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How do you introduce a legend? Perhaps it’s best to begin with a quote: There are more flavours in the beers brewed by Theakston in Masham than there are from an entire wine growing region in France. — Roger Protz , Editor of The Good Beer Guide High praise indeed, but in this case, entirely deserved. A Beer Steeped in History T&R Theakston Brewery ’s Old Peculier (5.6% ABV) is not just a beer; it’s a piece of brewing history. Brewed in the Yorkshire town of Masham , Old Peculier has been produced under this name since the 1890s , making it one of the most enduring and recognisable ales in Britain. Over the decades, it has built a reputation not just for consistency, but for character, earning accolades such as a silver medal at the Campaign for Real Ale Champion Winter Beer of Britain awards in 2000 . The Meaning Behind the Name The name Old Peculier is as intriguing as the beer itself. It derives from the historic ' peculier of Masham,'  a parish that exi...

There are a few beers whose names carry quite such a vivid, almost unsettling poetry as Riggwelter . Rooted in the dialect of the Yorkshire Dales, the word conjures not comfort, but vulnerability, an image of a sheep stranded on its back, legs flailing helplessly against the sky. The term derives from Old Norse: rigg , meaning back or shoulder, and velte , to overturn. In local usage, a sheep that has rolled onto its back and cannot right itself is said to be 'rigged' or 'riggwelted.' It is a word shaped by landscape, by farming life, and by the quiet, often harsh realities of rural existence. It is also, rather brilliantly, the name of one of Yorkshire’s most distinctive ales. Brewing in the Shadow of Tradition Brewed by Black Sheep Brewery in the market town of Masham , Riggwelter is a beer steeped in heritage. The brewery itself was founded by Paul Theakston , a figure whose name is synonymous with Yorkshire brewing tradition. At the heart of Riggwelter’s character ...