Brewer T&R Theakston has announced the launch of Theakston Paradise Gold, a 6.8% ABV vintage dry, sparkling, golden cider.
It takes its name in tribute to the apple trees that once grew in what is now the extended brewery yard at Theakston’s Red Lane site, then known as Paradise Fields. It is also inspired by the first and only cider the company produced between the late 1970s and the 1990s. It was known then as Theakston Dry Vintage Cider.
Theakston is now reviving the drink, working with a small Somerset-based producer of apple juice.
Simon Theakston said: “The pandemic gave us pause to reflect on the past, look back at our archives, and rediscover some old favourites from our 195-year long history.
“One thing that stood out to us was how successful our Theakston Dry Vintage Cider was. Renowned for its quality, it enjoyed an almost legendary status in our home territory of Masham, but also experienced impressive sales all over the north of England and beyond.
“We’ve long talked about reviving this association between the company and cider production, and now that industry confidence is returning we felt that there was no better time to have a bit of fun and experiment with cider recipes to bring back a delicious variation on a theme of dry, crisp, fruity cider, meeting the demand for a new generation.”
