Heritage Clothing Range – Get the look.

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.

Available in the brewery shop and online here

Greedy Goose — The Perfect Winter Pint

Join Brewer Rob Thomson from Hook Norton Brewery as we explore the rich history and unique flavour profile of their celebrated winter ale, “Greedy Goose.”

We took the camera on a journey from the historic streets of Stratford-upon-Avon back to the iconic Hook Norton Brewery to truly capture the spirit of this 4.2% ABV seasonal favourite. Forget the ‘wild goose chase’—you’ve found the perfect winter brew right here!.

FLAGSHIP IPA 20TH ANNIVERSARY

We are marking a significant milestone this month: the 20th Anniversary of our celebrated Flagship IPA

To honour the occasion, which ties into the Battle of Trafalgar Bicentenary that inspired the brew’s 2005 launch, Brewer Rob Thomson undertook a pilgrimage to the most famous “flagship” of all: Admiral Lord Nelson’s HMS Victory in Portsmouth.

WEDDINGS, MEETINGS, EVENTS & PARTIES

Plan your unforgettable event at the historic Hook Norton Brewery.

From the rustic charm of a wedding to the professionalism of a conference or a memorable private function, our unique venue offers stunning spaces, award-winning beers, and exceptional service.

MERULA NITRO STOUT

Say hello to Nitro Merula Stout – our classic dark beauty, now smoother, creamier, and available in 440ml cans! Enjoy the rich, velvety taste of a smooth, cascading pour with a creamy finish. Notes of coffee, chocolate and subtle smoky flavours.

Pour quick, enjoy slowly.

 

LOCK STEADY

Looking for a beer that’s light, zesty, and perfect for any occasion?
Meet Lock Steady 2.5%, our easy-drinking, low-strength pale ale. This refreshing ale, based on the traditional Table Beer style, delivers a light, zesty, and satisfying experience.
See: Pale
Smell: Zesty
Taste: Light, refreshing

SHIRE HORSE DELIVERIES

Promoting the welcome return of our Shire Horse and Dray deliveries to The Pear Tree, Brewery Lane, Hook Norton, every Thursday from noon onwards.

GRAND UNION CASK ALE LAUNCH EVENT

Hook Norton Unveils Grand Union Cask IPA
Get ready to taste the latest from Hook Norton Brewery! Free samples of the new Grand Union Cask IPA will be available!
Meet brewer Robin Underwood and experience Grand Union (4.3%), a balanced pale ale boasting citrus and grapefruit aromas, a light bitterness, and sweet biscuit notes. This “grand union” of hops, malt, water, yeast, pride, and passion is a must-try.
Thursday, February 27th:
7:30 PM: The George, Lower Brailes

STEAM SUNDAY EVENT

Come along to the brewery and celebrate the original powerhouse of the brewery, our beloved steam engine. Still run on the 1st Sunday of each monrth so please pop in and see it steaming on.

HOOKY BEER FESTIVAL

Hook Norton Festival of Fine Ales, more succinctly known as Hooky Beer Fest, occurs on the third Saturday in July in the the field behind the Brewery on the outskirts of Hook Norton Village. Its primary aim is to raise as much money for charity as possible. We do this by asking brewers from all over the UK to donate a barrel of beer and we rely on volunteers to do all the hard preparatory work as well as helping out on the day. The main beneficiary is Blood Cancer UK (formerly known as Bloodwise and previous to that, Leukemia and Lymphoma Research), which receives around half of all profits, with the remainder going to local groups that serve the village and the surrounding area. The fact that the festival continues to be a success is a testament to the community spirit of the village and the ready support offered by Hook Norton Brewery.

NEW BOILER INSTAL

A busy day yesterday as we waved goodbye to our old boiler and hello to a pair of new water tanks – or liquor tanks, as brewers call water liquor in a brewery. Much respect goes to the crane/installation team from Speedrite.

BREW DAY

Early morning milling to start the day as we brew another batch of our award winning Old Hooky. First brewed to celebrate the Queen’s Silver Jubilee in 1977 it’s been so popular we’ve kept brewing it ever since. A beautifully balanced beer, fruity by nature, with a well-rounded body and the suggestive echo of Crystal Malt.

The History of Cask Ale

Check out this great film from our friends at The Craft Beer Channel. In the second part of their series about real ale in association with Fuller’s Brewery, they visited us and witnessed a brewday on our incredible victorian brewkit. They also had a chat with George Clarke about the importance of maintaining the traditions, heritage and processes of British brewers down the ages. This video is sponsored by Fuller’s Brewery.

HOOKED ON TRADITION

The Dutch documentairy filmmaker and homebrewer Falco Friedhoff (b.1948) was commisioned to make a film of the Hook Norton Brewery by James Clarke in 1999 to be used for the celebrations of 150 years of brewing. He has been a yearly visitor of the brewery since 1976 and stayed a month in 1980 to learn how to brew from James’s grandfather Bill and his father David so he knew the brewery well when he made his film. He is one of the few Dutchman who dislikes lager and in the late seventies the only way to get a decent cask ale was to brew it yourself. Until this day he brewed over 900 brews for himself.
To celebrate 175 years of brewing in Hook Norton he proposed to make short filmportraits of the brewers and some staff that wil be put on internet in the future when edited. But for now his film from 1999, Hooked on Tradition is available to give viewers an idea how the brewey was run 25 years ago.
View this fascinating video here

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