At the turn of the 19th Century, the Cotton industry revolutionised the towns of Lancashire and none more so than Blackburn.  In recognition of the industry that made Blackburn a major, industrialised town, Thwaites has created Flying Shuttle, a premium ale named after the invention that itself changed cotton making from a labour intensive cottage industry to an efficient, industrial powerhouse.

Thwaites Flying Shuttle is now the Official Beer of Lancashire Day, celebrated across the county on November 27th. A dashingly dark coloured beer that has a lightly hopped, fruit aroma with a rich, nutty flavour.