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!

JAMES CLARKE MARKS 33 YEARS AT HOOK NORTON BREWERY WITH UNIQUE BEER EVENT

Hook Norton Brewery have launched another unique ale brewed to celebrate Managing Director James Clarke’s 33 years at the brewery. James, the great great grandson of John Harris who started the brewery in 1849 said ‘This is a unique opportunity in our 175th Anniversary year to brew a beer to celebrate my 33 years at […]

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THREE BREWERIES, THREE ANNIVERSARIES, 525 YEARS OF BREWING EXCELLENCE

Hook Norton Brewery has teamed up with fellow family breweries Everards and Joseph Holt to brew three unique beers as they all celebrate 175 years of beer and brewing. The breweries will work together and brew three different beers in March, May and September with the head brewers coming up with unique recipes. All the […]

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Welcome Cromwell to our Shire Horse Team

We are thrilled to welcome a new young Shire Horse to our working team. Cromwell, a rising two year old bay Shire Horse joins the workforce from a renowned breeder in Lincolnshire. Head Coachman, Nicholas Carter said ‘We’re thrilled to welcome our latest addition to the team, this young horse caught my eye back in […]

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A BEER FOR ALL SEASONS – 2024 CASK ALE RANGE

Celebrating 175 years of beer and brewing, we are excited to present our 2024 range of classic cask ales. The first two of these seasonal specials are already on the bar. Outside Half, our rugby themed amber ale, perfect to help you celebrate or commiserate. When you’ve got a scrum at the bar, don’t buy […]

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Outside Half Rugby Beer from Hook Norton Brewery

OUTSIDE HALF 3.8% The perfect beer to help you celebrate or commiserate.

When you’ve got a scrum at the bar, don’t buy the dummy, try this to ease the pressure, convert and go for the grand slam. Think that’s enough rugby puns! See: Light Amber Smell: Fruity Malt Taste: Bitter Sweet Outside Half is a limited edition release and will be available on the bar at the […]

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CELEBRATING 50 YEARS OF FINCHES AT THE ELEPHANT & CASTLE

We have teamed up with The Elephant & Castle, Bloxham to brew a unique ale, Legacy. Simon Finch and a handful of eager locals brewed the beer to celebrate 50 years of the Finch family being licensees of the historic and traditional pub. Chas Finch took over the running of the pub in 1974, moving […]

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175 Gold Anniverary Ale. Celebrating 175 years of beer and brewing at Hook Norton Brewery

175th ANNIVERSARY BEERS – #2 GOLD ALE

CELEBRATING 175TH ANNIVERSARY OF BEER AND BREWING CELEBRATING 175TH ANNIVERSARY OF BEER AND BREWING To mark the start of our 175th Anniversary year, we will be brewing a series of special anniversary beers. 175 Gold. As the name suggests, this is a golden ale, strong but subtle with notes of orange and grapefruit. The perfect […]

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175 Strong Ale. Celebrating 175 years of beer and brewing at Hook Norton Brewery.

175th ANNIVERSARY BEERS – #1 STRONG ALE

CELEBRATING 175TH ANNIVERSARY OF BEER AND BREWING To mark the start of our 175th Anniversary year, we will be brewing a series of special anniversary beers. First up is 175 Strong Ale 7.5%. As the name suggests, this is a strong and robust dark red beer, fruity, full bodied with a hint of spice. It […]

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175th Anniversary Virtual Ale Trail

There is no better place to enjoy a refreshing beer than in your local pub. This year we are celebrating 175 years of beer and brewing. It’s a passion that every generation shares and we want to share it with you. Join us on our virtual ale trail as we take you on a tour […]

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Helping support Chipping Norton Theatre

We are proud to announce that we are now a Gold Sponsor of Chipping Norton Theatre. In the heart of the Cotswolds, at the junction point of three counties and four regions, The Theatre Chipping Norton is a mixed arts venue, hosting, co-producing and supporting some of the most exciting, accessible and entertaining culture in […]

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The Cask Project Podcast - Interview with Andy Thomas, lead brewer at Hook Norton Brewery

The Cask Project Podcast: Interview with Andy Thomas, lead brewer at Hook Norton Brewery

Hook Norton brewer: Quality and price point key for cask’s future The second part of Gary Lloyd from of The Cask Project Podcast’s Interview with Andy Thomas from Hook Norton Brewery Maintaining quality and not being scared to charge what your beer is worth will help cask beer stay at the forefront of UK pubs. […]

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The Cask Project Podcast - Interview with Andy Thomas, lead brewer at Hook Norton Brewery

Trendy US-hopped kegged beers are great in cask too

US brewers see cask as the pinnacle for beer and the latest craft innovations from the US can work just as well in the traditional dispense method, according to Hook Norton’s Brewery Supervisor Andy Thomas. As the craft beer market burgeons – often in the form of US hops used in kegged beers – the […]

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