This week, Deliciously Yorkshire members Richmond Brewing Company joined Ex England Rugby Captain, Phil Vickery, for a VIP beer tasting at “House of Fraser in Darlington”:http://www.houseoffraser.co.uk/darlington-department-store/store_page_1542,default,pg.html. The Mayor and Mayoress of Darlington, along with members of local Rugby Clubs and a selection of guests were invited to toast the opening of the new Raging Bull concession with a few quality Real Ales from the heart of the Yorkshire Dales.
Sarah Rice, Manager of Richmond Brewing Company said: “Phil particularly enjoyed the beer and was really interested in where we source our ingredients and was speaking to representatives from the brewery at some length about encouraging local food production in the UK, which he actively promotes through various other forums. He was delighted with a gift of a pack of Richmond Ales and in return donated a signed Raging Bull rugby ball which will be auctioned off for Charity later in the year. Everyone at the event seemed to really enjoy the ales and staff and guests agreed it was a lovely local addition to the event. Richmond Brewery hope to do more events with “House of Fraser Darlington”:http://www.houseoffraser.co.uk/darlington-department-store/store_page_1542,default,pg.html and within Darlington as a whole in the near future.”