Where does the time go? 1st April 1991 was my first day of employment at Hooky. I had of course worked school holidays in the past, but after just over a year working at Randalls Brewery in Jersey, this was the start of my full-time employment. First task, improve quality control. Our microbioligical control consisted […]
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Join us at The Falcon, Thame on Thursday 2nd April 2026, 5pm – 7pm, as we launch our brand-new April seasonal cask ale – Spring Light (3.2%). Spring Light is hazy, zesty, and effortlessly refreshing, bringing bright grapefruit notes with a gentle hint of coriander spice, capturing the feeling of a fresh spring breeze. It’s a […]
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Hook Norton Brewery is proud to announce, “Days Like These,” a new limited-edition cask ale brewed to mark James Clarke’s 35 years working at the brewery. The 3.5% ABV beer – matching the years of his dedication – is crafted by James alongside his son and lead brewer, Ed Clarke. The beer revives the recipe […]
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Old Hooky arrives early to it’s 50th Anniversary Celebrations with Silver at the “Oscars of Brewing” Next year marks the 50th anniversary of Old Hooky, the iconic ale from Hook Norton Brewery, and the celebrations have already begun after the beer picked up a Silver Medal at the 2026 International Brewing & Cider Awards — […]
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Three brave members of our sales team, Giles, Derek & Chrissie, set off on a Cellar Awareness Course. Clipboards at the ready, name badges on, coffee in hand. What followed was a thorough, practical, no-nonsense deep dive into the mysterious underworld of the cellar — with a very healthy dose of “this is why safety […]
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Hook Norton Brewery MD James Clarke thoughts on the similarities shared between the church and the pub. We are fortunate to have lots of facilities here at the brewery, including meeting and reception rooms. We recently hosted a meeting of the Deanery Synod, and I was asked to give a brief introduction and overview of […]
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We’re super excited to say that we are teaming up with Oakham Brewery to brew a seasonal beer in March. Light copper in colour, “Hooked Up” (4.1%) will be hopped with the exciting new USA sourced variety “Karma” (see below) along with new wave UK varieties Jester and Harlequin. Expect vibrant orange and soft lemon citrus […]
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Hook Norton Brewery is proud to announce the launch of its new Limited Edition Barrel Aged Double Stout, a bold and indulgent creation brewed to an authentic 19th-century recipe and matured to perfection. Crafted at 8%, this jet-black stout has been barrel aged for 18 months in oak, developing a remarkable depth of character that […]
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Hook Norton Brewery is proud to announce the brewing of a special beer, JB’s Journey, created to help raise awareness of the former Banbury Rugby Club captain and coach John Baker, who sustained a serious injury last November. John’s wife Tina, daughter Georgina, and close family friend Paul Jackson joined brewer Robin Underwood at Hook Norton Brewery to take part in […]
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Access All Areas of Taste We’ve once more teamed up with our good friends down at Arbor Brewery, Bristol to brew AAA Pass, an exclusive American Amber Ale crafted to deliver full-access flavour in every sip. Brewed using a bold trio of Amarillo, Citra, and Emperor hops, AAA Pass offers a vibrant fusion of citrus, […]
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Hook Norton Brewery, renowned for its rich brewing history since 1849, will be showcasing it’s Heritage Clothing range at a special event on Friday 5th December 5pm – 8pm. Inspired by the brewery’s deep-rooted countryside heritage and timeless British style, the collection is a natural extension of the Hook Norton lifestyle—authentic, rugged, and unmistakably rural. […]
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Hook Norton Brewery is proud to announce a truly global brewing collaboration – Red Barchetta (4.2%) – created in partnership with Canadian craft breweries Main St. Brewery, Neighbourhood Brewing, and hop experts Charles Faram & Co. This special cask ale represents a meeting of minds, malts, and hops across two continents. The recipe was conceived […]
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