Where is Theakston Old Peculier brewed?
British, brewed in Britain Verified Last checked 5 September 2026
Theakston Old Peculier is brewed in Britain, at Masham, North Yorkshire, and sold as British.
Brewed in (country)
United Kingdom
Brand owner
T&R Theakston Ltd
HQ: Masham, North Yorkshire UK rights held by
T&R Theakston Ltd (owned)
UK strength
5.6%
Strength at home (England)
Not established
Theakston's own shop lists the 12 x 500ml bottle pack at 5.6%. Style
Old ale
Brand created
United Kingdom; year not established
Brewed at home in
None: UK brand
What the UK label says
Not established
In short
Theakston Old Peculier is brewed at Masham, North Yorkshire and sold as what it is. It is owned by T&R Theakston Ltd, an independent British brewer. It is 5.6%.
Who has brewed it here
| Years | Brewer | Site | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1987 to 2003 | Scottish & Newcastle owned Theakston; some production moved away from Masham | Newcastle and elsewhere | en.wikipedia.org |
| 2003 to now | T&R Theakston, family control restored, brewing returned to Masham | Masham, North Yorkshire | theakstons.co.uk |
What changed
- 5 September 2026:
verificationwas "partial", now "verified" (source) - 5 September 2026:
abv_notewas "Not sourced in this pass. Cask Old Peculier is normally 5.6% and bottled 5.6%.", now "Theakston's own shop lists the 12 x 500ml bottle pack at 5.6%." (source) - 5 September 2026:
uk_abvwas not established, now 5.6 (source)
Questions people ask
Where is Theakston Old Peculier brewed?
The beer sold in the UK is brewed at Masham, North Yorkshire by T&R Theakston.
Is Theakston Old Peculier brewed in the UK?
Yes. It is brewed at Masham, North Yorkshire.
Who owns Theakston Old Peculier?
Theakston Old Peculier is owned by T&R Theakston Ltd, headquartered in Masham, North Yorkshire.
What strength is Theakston Old Peculier in the UK?
Theakston Old Peculier is 5.6% ABV in the UK.
Which beers are similar to Theakston Old Peculier?
Beers with a similar story include Adnams Ghost Ship, Black Sheep Best Bitter and Greene King Abbot Ale.
See also
Adnams Ghost Ship
Southwold · 4.1% · sold as English
Verified
Black Sheep Best Bitter
Masham · 3.8% · sold as English
Verified
Greene King Abbot Ale
Bury St Edmunds · 5.0% · sold as English
Verified
Greene King IPA
Bury St Edmunds · 3.4% · sold as English
Verified
Shepherd Neame Spitfire
Faversham · 4.2% · sold as English
Verified
St Austell Proper Job
St Austell · 5.5% · sold as English
Verified
Every beer sold as United Kingdom · What else is brewed at Masham, North Yorkshire
Sources
- T&R Theakston (theakstons.co.uk): Family owned brewery at Masham
- Wikipedia (en.wikipedia.org): Scottish & Newcastle ownership and the 2003 return to family control
- T&R Theakston (theakstons.co.uk), 5 September 2026: 5.6% ABV for the 500ml bottle, and the brewery address at Masham, North Yorkshire