one-week cycle tour taking in the very best that Yorkshire has to offer.  more>>

Black Sheep Brewery Nominated for UKTV Food: Local Hero Awards 2006  21/07/2006

The Black Sheep Brewery Bistro has been officially nominated by an anonymous admirer in UKTV Food’s search for Britain’s ultimate food hero!  more>>