Franklin
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It was my other halves Birthday today, so we've just had a couple of days up at Masham :)
The Black Sheep:
The Full Black Sheep set is here:
http://www.flickr.com/photos/pdtnc/sets ... 195116936/
The Theakstons:
The Full Theakstons set is here:
http://www.flickr.com/photos/pdtnc/sets ... 195199854/
I think? we went in all the pubs in Masham, only slightly iffy pint was from the 'Bruce Arms', looks like they are trying to be a bit modern and the pub has half of it as a Curry House... I'd go for a curry there again as it was bloody good but I'd give the beer a miss.
Cracking food and beer everywhere else :)
I'm a Black Sheep drinker, pretty much stayed away from the Theakstons except in the visitors centre bar, I find their beers to be too smooth and malt driven leaving me not wanting to drink any more.
Black Sheep on the other hand is refreshing and more-ish with a thirst quenching ability.
Out of the two tours I'd do the Theakstons first and finish it off at the Black Sheep:
The Theakstons tour is interesting as you get to see the real old brewing system that has not changed in years, its more like looking round an old factory (which you are) Its a shame they don't expand on their lovely little visitors centre bar with a restaurant etc. I didn't realise that it was fully Theakston owned again either, which is good to know.
Friendly staff who are most willing to let you have a free sample of everything that is on hand pull :)
The Black Sheep tour in comparrison is much more up-to-date with, what I'd say, is an American bent to it for our overseas visitors. The brewery still having its original slate Yorkshire Squares in use along with the more modern stainless steel versions, a good presentation and interesting guide. Two minor down sides would be the bar, although good, should be more drinker orientated... and their restaurant manager woman should be more polite when asked simple questions and not smirk at you as she tells you they are all booked up do to a function *Like, if it had said that on the blackboard on the way in it would have helped visitors*
The Black Sheep:
The Full Black Sheep set is here:
http://www.flickr.com/photos/pdtnc/sets ... 195116936/
The Theakstons:
The Full Theakstons set is here:
http://www.flickr.com/photos/pdtnc/sets ... 195199854/
I think? we went in all the pubs in Masham, only slightly iffy pint was from the 'Bruce Arms', looks like they are trying to be a bit modern and the pub has half of it as a Curry House... I'd go for a curry there again as it was bloody good but I'd give the beer a miss.
Cracking food and beer everywhere else :)
I'm a Black Sheep drinker, pretty much stayed away from the Theakstons except in the visitors centre bar, I find their beers to be too smooth and malt driven leaving me not wanting to drink any more.
Black Sheep on the other hand is refreshing and more-ish with a thirst quenching ability.
Out of the two tours I'd do the Theakstons first and finish it off at the Black Sheep:
The Theakstons tour is interesting as you get to see the real old brewing system that has not changed in years, its more like looking round an old factory (which you are) Its a shame they don't expand on their lovely little visitors centre bar with a restaurant etc. I didn't realise that it was fully Theakston owned again either, which is good to know.
Friendly staff who are most willing to let you have a free sample of everything that is on hand pull :)
The Black Sheep tour in comparrison is much more up-to-date with, what I'd say, is an American bent to it for our overseas visitors. The brewery still having its original slate Yorkshire Squares in use along with the more modern stainless steel versions, a good presentation and interesting guide. Two minor down sides would be the bar, although good, should be more drinker orientated... and their restaurant manager woman should be more polite when asked simple questions and not smirk at you as she tells you they are all booked up do to a function *Like, if it had said that on the blackboard on the way in it would have helped visitors*
My wife would be ecstatic at that offer 
