Ale's well that ends well

A York brewery has boosted the profits of a charity fun run with a special beer created for the event.

Treboom Brewery of Shipton by Beningbrough brewed a hoppy best bitter for runners and supporters to enjoy at R U Taking The P…?, the males-only 5K for cancer care and research in York, north and east Yorkshire.

It was on sale during the race last June through a beer stall and nearby at The Slip Inn, and R U Taking The P..? bitter was also available at other York area pubs around the time of the Father’s Day event.

Five pence from the sale of every pint of R U Taking The P….? beer has been given towards the charity work of York Against Cancer and to research into prostate cancer being carried out at the University of Hull.

Treboom has also gathered donations from brewery tour visitors to boost the takings and almost £420 has been raised – a significant addition to the race proceeds of almost £17,400.

Treboom bosses John Lewis and Jane Blackman have supported R U Taking The P…? for several years because John used to be a researcher looking into prostate cancer before starting the brewery business.

John said "I know from my previous work at the University of York how important the funds raised by RUTTP and YAC are for the ongoing research into the diagnosis and treatment of prostate cancer. We are delighted to support this extremely valuable work as well as helping raise awareness about prostate cancer "

John and Jane have now handed a cheque for £419.38 to race organiser Brian Hughes and Julie Russell, General Manager of York Against Cancer.

Julie said: “We know many runners really look forward to a pint of this lovely local beer after they finish their efforts and it’s great to think that as they toast their success they’re giving two good causes an extra boost. We’re really grateful to Treboom.”