Black Sheep Brewery has included products from Wensleydale Creamery to ensure people can enjoy a taste of Yorkshire this Christmas.
Rear, left to right, are Charlene Lyons (chief executive, Black Sheep Brewery), Richard Flinton (chief executive, North Yorkshire County Council), and Sandra Bell (marketing manager, Wensleydale Creamery). In front is Black Sheep Brewery’s Lara Theakston, with one of the hampers
The brewer has produced numerous hampers for Christmas, some of which include two of the independent creamery’s best-selling cheeses alongside its award-winning ales.
Black Sheep Brewery has already experienced a 1,500% increase in its online sales so far this year, and the business expects a further boom during England’s second lockdown.
In addition to featuring the artisan cheeses from Wensleydale Creamery, which is situated 26 miles away in Hawes, the gift range also includes pickles, cheese biscuits, and fruit cake sourced from other local producers, alongside the brewery’s beers.
Those searching for online inspiration for Christmas gifts will see artisan cheeses included in Black Sheep’s Finest Hamper and Black Sheep Ale Cheeseboard, while a 200g truckle of Yorkshire Wensleydale Cheese is the centrepiece of the Riggwelter Cheeseboard.
In addition, Yorkshire Wensleydale Cheese can also be selected, together with Fountains Gold Cheddar with Black Sheep Riggwelter Ale, as part of Black Sheep’s Create Your Own Gift Box.
‘It’s a great idea, and one that proudly champions two local independent businesses’
Charlene Lyons, chief executive of Black Sheep Brewery, said: “Many more people will be going online for inspiration this year when it comes to finding that perfect Christmas gift, and we are pleased to be showcasing some of the very best Yorkshire has to offer.
“We wanted to promote and support a fellow local business in these challenging times, and there’s no better way than to pair Wensleydale Creamery’s delicious cheeses with our own award-winning beers, which make for a fantastic combination!”
Sandra Bell, of Wensleydale Creamery, added: “We are delighted to be working with Black Sheep Brewery to supply our hand-crafted cheese for their Christmas hampers and gift boxes. It’s a great idea, and one that proudly champions two local independent businesses.”
Richard Flinton, chief executive of North Yorkshire County Council, said “The run-up to Christmas is a crucial time for businesses, and this is an excellent example of mutual support from two famous North Yorkshire brands.
“We’ll all be thinking about our Christmas shopping, and as businesses deal with the impact of the national restrictions, I urge everybody to think and buy local — think of North Yorkshire businesses first. Many of our businesses have great online and delivery or click and collect offers, and we have nearly 800 businesses that can be accessed through our own Buy Local initiative.”
