Indie North Yorks brewery pays a beer tribute to Hairy Bikers after death of Dave Myers

T&R Theakston teamed up with TV chefs and national treasures The Hairy Bikers to create new beers Triple Hop and Zesty IPA in the summer of 2023.

Such is the new beers’ popularity, they are now listed across five major supermarkets, totalling 400 stores across the UK.

Co-created at the Masham brewery, the beers combine Theakston’s almost 200 years of brewing expertise with the Hairy Bikers’ passion for hearty flavours and both teams are proud to see the beers continue the late Dave Myers’ legacy.

The pair's first TV appearance together was The Hairy Bikers' Cookbook in 2004, which was part cooking show and part travel programme.

This week saw Si King admit to the Sunday Times that the past few months had been a "struggle" following the death of his co-star Dave Myers from cancer in February 24 at the age of 66.

Speaking of the collaboration with Theakston, Si King said: “It was a pleasure to work closely with the Theakston brewery team on the recipe development and tasting notes behind these beers.

"The reception they’ve have had so far has been amazing and I’m so proud that people are enjoying the beers as much as we enjoyed creating them.”

First available in Waitrose last year Triple Hop, a full-bodied textured beer with honeyed malt sweetness, subtle spiced orange and cedar overtones which has received a brilliant reception from Theakston, Hairy Biker and beer fans alike, is now also available in Tesco and Morrisons stores.

Also now listed in Tesco, Morrisons and Sainsbury’s is the Hairy Bikers Zesty IPA.

Richard Bradbury, managing director of T&R Theakston said: "We’re thrilled with the response to our Hairy Bikers beers so far."

Established in Masham in 1827, Theakston Brewery is one of the UK’s oldest and most highly regarded traditional ale brewers with nearly 200 years of brewing expertise.

To find out more, visit: https://www.theakstons.co.uk/