Hook Norton Brewery News

Whenever we have some news from the brewery or any of our pubs, we’ll be sure to post it here. Look out for lots of stories coming up, reporting on events and anything else we think might be of interest to you!

Great Tew: A battle for the Cotswolds

Join The Sealed Knot as we explore what it was like to live, and fight during the English Civil War. Spend the day exploring our Living history encampment and taking part in our activities and arena displays including the grand battle finale. Witness the spectacle of a battlefield complete with hundreds of infantry, artillery and […]

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Hook Norton Brewery Supports 40th Anniversary Hooky 6-Mile Road Race

Hook Norton Brewery Supports 40th Anniversary Hooky 6-Mile Road Race Hook Norton Brewery is proud to announce its support for the 40th anniversary of the Hooky 6-Mile Road Race, taking place on Saturday 2 August, with the race starting at 10.00am. First held in 1986 by a handful of pioneering members of Hook Norton Harriers, the […]

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Hook Norton Brewery and Five Points Brewing Co unite for new all-English hop cask ale

Super excited to say we joined forces with London-based craft brewery Five Points Brewing Co to create a new limited cask ale celebrating modern British brewing rooted in tradition.   Points of Brew (3.8% Light Copper Ale) is a modern interpretation of a traditional English ale: soft, layered, balanced and highly drinkable. Together, we set […]

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Hooky Gold at American SpeedFest 2026

Hook Norton Brewery made a dynamic appearance at American SpeedFest at Brands Hatch on 6th and 7th June, joining NASCAR Euro Series Rookie Challenge driver Dan Boys and the series’ ‘in-house’ racing team, Team FJ. Now in its 13th year, American SpeedFest is a celebration of all things American, featuring high-octane NASCAR races, a full […]

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Hook Norton Brewery Hosts Oxford Brewers Alliance As Four Charities Receive £12,000 Boost

Hook Norton Brewery proudly opened its doors on Wednesday, 3rd June, to host the latest monthly meeting of the Oxford Brewers Alliance (OBA). The evening combined world-class technical brewing insights with a major celebration of local charitable giving. A £12,000 Boost for Worthy Causes Before the evening’s formal presentations got underway, the Alliance marked the […]

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Hook Norton Fire & Rescue Service

From Church Bells to Computer Pumps: The Everlasting Commitment of Hook Norton’s Firefighters

After welcoming the local brigade for essential training exercises at the brewery, Hook Norton Brewery’s Managing Director and former firefighter, James Clarke, reflects on how firefighting has changed since 1896—and why the crew’s dedication remains exactly the same. Hook Norton has had an organised Fire Brigade since 1896. Prior to that, responsibility for fire protection […]

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From Field to Glass: Why We Stick with the “Lead Guitarist” of Beer

If beer were a four-piece rock band, hops would undoubtedly be the flashy frontman taking centre stage. But every great frontman needs a powerhouse backing them up. Enter malting barley—the lead guitarist of the band. It’s the barley that provides the driving rhythm, the heavy lifting, and the deep, rich soul that holds the whole […]

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OxBOoSt – June Meeting

The ‘Oxfordshire Business Opportunities & Support network’ for all Enterprise Oxfordshire Business clients & anyone who wants to learn more. The OxBOoSt network will meet at Hook Norton Brewery on Tuesday 2nd June from 4:00pm to 5:30pm and is open to all Oxfordshire based businesses to join (and its free!). The Number 1 regular meet-up […]

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The Sun Inn - Hook Norton

Local Pub Celebrates 8 Years at the Heart of the Community with 88 Free Lunches

The Sun Inn at Hook Norton , Oxfordshire – A much-loved village pub is celebrating eight successful years at the heart of the community by giving something back in a meaningful way. Mark Higgs owner of award winning Freespirit Pubs, who has held the Hook Norton tenancy for the past eight years, ran by Rebecca […]

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Hook Norton Alumnus Triumphs: Tim Gilkes Named CAMRA Branch Winner

We are always proud to see members of the Hook Norton family go on to achieve great things in the world of real ale, and today we have a special reason to celebrate. Tim Gilkes, a familiar face to many as the former manager of The Pear Tree (2019–2021), has reached a major milestone in […]

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Duval Inns Team Set for 16-Mile Charity Canal Walk

Duval Inns Team Set for 16-Mile Charity Canal Walk

At Hook Norton Brewery, we love seeing the incredible initiatives our pub teams come up with for the community. This May, the team at Duval Inns is stepping up—literally—to raise vital funds for Cancer Research UK. On Saturday 16th May, a dedicated group of managers, staff, and locals from the Great Western Arms, The Highwayman, […]

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Have a beer on us – Gold for Gold: You Win, We Pour

Since 2006, Hooky Gold has been the zesty, floral, and refreshing soul of the Cotswolds. Celebrate this milestone with us down here at the brewery. Whether you’ve topped the podium or clinched a prestigious award, big achievements deserve a legendary toast. Bring your gold medal or official award certificate down to the brewery, and we’ll […]

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