Tasting Notes: Black Sheep Yorkshire Square Ale
Brewery: Black Sheep
Location: Masham, North Yorkshire, England
ABV: 5.0%
Version: 500ml bottle
The Black Sheep Brewery was founded by Paul Theakston in 1992 as he wanted a return to small brewery life after the takeover of the Theakston Brewery by Scottish & Newcastle (you can read more about the history of the brewery here). The name of this beer comes from the Yorkshire Stone Square fermenting vessels used by Black Sheep in their beer production.
Yorkshire Square Ale is a rich orangey gold colour with a light fruit aroma with hints of orange and caramel malt in the background. Flavour is also quite light, lemon and lime citrus with a touch of malt and there's a pleasant tingly mouthfeel, all leading up to a slightly dry finish. Perhaps a bit too watery, it's an easy drinking and perfectably acceptable, if not outstanding, brew.
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