Hook Norton Alumnus Triumphs: Tim Gilkes Named CAMRA Branch Winner

Tim Gilkes with his award

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 his career. Last night, at the Malt Shovel Tavern in Northampton, Tim was officially crowned the CAMRA Overall Winner for the local branch.

Our Free Trade Regional Account Manager, Derek Pratt, was on hand to witness the presentation and catch up with his former colleague.

“It’s genuinely great to see a former employee doing so well,” said Derek. “Watching Tim receive this award from CAMRA was a proud moment. It’s a fantastic achievement, and we wish him every success as he moves forward to the regional level of the competition.”

While Tim is now making his mark at the Malt Shovel Tavern, his commitment to excellence and the perfect pint clearly remains as strong as ever.

Congratulations, Tim! We’ll be raising a glass of Hooky to your success and cheering you on as you head into the regional heats.