2007
Old Peculier is Crowned ‘Champion Beer of Yorkshire’
The legendary status of Theakstons Old Peculier has once again been re-enforced after scooping the coveted title of Champion Beer of Yorkshire, at the Rotherham Oakwood 2007 Real Ale Festival. The CAMRA backed Oakwood Real Ale & Music Festival is an annual charitable fund-raising event in support of Rotherham children and is one of the region’s biggest events, attracting over 10,000 visitors.
Over 180 Yorkshire beers from the county’s 69 brewers were entered for the Oakwood 2007 Yorkshire Championship Festival. All entrants for the Campaign For Real Ale (CAMRA) award were subject to the rules established by CAMRA for its Champion Beer of Britain Award, leaving only 130 eligible to enter. Only beers that are brewed in Yorkshire, available nationally and regularly qualified to participate.
Ripon Rugby Club 'Cask' Their Votes For Sponsors Theakstons
Players from Ripon Rugby Club have been ‘cask-ing’ votes for their new shirt sponsor Theakstons in support of its bid to be named ‘Beer of Britain’.
The ‘Beer of Britain’ Awards run by Cask Marque and the Daily Telegraph canvasses the opinions of the nations beer drinkers to find the ultimate cask ales. Drinkers across the country are being asked to vote for their favourite brew at local Cask Marque accredited pubs.
Bath Rugby Club 'Cask' Their Votes For Sponsor Theakstons
Players from Bath Rugby Club are supporting the sponsors of its real ale bar, Theakstons as it bids to be named ‘Beer of Britain’.
The ‘Beer of Britain’ Awards run by Cask Marque and the Daily Telegraph canvasses the opinions of the nations beer drinkers to find the ultimate cask ales. Drinkers across the country are being asked to vote for their favourite brew at local Cask Marque accredited pubs.
Roll Out The Barrel and 'Cask' Your Theakstons Vote
Yorkshire’s first ever beer election is about to take place – and thankfully there’s not a politician in sight!
Cask Marque, the organisation which accredits pubs serving the perfect pint, has teamed up with the Daily Telegraph to launch the Best of British Beer Awards. Across Yorkshire drinkers will be able to vote for their favourite cask ale at a ‘polling station’ – their Cask Marque accredited local.
Cask ale lovers at the Theakstons Visitor Centre, Black Bull in Paradise and the White Bear in Masham can vote for their favourite tipple using the beer mats provided and place them in a special ballot box on the bar.
The Ambassador of Fine Ale
Independent Yorkshire Brewer T&R Theakston has appointed industry veteran Freddie Price as Sales Development Manager for the South West of England.
Barely a month after starting, 65-year old Freddie has already secured his first account for Theakstons Best Bitter at The Rummer, one of Bath’s oldest pubs which now offers customers this fine, golden ale at the bar.
Theakstons Signs 5 Year Sponsorship Of Europe's Largest Crime Writing Festival
Theakstons, the famous Yorkshire brewer, has today announced a major, five year sponsorship of Europe’s largest Crime Writing Festival. The 2007 Theakstons Old Peculier Crime Writing Festival, part of the Harrogate International Festival, will also see the third Theakstons Old Peculier Crime Novel of the Year.
The sponsorship ensures that the Festival will continue to bring the best crime writers to Yorkshire, in what is now recognised internationally as one of the most prestigious events associated with the crime writing genre.
Old Peculier Crime Writing Festival at London Book Fair 2007
Over 70 leading publishers, authors, agents and sponsors from the crime and thriller writing genre gathered together this week at London Book Fair to celebrate the new, five-year sponsorship of The Theakstons Old Peculier Crime Writing Festival with famous Yorkshire brewer T&R Theakston.
Called ‘The Hay-on Wye of the crime world’ by The Times and now in its fifth year, The Theakstons Old Peculier Crime Writing Festival is now the largest event of its kind in Europe. Authors, publishers, agents and readers come from all over the world to celebrate the genre with 2007 predicated to be a landmark year for the event with over 60 authors participating, including some of the best contemporary crime writers in the world.
New Bottled Beer from Theakstons Offers a Taste of Paradise at Home!
T&R Theakston launches Paradise Ale in a bottle in an exclusive deal with Waitrose
Independent Brewer T & R Theakston is celebrating the start of the summer after confirming an exclusive deal with Waitrose supermarket. This will enable Ale enthusiasts across the country to enjoy Theakstons Paradise Ale in the comfort of their own home or garden, following the launch of its seasonal summer fruity flavoured beer in bottles.
Paradise is the first seasonal ale to be bottled by Theakstons in over 10 years. Previously the Ale has only been available in cask format for a limited period during the summer, but from 14th May it is available from 150 Waitrose stores across the UK for an exclusive six months, in 500ml bottles at a cost of £1.75.
BE A SLEUTH WITH THE THEAKSTONS OLD PECULIER CRIME WRITING FESTIVAL….
The longlist was announced today for one of the most prestigious awards in the international crime writing calendar - the 3rd Theakstons Old Peculier Crime Novel of the Year Award, the only literary prize of its kind to be voted for by the general public.
Won by Mark Billingham in 2005 and Val McDermid in 2006, the award longlist once again features an eclectic mix of big names such as PD James and Ruth Rendell as well as aspiring new writers, spanning crime novels across the genre, from historical and police procedural to psychological.
SHORTLIST ANNOUNCED FOR THEAKSTONS OLD PECULIER CRIME NOVEL OF THE YEAR
After four weeks and thousands of votes by the crime reading public, the shortlist for the 2007 Theakstons Old Peculier Crime Novel of the Year has been created.
Announced today it is the only award of its kind to be voted for by the general public and it is now your chance to have a say in who will win.
Harrogate Crime Writer's Festival Whodunit Competition Winner Announced
Congratulations to Pam Hearne who successfully solved the crime and was selected by Natasha Cooper from a number of entries.
Natasha was so impressed with the creativity of some of the entries that she has selected 3 for special runners up prizes who will each receive a signed copy of her latest novel, Gagged and Bound. They are Kate Mitchell, E Stockton and Nora O’Hara
Thank you to everyone who has taken part and we hope you have enjoyed it.
FAVOURITE BREWERY TAP DEVELOPS HOTEL AND CONFERENCE CENTRE
One of Yorkshire’s favourite pubs which has been serving real ale for generations is to undergo a major refurbishment to enhance and extend the flagship property of one of the UK’s oldest family owned brewers.
Theakstons has today confirmed that it’s much loved brewery tap, The White Bear in Masham, is to receive a £1.5 million makeover transforming the adjacent property and former brewery offices into a hotel and conference centre, whilst retaining its traditional character and warm welcome.