Yorkshire’s Black Sheep Brewery is proud to announce that 'Burrow's Blonde', launched last year for rugby legend Rob Burrow CBE, has so far raised over £20,000 for Rob’s charities. In light of Rob’s recent passing, all profits from sales of Burrow’s Blonde in June will be donated straight to Rob’s charitable endeavours, in honour of the former rugby legend’s incredible legacy both on and off the pitch. Advertisement Advertisement Did you know with a Digital Subscription to Yorkshire Evening Post, you can get unlimited access to the website including our premium content, as well as benefiting from fewer ads, loyalty rewards and much more.
Since the launch of Burrow’s Blonde, ten pence from every pint and bottle sold has been donated to the Rob Burrow 7 Discretionary Trust and the Rob Burrow Racing Club, who do incredible work in raising money and awareness for the Motor Neurone Disease (MND) community. Jo Theakston, Executive Director at Black Sheep Brewery, commented, "It was an incredible honour to brew Rob's own beer, Burrow's Blonde, and to host Rob, Lindsey, and family at our brewery last year. The entire team here at Black Sheep is devastated; there was no one quite like Rob and he remains a hero to so many of our team in Masham.
“By donating all profits from sales of Burrow’s Blonde in June to Rob’s MND charities, we’re hoping to boost fundraising efforts in his memory. Alongside this, we look forward to the many fundraising events coming up throu.
