200-year-old Yorkshire brewery teams up with Newcastle pub chain

Alongside supplying the group’s 27 venues, the 200-year-old brewery will provide training to the pub chain’s staff at its brewery in Masham.

Simon Theakston, joint managing director of T&R Theakston, said: “As a brewery we’re passionate about our product and about championing the wider cask market, so it’s fantastic to be working with Blackrose Pubs who appreciate the craftmanship that goes not just into creating the beer, but also ensuring it’s delivered in prime condition to customers.

“We’re very excited to see where our journey together takes us.”

The brewery will train staff on conditioning, tapping the casks, cellar maintenance and pouring the “perfect” pint.

The announcement coincides with Theakstons launching its new Summit Pale Ale, which has been specially brewed to be served extra chilled through a dedicated hand pump.

Fiona Smith, procurement manager at Blackrose Pubs, said: “This is just the first step in this partnership, but the feedback from our customers about Theakston Best and our team’s understanding of cask beer has already been overwhelming. Hopefully together with Theakston, we can reignite the UK’s love for cask beer by showcasing the fantastic products which are available.”