Yorkshire’s Black Sheep brewery has launched a limited-edition stout to mark International Women’s Day 2023.

Conceptualised, produced and branded by the women at Black Sheep, Blossom marks a celebration of women in the beer industry.

Blossom is a strong cherry stout, brewed from start to finish by the female members of the brewery’s staff, and will be available on cask. It will also be available in limited-edition 500ml bottles online and in the brewery shop.

At 7 per cent, dark roasted malts and silky oats are at the core of this rich stout, which was then infused with sweet cherries. On the palate, chocolate and coffee flavours meld into fruity sweetness, tempered by a liberal dose of spicy and peppery hops with each sip resulting in a light, dry finish.

Black Sheep chief executive Charlene Lyons said: “Black Sheep brewery has a rich 30-year history with many incredible women at the heart.

“We wanted to celebrate this history and our fantastic team through creating a brew made by and dedicated to our women. It was great to collaborate and build relationships across different departments, highlighting the team’s hard work and success, and to build on our efforts to support women in other ways as a business.

“We’ve been proud supporters of Women on Tap for the past three years, helping in the organisation’s mission to create an industry where women have equal opportunities, which is extremely important to us at Black Sheep brewery.”

“I am extremely proud of the inclusivity across Black Sheep and look forward to seeing more women working in traditionally male-dominated industries, such as breweries in the future. There’s plenty of space and opportunity for everyone.”