Black Sheep Brewery says Burrow’s Blonde, launched last year for rugby legend Rob Burrow CBE, has so far raised more than £20,000 for Rob’s charities.
Rob Burrow on a visit to Black Sheep last year, with wife Lindsey, and Good Racing Co’s Phil Hawthorne
In light of Rob’s recent passing, all profits from sales of the beer in June will be donated straight to Rob’s charitable endeavours, in honour of the former rugby legend’s incredible legacy both on and off the pitch.
Since the launch of Burrow’s Blonde, 10p from every pint and bottle sold has been donated to the Rob Burrow 7 Discretionary Trust and the Rob Burrow Racing Club, which do incredible work in raising money and awareness for the motor neurone disease (MND) community.
“It was an incredible honour to brew Rob’s own beer, Burrow’s Blonde, and to host Rob, Lindsey, and family at our brewery last year,” said Jo Theakston, executive director at Black Sheep Brewery.
“The entire team here at Black Sheep is devastated. There was no one quite like Rob and he remains a hero to so many of our team in Masham.
“By donating all profits from sales of Burrow’s Blonde in June to Rob’s MND charities, we’re hoping to boost fundraising efforts in his memory.
“Alongside this, we look forward to the many fundraising events coming up throughout the year, and we will continue raising money for the MND community, in Rob’s name, for many years to come.”
Brewed for Rob in partnership with the Good Racing Co, Burrow’s Blonde is a light and zesty session beer coming in at 3.7% ABV. It is available in cask and 500ml bottles, alongside Burrow’s IPA in keg. The beer is available on the brewery’s website, including in gift packs, and in venues across the UK.
Already, 328 pubs and sports clubs nationwide have stocked Burrow’s Blonde since it launched last summer, including Rugby League side and rivals of Rob’s Leeds Rhinos, the Wigan Warriors.
Phil Hawthorne, of The Good Racing Co, said: “Rob will continue to inspire us all here at the Good Racing Co and we’re forever grateful to have worked alongside him, and his family, so closely to launch the Rob Burrow Racing Club.
“We’re thrilled to see Black Sheep Brewery has already raised £20,000 for a great cause and we strongly encourage Rob’s fans to raise a glass of Burrow’s Blonde for the man himself this June, with every pint supporting a fantastic cause.”
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