Drinkers will be toasting the 700th anniversary of Keighley's market charter with a new beer brewed by one of the town's micro-breweries.

Goose Eye Brewery, based at Ingrow Bridge, has brewed a chestnut-coloured Charter Ale to celebrate the forthcoming anniversary.

The beer will be unveiled at this month's Keighley Beer Festival and will be in the pubs around town in time for the festivities.

Keighley was given a market charter by the crown in 1305.

Father and son Jack and Dave Atkinson said they were privileged to have been chosen to brew the prestige ale.

Jack joked: "We are using some new hops for this beer. But it is a 1305 recipe -- which was five past one last Wednesday!"

An initial run of 250 gallons will be brewed by the team. It will also be available at the Keighley and Worth Valley Railway's beer festival.

Town Mayor Councillor Tony Wright said: "We think that the 700th anniversary of the charter should be marked by something like this. Why not ale? It is older than the charter.

"Goose Eye was the obvious choice."

The Mayor has also designed the beer's label.

The anniversary of the charter falls on October 17, with a two-day celebration -- organised by Keighley Town Council -- taking place on October 14 and 15.

A market will be set up in Low Street over the two days and the town council hopes that morris dancers will provide additional entertainment.

The council is contacting the town's businesses to provide a showcase of local talent.

A number of other suggestions are still in the pipeline.