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Black Sheep’s Bighorn proves big things can come from micro development

Black Sheep Brewery has launched Bighorn, the first seasonal brew to be developed using its new microbrewery.

A bold Anglo American IPA, Bighorn features a rich alliance of UK and American hops – Challenger and Summit – and is set to be a big favourite.

While limited runs of a number of brews have already come out of the microbrewery, Bighorn is the first to be scaled up to the larger main brewhouse for full UK distribution. Bighorn is available through February and March.

The name “Bighorn” takes its name from a breed of sheep found in the Rocky Mountains, in America, so called because of its long horns.

With an ABV of 4.5% and a pale amber or dark golden hue, Black Sheep’s Bighorn features a floral aroma with citrus fruit, raisins and malt, and offers an initially sweet taste, followed by complex fruitiness and a dry, bitter, moreish finish.

Bighorn is a perfect match for delicious spicy dishes, such as Mexican food, and juicy steaks with a rich, peppercorn sauce.

Jo Theakston, Sales and Marketing Director at Black Sheep Brewery said: “We are very proud of Bighorn as it is very different to anything else among our flock of beers, yet is still brewed using the traditional methods and Yorkshire Square fermenters we employ throughout the Black Sheep range, here at Masham.

“This is the first time we have scaled up a beer from the microbrewery to the main brewhouse as Bighorn is the first beer from an exciting seasonal calendar for 2014.”

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