Celebrating the life of Brian, left to right, are Rob, Paul and Jo Theakston
Black Sheep Brewery will round off another successful year with the return of two of its popular beers this Christmas.
The Masham-based brewery has announced the return of its Monty Python-inspired, “very naughty” pale ale, Brian, and Blitzen to pubs and bars until December 22. The release of the two festive beers complete Black Sheep’s seasonal ale calendar for 2018.
At 3.9% ABV, Brian was created in 2016, in collaboration with Monty Python, and named in homage to the comedy troupe’s 1979 film, Monty Python’s Life of Brian.
Blitzen, a 4.0% ABV ruby ale, was launched in 2014 and features chocolate and spice notes to create a distinctively ‘Christmassy’ taste and aroma.
SIBA champion beer
Black Sheep celebrated continued award success in 2018 as its Glug M’Glug brand was named the Society of Independent Brewers’ (SIBA) small pack champion in the porters, stouts, old ales, strong milds and strong brown ales category at its National Independent Beer Awards.
Jo Theakston, sales and marketing director at Black Sheep Brewery, said: “Our creative brewing team has continued to produce award-winning brews and delivered an all-round, exciting seasonal ale calendar over the course of the year.
“The return of Brian and Blitzen will be welcome additions to the bar over the festive period, offering drinkers a choice of two Christmas-inspired brews that are full of character and flavour.
“We’ve enjoyed a positive year, which sets us up perfectly for 2019 and beyond, with next year’s seasonal calendar set to offer plenty of variety once again.”
