Black Sheep Brewery

Black Sheep Brewery rebrand will help expand reach

11-Mar-2024 By Gary Lloyd

North Yorkshire-based Black Sheep Brewery has announced its biggest rebrand since it was founded more than 31 years ago.

Black Sheep receives £1m to turn brewery into ‘centre of excellence’

11-Jan-2024 By Gary Lloyd

Black Sheep Brewery will receive a bumper £1m investment to turn its brewery into a “centre for brewing excellence”.

The Cask Project

Black Sheep releases charity beer for ex-Rugby League star

10-Aug-2023 By Gary Lloyd

Black Sheep Brewery has launched a new beer called Burrow’s Blonde that boost charity coffers for former Rugby League star Rob Burrow’s charity.

Black Sheep Brewery closes three pubs

06-Jul-2023 By Rebecca Weller

Black Sheep Brewery has announced the closure of three retail premises following an “extensive review” of the businesses.

Black Sheep acquired by Breal Group

30-May-2023 By Rebecca Weller

North Yorkshire-based Black Sheep Brewery, its shop and pubs have been acquired by lending and advisory firm Breal Group.

Gov 'hasn't done enough' to protect brewers

04-May-2023 By Rebecca Weller

Black Sheep Brewery’s notice to appoint administrators shows the Government “simply hasn’t done enough”, The Campaign For Real Ale (CAMRA) has claimed.

Black Sheep Brewery announces intention to appoint administrators

03-May-2023 By Rebecca Weller

Black Sheep Brewery has filed a notice of intention to appoint administrators as discussions around its potential sale “progress”.

The Cask Project

Black Sheep Brewery to host 2nd cask festival

28-Apr-2023 By Gary Lloyd

Black Sheep Brewery is hosting a free-to-attend beer festival this weekend (28-30 April) that will feature beers from Yorkshire brewers such as Timothy Taylor’s and Saltaire.

Black Sheep Brewery considers sale as it appoints financial adviser

11-Apr-2023 By Gary Lloyd

Masham-based brewer and pub operator Black Sheep Brewery has appointed a financial adviser with a sale of the business being an option.

Black Sheep Brewery CFO steps down

31-Mar-2023 By Gary Lloyd

Black Sheep Brewery’s chief financial officer (CFO) John Hunt has stepped down from his role for personal reasons, with Anthony Hill appointed as interim CFO.

Black Sheep Brewery to increase prices by 19.5%

03-Feb-2023 By Rebecca Weller

Black Sheep Brewery will be increasing prices for its cask, keg and packaged products by 19.5% at the end of this month.

Black Sheep Brewery boss: energy support is 'brutal'

11-Jan-2023 By Rebecca Weller

The Government’s new energy support package is “brutal”, according to Black Sheep Brewery chief executive Charlene Lyons.

Opinion

Cock up or conspiracy?

08-Dec-2020 By Andy Slee, chairman of Black Sheep Brewery

We learnt recently that the hard working publicans of Britain are worth about 0.5% as much to the Government as a Track & Trace consultant.

MA's review of the week

'The biggest issue we face is consumer confidence'

14-Aug-2020 By Ed Bedington

The Morning Advertiser's Ed Bedington speaks with Black Sheep Brewery chairman Andy Slee to talk about the big issues from the news this week.

Opinion

Pandemic could mean a reboot for humanity not just hospitality

09-Apr-2020 By Andy Slee, chairman of Black Sheep brewery

The fact you’re reading this means pubs and beer play an important part in your life. And, as such, during the past few weeks, we have all had to reassess the meaning of ‘important’, so my thoughts go out to any of you directly affected by Covid-19.

Black Sheep Brewery launches first lager

11-Jul-2017 By Nicholas Robinson

North Yorkshire’s Black Sheep Brewery has created its first ever lager, 54 Degrees North, which has been lauded as a new chapter for the brewer.

Christmas beer

Black Sheep Brewery: Look on the bright side of life

14-Nov-2016 By Nikkie Sutton

A North Yorkshire brewery has joined forces with comedy icons Monty Python to create a Christmas beer.

Charity

Licensed Trade Charity's annual golf tournament raises £16,000 for charity

11-Oct-2016 By Liam Coleman

The Licensed Trade Charity (LTC) annual golf tournament last week completed another successful year of fundraising with a total of £16,000 raised for the charity.

News of the brews

29-Oct-2015 By Ben Winstanley

News of the brews is your definitive guide to the week in beer, bringing you the latest in all things hoppy. 

Beer

Black Sheep goes hipster with Pathmaker

30-Jul-2015 By Laurie Macdonald

Black Sheep Brewery has outlined a new path for the brewery, reaching out to younger, more experimental drinkers by reinventing its image.

Black Sheep brewery targets music lovers

28-Jan-2015 By Robyn Black

Music lovers are the target of a new beer company, created by brothers Rob and Jo Theakston of the Black Sheep Brewing dynasty, and beer marketing consultant, Jonny Kirkham.

Black Sheep competition winners enjoy pre-Tour de France helicopter ride

08-Jul-2014 By Mike Berry

Black Sheep Brewery, in conjunction with the Publican’s Morning Advertiser (PMA) gave two lucky readers the flight of a lifetime on the eve of the Tour de France.

Support your pub - Black Sheep Brewery chairman's Christmas message

18-Dec-2013 By Lewis Brown

The founder and chairman of Black Sheep Brewery is calling upon the public to support the UK’s pubs in a special Christmas message.

TCG and Black Sheep sign up to Tax Parity Day

20-Sep-2013 By John Harrington

Managed pub and bar operator TCG and North Yorkshire brewer Black Sheep are the latest companies to say they’ll reduce their prices for a day as part of the industry’s VAT cut campaign.

Black Sheep plans seasonal range

29-Sep-2011 By Jessica Harvey

The Black Sheep Brewery is set to launch a range of seasonal beers this autumn to coincide with the recent revamp of its Black Sheep logo.

Black Sheep team in Arctic expedition

15-Jun-2009 By Matt Eley Matt

A team from North Yorkshire's Black Sheep Brewery has set off on an epic motorcycle trip to the Arctic Circle to raise funds for a breast cancer...

Black Sheep staff come top of class

26-Aug-2008 By Matt Eley Matt

Sales and marketing staff from the Black Sheep Brewery have been put through their paces in a cellar management exam. The brewery, which was the...

Black Sheep pulls in Emmerdale star for relaunch.

30-Jan-2006 By Iain O'Neil

TV star pulls first pint of Black Sheep Brewery's re-vamped premium ales Emmerdale and Black Sheep Ale at a special launch party this weekend.

Black Sheep boom

04-Sep-2003

The Black Sheep Brewery has seen turnover rise 13% to top £10m for the first time. The North Yorkshire-based brewery recorded pre-tax profits of...

Comments on the tragic events to hit America on 11 September 2001

03-Oct-2001

Reaction from the trade to the horrific terrorist attack on AmericaYou may be interested to publish the following account of our experiences in the...