Timothy Taylor’s Havercake, brewed in honour of Capt Sir Tom Moore, has been given the seal of approval by his daughter, Hannah Ingram-Moore.
Hannah attended the Manorlands Beef and Beer dinner at the Craiglands Hotel, Ilkley, for which Timothy Taylor’s is a main sponsor. She also took a tour of the Timothy Taylor Brewery.
Havercake recognises and celebrates the 3rd Battalion Yorkshire Regiment. This was close to Capt Tom’s heart as he served under the Duke of Wellington’s Regiment during the second world war. A 10p per pint donation is going to the Captain Tom Foundation.
Timothy Taylor’s first brewed Havercake Ale in 2002 to mark the 300th anniversary of the Duke of Wellington’s Regiment, now known as the 3rd Battalion Yorkshire Regiment. Its name is taken from the regiment’s nickname, the Havercake Lads, derived from the oatmeal breadcake which was the staple food of the Yorkshire Pennine towns and villages from where soldiers were recruited.
Inspiring hope
Hannah said: “My father was so proud to have served under the Duke of Wellington’s Regiment and I can only imagine how much he would have loved to have attended this Manorlands Beef and Beer dinner and enjoyed a pint of Havercake.
“We created the Captain Tom Foundation to maintain my father’s legacy, so we’re so pleased that Timothy Taylor’s has chosen to donate to our charity through sales of their delicious ale, so we can continue to inspire hope where it’s needed most, just as my father did.”
Tim Dewey, chief executive of Timothy Taylor’s, added: “The brewery is delighted to not only support the Manorlands charity, as we have for many, many years, but to also contribute to the excellent work undertaken by the Captain Tom Foundation under the guidance of his daughter Hannah.
“It is just a shame that Captain Tom isn’t here with us to enjoy a pint and reminisce about his time as a Havercake Lad.”
