Black Sheep Brewery has announced the return of its hugely popular Christmas brew, Blitzen, and the relaunch of York Brewery’s Snowflake.
Launched in 2014, Blitzen is a ruby ale is made with Cascade and Goldings hops, orange and mixed peels, as well as Muscovado sugar. It has aromatic notes of raisins and biscuits, combined with a rich taste of dark fruits and hints of chocolate and citrus.
Along with Blitzen, the brewery is et to relaunch the York Brewery’s Snowflake. Snowflake is a 3.7% ABV pale ale brewed with a duo of American hops, offering a citrus punch with a crisp, clean finish.
Jonny Kirkham, head of sales and marketing at Black Sheep Brewery, said: “There’s a lot of confidence across the hospitality industry that pubs will be able to trade with fewer restrictions this year, after the large disruptions to the on-trade last December.
“And as the weeks got colder and people began preparing for Christmas, our customers wanted to know one thing — when will we see Blitzen back in the pubs?
“That’s why we’re delighted to announce that Blitzen will be back by popular demand this Christmas. We’re thrilled to be able to help customers enjoy a festive tipple as they celebrate the festive season this year and make up for lost time.”
