OUR AWARD-WINNING CLASSIC BEERS

We are proud to present our range of Hooky Classic Beers, available year round for you to enjoy. In addition, we brew a new, limited edition, seasonal ale each month to give you variety throughout the year.

 

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HOOKY 3.4% ABV

A beautifully balanced best bitter, enticing you in with its hoppy aroma and malty flavours. The classic session beer, eminently drinkable.

See: Auburn, light amber
Smell: Hoppy, soft fruit
Taste: Malty, fresh, bittersweet

Available in Firkins, Pins and 500ml bottles all year round.

Awards:

International Beer Challenge 2017 – Bronze
International Beer Challenge 2016 – Bronze
International Beer Challenge 2015 – Bronze
International Brewing Awards 2015 – Gold
World Beer Awards 2015 – Bronze Medal
International Beer Challenge 2011 – Silver
BIIA 2011 – Gold
World Beer Awards 2010 – Best Bitter in Europe

OLD HOOKY 4.6% ABV

First brewed to celebrate the Queen’s Silver Jubilee in 1977 – so popular we’ve kept brewing it ever since. The cornerstone of our classic range, beautifully balanced, fruity by nature, with a well-rounded body.

See: Tawny, red
Smell: Malty, fruity
Taste: Fruity, sweet, moreish

Available in Firkins, Pins and in 500ml bottles all year round.

Awards:

International Beer Challenge 2023 – Gold Medal
International Beer Challenge 2019 – Bronze Medal
World Beer Awards 2019 – Gold Medal
World Beer Awards 2018 – United Kingdoms Best Bitter
Great British Beer Festival 2018 Championship Beer of Britain – Finalist
World Beer Awards 2017 – United Kingdom’s Best English Brown Ale
International Beer Challenge 2017 – Silver
International Brewing Awards 2015 – Silver
International Beer Challenge 2014 – Silver
Voted ‘Best beer in the world’ by The Independent 2010
International Beer Challenge 2009 – Gold

OFF THE HOOK 4.3% ABV

Ready for some full on refreshment? A strong combination of hops deliver powerful citrus and orange flavours partnered with a crisp clean taste.

See: Pale
Smell: Citrus fruits
Taste: Orange and citrus

Available in Firkins, Pins and in 500ml bottles all year round.

HOOKY MILD 2.8% ABV

A true to type, no nonsense, honest Mild. Dark chestnut and full of roasty toasty malt flavours complemented with superb dry-hop floral aromas of light spice and everything nice.

See: Dark, ruby
Smell: Roasted barley
Taste: Soft, dark, fruity

Available in Firkins, Pins and in 500ml bottles all year round.

Awards:

World Beer Awards 2015 – United Kingdom – Mild Ale – Gold Medal
International Beer Challenge 2015 – Bronze Medal

James Clarke talks about Hooky Mild