Hooky Bitter
Hook Norton Brewery Co. Ltd.

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From:
Hook Norton Brewery Co. Ltd.
 
England, United Kingdom
Style:
English Bitter
Ranked #24
ABV:
3.5%
Score:
87
Ranked #17,193
Avg:
3.86 | pDev: 8.55%
Reviews:
46
Ratings:
63
Status:
Active
Rated:
Sep 28, 2022
Added:
Feb 07, 2007
Wants:
  5
Gots:
  4
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Rated: 4.12 by hopley from Massachusetts

Sep 28, 2022
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Reviewed by Sigmund from Norway

3.17/5  rDev -17.9%
look: 3.25 | smell: 3 | taste: 3.25 | feel: 3 | overall: 3.25
500 ml bottle, from Vaaland, Bryne, as Hook Norton Hooky. ABV is 3.5%. Deep golden colour, moderate white head. Sweetish aroma of malt sugar and grassy hops. Thin mouthfeel, drier than the aroma made me expect. The flavour has some weak toffee and caramel notes, followed by a fairly distinct bitterness, but is not particularly complex. Still a drinkable "ordinary" bitter.
Apr 19, 2021
 
Rated: 3.75 by Stengelfoot from California

Feb 14, 2020
 
Rated: 3.25 by trevorpost from Pennsylvania

Jan 13, 2019
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Reviewed by drmeto from Germany

3.39/5  rDev -12.2%
look: 4.5 | smell: 3.5 | taste: 3.25 | feel: 3.25 | overall: 3.25
L:
-pours a clear golden-orange with a medium,frothy,white head
-medium carbonation visible
S:
-honey,toffee,grapefruit,spicy,grainy
T:
-Follows the nose + a toasty finish
-medium bitterniss for the style
F:
-medium carbonation
-light body
O:
A pretty solid English Bitter.
Jun 22, 2017
 
Rated: 3.55 by Sexmortus from Arizona

May 28, 2017
 
Rated: 4.13 by EdmundBlackadder from Ohio

Oct 14, 2016
 
Rated: 4.25 by igl from Russian Federation

Aug 05, 2016
 
Rated: 4 by FLBeerGuy from Florida

May 19, 2016
 
Rated: 3.66 by FCox143 from England

Apr 15, 2016
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Reviewed by DJ-Hophead from England

3.75/5  rDev -2.8%
look: 3.75 | smell: 3.75 | taste: 3.75 | feel: 3.75 | overall: 3.75
500 ml bottle - Pours clear amber with a small foamy head. Medium carbonation. Smell - hoppy, light citrus tones. Taste - malty, floral with a crisp light bitter finish. Nice easy drinking session bitter.
Apr 06, 2016
 
Rated: 3.71 by hamrwolf from Pennsylvania

Nov 16, 2015
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Reviewed by pat61 from Minnesota

4.25/5  rDev +10.1%
look: 4.25 | smell: 4.25 | taste: 4.25 | feel: 4.25 | overall: 4.25
Aroma: rich bready aromas with a hint of fruit and slight earthy hop aromas, faint caramel. Appearance: hazy gold, ½” large bubbled off white head that quickly dissipates but leaves cathedral window lacing. Flavor: light fruit, slight raisin, little biscuit, finishes dry, medium bitterness, British earthy hops, has a pleasant mix of fruity sweetness balanced by the hop bitterness. The sweetness is more light fruit than sugars such as caramel. Mouthfeel: medium light to medium body, low carbonation. Overall Impression: aroma to style, low alcohol, low gravity and carbonation, makes this beer easy to drink. Balanced slightly to the hops but could use a touch more.
May 18, 2015
 
Rated: 3.84 by steverx8 from England

Mar 10, 2015
 
Rated: 4 by WillWillows from Ohio

Apr 27, 2014
 
Rated: 3.75 by pknyc from New York

Apr 17, 2014
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Reviewed by FLima from Brazil

3.53/5  rDev -8.5%
look: 3.25 | smell: 3.25 | taste: 3.75 | feel: 3.5 | overall: 3.5
Amber copper color with a thin head that keeps a constant lace.
Traditional English Bitter aroma, light notes of white bread, a tangy citrusy, a bit of caramels, minerals and earthy hops.
Bitter flavor with notes of caramels, biscuit malt, earthy and herbal hops, minerals, apples, tangy citrusy and fruity esters. Dry and bitter aftertaste.
Light body with appropriate carbonation. Slightly acid, and a bit of a watery sensation.
Good, but average bitter, with all expected notes from the style. Given the low alcohol content, it is a good option for a “session beer”.
Feb 28, 2014
 
Rated: 4.25 by vinicole from England

Aug 05, 2013
 
Rated: 4 by Slatetank from Pennsylvania

May 16, 2013
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Reviewed by jazzyjeff13 from England

3.29/5  rDev -14.8%
look: 3.5 | smell: 3.25 | taste: 3.25 | feel: 3.5 | overall: 3.25
A 500ml bottle with a BB of May 2013. ABV stated as 3.5%. Picked up a while back from a supermarket in Oxford.

Poured into a tulip pint glass. A clear sunset-amber colour with good carbonation and faint sediment. Forms a small head of white foam that lasts for a minute or two before subsiding. Aroma of mild caramel malt with hints of fruity ale yeast, stewed leaves, faint grain and a touch of solvent.

Tastes of mild caramel malt with a dry finish. Notes of grain, faint caramel, fruity ale yeast, stewed leaves and a delicate earthiness. A subtle bitterness upon swallowing. Mouthfeel is smooth, dry and tingly, with pleasant carbonation and good body for the style. Somewhat astringent, followed by an aftertaste of dry stewed leaves and weak caramel malt.

A pretty average bitter. Not bad but it doesn't really grab your attention. Flavour and aroma are balanced yet dull and uncharismatic. Drinkable but quite forgettable - I know Hook Norton can do better. Worth sampling but no need to seek it out.
May 07, 2013
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