The Hooky Awards, an annual celebration of the tenants and managed houses of Hook Norton Brewery, took place last night at the brewery, honouring excellence across various categories. The event brought together pub owners, staff, and community members for a night of recognition and celebration. Guests were greeted upon arrival by the brewery’s magnificent shire […]
Read more
Hook Norton Brewery is announcing the retirement of its dedicated brewery tour guide, Malcolm, who is stepping down after 19 years of service. Malcolm, a familiar face to thousands of visitors, will be hanging up his lanyard and high-vis vest to enjoy a well-deserved retirement. When Malcolm first joined the team, Hook Norton Brewery’s tour […]
Read more
James Clarke, Hook Norton Brewery’s Managing Director, reflects on the latest “Hooky on Tour” event, revealing how a simple promotional event has evolved into something far more meaningful. Hooky on Tour started a few years ago, I think probably pre-COVID – that date reference which will be forever welded in our minds. Years ago, I […]
Read more
Hook Norton Brewery is celebrating a major success after securing four medals at the prestigious International Beer Challenge 2025. This impressive haul of awards highlights the brewery’s unwavering commitment to quality and innovation, showcasing its diverse and acclaimed range of beers on a global stage. The brewery’s hard work was recognised with two Silver medals […]
Read more
Hook Norton Brewery is marking the 80th anniversary of VJ Day with a new commemorative brew, VJ80 Anniversary Ale. The beer, which honours Victory in Japan Day, the end of the Second World War, will be available at tonight’s special VJ80 Open Tap event and in select pubs. The creation of the beer was led […]
Read more
An evening of captivating stories, culinary delights, and incredible generosity unfolded at Hook Norton Brewery on Saturday, August 9th, as Countryfile’s Adam Henson took the stage for the latest instalment of the “Tales from The Bar” series. Henson, a consummate professional, held the room in raptures with a series of fascinating stories drawn from his […]
Read more
Hook Norton Brewery is raising a glass to a hugely successful weekend at Fairport’s Cropredy Convention, where the brewery’s beer supply was completely depleted by festival-goers. The brewery’s tanker returned to Hook Norton empty, a testament to the popularity of its ales among the thousands of music fans. The festival was also a special occasion […]
Read more
Hook Norton Brewery is celebrating after winning two honours at the 2025 British Bottlers Institute Awards. The brewery received a Diploma for its Twelve Days Original Porter and Ironstone Premium English Lager, with judges praising the quality and flavour of both beers. “The team at Hook Norton Brewery proved the quality of their brewing excellence […]
Read more
A beloved tradition is making a return to the streets of Hook Norton this Thursday, August 7th, as the Hook Norton Brewery’s iconic shire horse and dray deliveries are back in action. The magnificent team of shire horses, Brigadier and Balmoral, will make a special delivery to The Pear Tree Pub. The team is expected […]
Read more
Alan Styler, a loyal fan of Hook Norton Brewery, recently returned from a two-week narrowboat holiday, and his journey was well-stocked with his favourite Hooky brews! Mr. Styler, who regularly visits the brewery shop with his wife, brought along plenty of Hooky Mild and Lock Steady on his trip. “Love your beer, especially Hooky Mild […]
Read more
It’s another week of celebrating significant milestones at Hook Norton Brewery, as we honour Andy Thomas, who marks a remarkable ten-year anniversary in the brewhouse. Starting his journey in 2015 at an entry-level position, Andy’s hard work and passion for brewing have seen him steadily rise to the position of Brewery Supervisor, now holding a […]
Read more
Kingham Village Fete proved to be a resounding success last weekend, with Hook Norton Brewery playing a refreshing role in the fundraising efforts. The brewery proudly donated ten cases of beer free of charge, with all proceeds directly benefiting the local primary school. Despite soaring temperatures that unfortunately led to the cancellation of the dog […]
Read more© 2026 Hook Norton Brewery | Credits | Site map | T&Cs | Privacy Policy | Cookie Policy.
