Black Sheep Brewery

Black Sheep Brewery tour in picturesque Masham, Yorkshire. Immerse yourself in our storied history, witness our original equipment, and unveil the unique processes behind crafting the perfect pint. Your exploration culminates in a delightful beer tasting session featuring a selection of our finest brews. Following the tour, indulge in a refreshing pint and delectable cuisine at our Bar & Kitchen, or treat yourself at the Sheepy Shop. We welcome you every day of the week.

In these challenging times, we are immensely proud to stand together with our local community. Despite the chaos, our customers’ unwavering support remains stronger than ever. As a token of appreciation, we have introduced our Delivery service. Experience the convenience of home deliveries, offering cooked food, bottled beer, and fresh cask ale straight from our brewery to your doorstep. Our chefs have curated a menu of starters, main courses, and desserts, available for delivery to Masham and surrounding villages.

Elevate your at-home experience with a diverse range of bottled and canned beers for order. Fancy bringing the pub vibe to your living room? opt for a four-pint carry keg of fresh cask ale, with the option to return and refill at a discounted price. Our dedicated team ensures safe and hygienic deliveries, with orders and payments processed over the phone. For your convenience, the brewery accepts orders throughout the day, delivering lunch from 12 to 3 pm daily and dinner from 5 to 8 pm Tuesday to Saturday. If you are not in self-isolation, enjoy a takeaway service from our Visitor Centre Bar and Kitchen.

Charlene Lyons, our Chief Executive, expresses, “In these challenging times, social isolation, especially in rural areas, is particularly tough. We strive to support our community by providing opportunities to enjoy good beer and food, especially for those unable to access shops regularly.” “For those working from home or self-isolating, let’s raise a glass to the enduring Yorkshire spirit we all showcase. We eagerly anticipate welcoming visitors back to the brewery once this chapter concludes.” Prefer to Savor your beers at home? Explore our selection online and shop our beers with ease. Cheers to quality brews and resilient communities! Black Sheep Brewery

Black Sheep Brewery

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Located in Masham, North Yorkshire, Black Sheep is a brewery full of soul, with a rich history and an innovative future.

Our story is one that has been told for years. When Paul Theakston made the decision to establish his own independent brewery in his home town of Masham in 1992, no one could have predicted the journey that was to unfold.

As a brewing pioneer with true Yorkshire grit and determination, he forged Black Sheep Brewery, where quality, consistency and independence come first.

Paul Theakston was the architect, and with his family, his staff and his flock of shareholders backing him, he created what has become one of the most well-known brewers in the United Kingdom.

As our name suggests, we are Black Sheep. We behave differently and are not afraid to follow what we believe in.

Set in an old maltings overlooking the town, the brewery was built using brewing kit sourced from old breweries plus a lot of heart and soul. The very same equipment is still used to this day, brewing some of your favourite Black Sheep beers that are available across the nation.

Our award-winning range of beers is an eclectic mix of classic and modern styles as we continue to champion innovation whilst staying true to our traditional roots.

We brew beer in cask, keg, bottle, can and mini-keg and constantly strive to create beers that excite our drinkers. In what is today a very different brewing industry to what it once was, we fully embrace what is an exciting, dynamic and diverse world and will continue to do what we love. Brew great beer. Today, Black Sheep continues to champion its independence and remains with Paul Theakston’s family with his sons Rob and Jo playing key roles in the brewery’s daily operations. In 2018, Paul stepped down from the board to take up his ambassadorial role as the founder of Black Sheep and remains a vital part of the company.

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