Black Sheep

Wellgarth, Masham, Ripon, North Yorkshire HG4 4EN (01765 689227) Website

Established in 1992 by Paul Theakston, a member of the famous Theakston brewing family of Masham. Paul decided to set up on his own after the family business was sold to the huge Scottish & Newcastle concern.

Regular beers: Best Bitter (3.8%), Emmerdale (5%), Riggwelter (5.7%), Special Ale (4.4%)

Bottled beers: Emmerdale (5%), Golden Sheep (4.7%), Holy Frail (4.7%), Riggwelter (5.7%), Special Ale (4.4%)