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Black Sheep

Wellgarth, Masham, Ripon, HG4 4EN (View on Google Map) 01765689227 Website

Description

Established in 1992 by Paul Theakston, a member of Masham's famous brewing family, the brewery operation is now run by his two sons. It is situated in the former Wellgarth Maltings and uses the traditional Yorkshire Square fermenting system. The company supplies the free trade across Yorkshire and the North, with national supply through pubcos and wholesale channels. Bought by Breal Capital in 2023 and now part of the rebranded Keystone Brewing Group of breweries.

5 Regularly Produced Beers

Black Sheep - Special Ale

Produced: Regularly Brewed

Ripon

Premium Bitter

ABV: 4.4%

Black Sheep - Best Bitter

Produced: Regularly Brewed

Ripon

Session Bitter

ABV: 3.8%

Black Sheep - Riggwelter

Produced: Regularly Brewed

Ripon

Premium Bitter

ABV: 5.9%

Black Sheep - Holy Grail

Produced: Jan-Dec

Ripon

Session Golden Ale

ABV: 4%

Black Sheep - Respire

Produced: Regularly Brewed

Ripon

Session Pale Ale

ABV: 4%
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Tours

Black Sheep - Brewery Tour

Tours by arrangement


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