Masham-based Black Sheep Brewery has started canning two beers from its craft range, Pathmaker & Glug M’Glug.

The former is a 5.6% ABV pale ale that was created in homage to the brewery’s founder Paul Theakston and is also available in keg.

The other beer is a dark IPA at 6.2% ABV that was named after a mythical creature created by a relative of the Theakston family.

Jo Theakston, chief of sales and marketing here at the brewery, said: “We promised a number of surprises for our 25th anniversary and this is another exciting offering to our customers and pub trade partners.

“The market is evolving and we at here at Black Sheep are glad to be part of that movement by offering our craft beers in cans.

“It’s the first time we’ve produced these new beers in can and it’s only fitting that they both reference tales of our brewing dynasty, to coincide with our silver anniversary.

“The hand drawn designs of both Pathmaker and Glug M’Glug will be striking additions to any bar or fridge!

“Our brewing team are always ahead of the curve and continually producing award-winning beers. We’re always pushing the boundaries in the spirit of Dad and his legend when he founded Black Sheep. We still have plenty of exciting surprises to come this year, as we celebrate our landmark anniversary!”