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The new Yorkshire beer dedicated to Rob Burrow

"I never thought I would have a beer named after me [...] I'm sure it will be a great success raising money for the trust and awareness for MND".

Sophie Smith Sophie Smith - 9th August 2023

The Burrow's Blonde is 'brewed for Rob'.

Black Sheep Brewery has launched a brand new beer that's dedicated to local legend and former Leeds Rhinos player Rob Burrow.

Partnering with The Good Racing Co, who have been fundraising on Burrow's behalf whilst 'redefining horse racing as an all-inclusive sport', the new beer will see 10p from every pint or bottle will help to support Rob and his family through the Rob Burrow 7 Discretionary Trust and the Rob Burrow Racing Club.

The beer itself is a 3.7% light and zesty session beer that will be available in cask and 500ml bottles at Black Sheep Brewery pubs, rugby clubs and racing venues across the UK.

three bottles of beer with a hat in the background.
three bottles of beer with a hat in the background.
Image: Black Sheep Brewery via Instagram

The charity The Good Racing Co. has already raised £180,000 to date through its work with charity racehorse, Burrow Seven.

Black Sheep Brewery says "We are proud to be hosting Rob and his family, along with Leeds Rhinos stars and The Good Racing Co at the brewery today to celebrate the launch."

The brewery is asking people to use the hashtag #CheersRob to show their support.

Rob Burrow has said "I am really excited about Black Sheep Brewery has created a really special beer and named it Burrow's Blonde, I never thought I would have a beer named after me. The team at Black Sheep and The Good Racing Company have been working hard and I'm sure it will be a great success raising money for the trust and awareness for MND. I would like to say a big thank you to everyone involved, see you at the races!"

About Rob Burrow

In December 2019, former Leeds Rhinos player Rob Burrow was diagnosed with motor neurone disease and told he may only have a year to live, two at the most. Defying the odds, Rob has now reached his 40th Birthday.

MND is a degenerative disease that has left Leeds Rhinos legend of 16 years, Rob Burrow, paralysed and forced to communicate with his family through an eye-driven device. The condition affects nerves in the brain and spinal cord and has life-changing consequences for anyone diagnosed with the condition.

There are currently over 5,000 people in the UK living with the “brutal disease” according to the MDA Association.

Rob Burrow was diagnosed with MND in 2019. / Image: BBC

The number seven has been one of a signature trademark for the former rugby player. Rob used to play with a 7 on his back, and ever since we’ve seen it used it a range of charity events to raise money for MND charities and supporting the Burrow family.

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Feature Image - Black Sheep Brewery via Instagram

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Leeds pizza shop hailed ‘exceptional’ and ‘best in the UK’ by major reviewer

Clementine Hall Clementine Hall

A Leeds pizza takeaway has received a glowing review from popular review duo.

Edges Pizza opened up their first permanent spot in Leeds back in June this year, after making a name for themselves slinging out pizzas at multiple pop-ups across the city.

Owners Grace and Edge from Harrogate opened Edges Pizza two years ago, taking inspiration from trips to New York over the years.

Images: The Hoot Leeds

Their pizzas are a love letter to the class New York slice, think thin and crispy rather than chewy and floppy. But above all else, think absolutely delicious.

And now, they've caught the attention of a major review page, with Bite Twice Food Reviews (a page with almost 300k followers) paying Edges a visit.

The food review duo of Gerry del Guercio and Paul Delany popped up in Holbeck beneath the arches to get their hands on a pizza, and the outcome is brilliant.

In the video, Bite Twice said that the pizza is 'f**cking exceptional' and up there with 'one of the best pizzas in the UK'.

Before even taking a bite, they said: "On aesthetic, I don't think anywhere in the UK is doing pizza like this".

Images: The Hoot Leeds

Then after the first bite, they go on to say: "There are very few pizzas in the UK that create this, I’m a little bit blown away".

As Londoners themselves, they go on to say that Edges is 'easily hitting with the best that we’ve got down south'.

And if that's not high praise enough, they sign off the video saying: "Leeds has got an absolute gem. I give this a stamp so hard my foot went through the pizza. Edges. Don Level."

We will absolutely take that.

Read more: A slice of New York has arrived in Leeds – and the pizzas are 18 inches wide

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The 42-year-old Kirkgate Market stall serving freshly shucked oysters for £1.90 a pop

Clementine Hall Clementine Hall

Tucked away in Leeds Kirkgate Market you'll find a wonderful seafood stall selling freshly shucked oysters for £1.90 each.

It's places like these that remind us why we love Leeds so much.

Established in 1880, Hayes Seafood is widely regarded as the oldest trader within the historic Kirkgate Market.

For the past 42 years, it has been run by Cliff and Michelle, the loveliest couple who welcome every customer with open arms.

Images: The Hoot Leeds

The menu here is small but perfectly formed, focusing on fresh, ready-to-eat seafood that you can enjoy with a squeeze of lemon and a dollop of mayonnaise at most.

Delivered fresh every morning, there's pre-cracked crab shells, brown and white crab meat, cockles, crawfish tails - all perfectly prepared for you to eat at their bar or high tables opposite.

But, it's the oysters that you'll see people queueing for. And rightly so.

Images: The Hoot Leeds

Everything here is prepared to order right in front of you, and for no extra fee. You can choose from two types of oysters: super salty Lindisfarne oysters or the slightly sweeter English Loch Fyne.

We recommend having a couple of each, pulling up a stool right by the counter and getting stuck in. If you ask Cliff nicely, he might tell you a bit about the history of the place - but you may have to order a couple more oysters for that.

Images: The Hoot Leeds

You're left to dress them yourself, whether you prefer dash of fiery tabasco or a few pickled shallots. But to be honest, they're delicious just as they come.

This spot is a real piece of Leeds history, and the queues at lunchtime as well as the repeat regular customers proves just how special it is.

All it's missing is a champagne stall next to it...now wouldn't that be perfect?

Read more: Yorkshire-set Christmas film by Leeds director starring Richard E. Grant set to hit UK cinemas next month

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