Theakston is raising a pint in celebration of its seventh coronation with the launch of a special edition beer, brewed in honour of His Royal Highness King Charles III.

Crowning Glory, a 4.2% ABV gold beer has been crafted using Britain’s finest Pale and Crystal malt to give a robust character. The beer features a honeyed, blackcurrant sweetness which  balanced by  English hops, which provide what the brewery describes as "citrussy spiced cedar overtones".

The beer continues the brewery’s tradition of creating limited edition ales to celebrate Royal occasions. It joins a distinguished lineage including Celebration Ale which marked Elizabeth II’s Silver Jubilee in 1977 and most recently, Royal Salute which commemorated the Diamond and Platinum Jubilees in 2012 and 2022.

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Simon Theakston, joint managing director at the family run brewery said: “We’re immensely proud of our almost 200-year heritage and it’s fascinating to consider that as a business we have been witness to nine monarchs and seven coronations.

"It’s only right we continue the honourable tradition of celebrating these key historic moments for our country by creating a special beer to mark the coronation of King Charles III on 6th May.”

In addition to being available to pubs across the UK, Theakston’s is also creating a limited edition bottle run of the beer, which will be available to purchase from the brewery’s Visitor Centre in Masham and its online store.

 

 

The Northern Echo: Crowning GloryCrowning Glory (Image: Supplied)

Established in Masham, North Yorkshire in 1827, Theakston is one of the UK’s oldest traditional ale brewers. Operating as an independent brewer, it is the second largest of its kind under family control in the UK.

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Theakston is one of just two breweries in the country still committed to making and repairing traditional oak casks, employing a full time qualified ‘Journeyman’ Cooper.

There are eight permanent brands in the Theakston range: Theakston Best Bitter, Theakston Old Peculier, Theakston Summit (Chilled Pale Ale), Theakston XB, Theakston Lightfoot, Theakston Barista Stout, Theakston Pale Ale and Theakston Dark Mild.