The Wensleydale Creamery and Black Sheep Brewery team up for ‘beer cheese’

TWO iconic Yorkshire producers, The Wensleydale Creamery and Black Sheep Brewery, have joined forces to produce a cheese which is launching in Waitrose stores this week.

The Wensleydale Creamery has combined Riggwelter, Black Sheep’s strong Yorkshire Ale, with a mature cheddar.

Its partnership with Black Sheep Brewery is the latest in a number of collaborations between the The Wensleydale Creamery and other iconic Yorkshire brands, including Brymor Ice Cream, Yorkshire Provender and Rosebud Preserves.

David Hartley, managing director of The Wensleydale Creamery, says: “Black Sheep Brewery shares our proud Yorkshire heritage and passion for tradition and craftsmanship. It’s a privilege to partner with another award-winning Yorkshire producer to give cheese and ale lovers the authentic taste of the Yorkshire Dales we love so much.”

Jo Theakston, sales and marketing director of Black Sheep Brewery, said: “We’re delighted to be part of a collaboration that brings together two iconic Yorkshire businesses, which are internationally-renowned for their quality produce. Our Riggwelter Ale perfectly complements the smooth taste of the mature cheddar.  It truly is a match made in heaven, or in fact Yorkshire, which is God’s own county.”