HOOK NORTON OF COTSWOLD HILLS. from the heart of the cotswolds come two very sought after beers brewed in the only steam-driven brewery in the uk

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1 SEPTEMBER & OCTOBER 2014 HOOK NORTON OF COTSWOLD HILLS hooky 3.5% A subtly balanced, golden bitter, hoppy to the nose and malty on the palate - the classic session beer, eminently drinkable. LION 4.0% A perfect balanced beer, full of fruit flavours and aromas. Complex yet refreshing, Lion has a long, bittersweet finish from the heart of the cotswolds come two very sought after beers brewed in the only steam-driven brewery in the uk make your customers roar for more DRINKS DISTRIBUTORS AN INDEPENDENT FAMILY BUSINESS AWARDED CASK MARQUE EVERY YEAR SINCE 2006 SALES HOTLINE: CASH & MAJOR CREDIT CARDS ACCEPTED

2 COOPER'S CHOICE SEPTEMBER 2014 TRING OF HERTFORDSHIRE BROCK BITTER 3.7% A light brown quaffing ale with a hint of sweetness and caramel on the palate. Challenger hops impart a gentle bitterness, which is matched by a late hop aroma from styrian goldings HOGS BACK OF SURREY HBB 3.7% A light amber session bitter, biscuity flavour with fragrant hops leading to subtle malty, citrus fruits with a long, aromatic, hoppy finish and a light malty aftertaste. WEST BERKSHIRE BREWERY MR CHUBBS 3.7% Light amber in colour and moderately hoppy with spicy overtones provided by single-varietal English hops, this is a superb session beer for any time of the day QUANTOCK OF SOMERSET QUANTOCK ALE 3.8% A traditional amber bitter, full bodied and malty with a dry finish and a fruity aroma with hints of roasted malts Skinner'S of CornwAll CorniSh trawler 3.6% Skinner's new Year Golden Ale. Beautifully hoppy session ale with hints of citrus and bitter sweet malts. XT OF THAME, OXFORDSHIRE XT 4 3.8% An amber beer with a special Belgian malt and a fruity mix of American and European hops. Very addictive, and our flagship beer HARESFOOT OF BERKHAMSTED SUNDIAL 3.8% Sundial is a refreshingly light golden ale comprising of English pale malts, early hopped with American cascade hops complemented by a generous late hopping of German tettnang accentuating an undercurrent of exotic fruits QUANTOCK OF SOMERSET NIGHTJAR 3.9% A copper coloured ale, generously hopped with New Zealand hops imparting a full flavour with lots of aroma with a fruit filled finish. tring of hertfordshire ridgeway bitter 4.0% A beer with a pleasant mix of hop and malt flavours in the aroma and taste, leading to a dry, often flowery hop after taste. SKINNERS OF CORNWALL RIVER COTTAGE EPA 4.0% 'Our collaboration with River cottage has encouraged us to rediscover the finest ingredients, grown n our back garden. we are really proud to have created a perfectly balanced beer that goes down brilliantly with a well-sourced meal or on its own as a refreshing pint' ADNAMS OF SOUTHWOLD TOPAZ GOLD 4.0% Soft apricot and lychee notes, medium body and bitterness but with a crisp finish TIMOTHY TAYLOR OF YORKSHIRE BOLTMAKER 4.0% A well-balanced, genuine Yorkshire Bitter, with a full measure of maltiness and hoppy aroma - Boltmaker is first choice for the discerning drinker - on both sides of the Pennines

3 COOPER'S CHOICE SEPTEMBER 2014 west berkshire brewery good old boy 4.0% Rich malts and fruity hops combine to produce an exceptionally wellbalanced and full-flavoured beer of real character. THWAITES OF BLACKBURN WAINWRIGHT 4.1% A golden ale, refreshing with a delicate citrus fruit flavour and subtle sweetness PURITY OF WARWICKSHIRE MAD GOOSE 4.2% Mad Goose is a zesty pale ale with a smooth and citrusy finish. Brewed with English Maris Otter, Caragold and Wheat malts, with Hallertau Northern Brewer bittering hops and Cascade and Willamette aroma hops. Winner of five awards THWAITES OF BLACKBURN DICKIE'S MEADOW 4.2% An Autumnal reddish ale, long on flavour for the shorter days XT OF THAME, OXFORDSHIRE XT 3 4.2% An IPA style beer made with lots of Celeia, Columbus and Cluster Hops, on Vienna malts. oakham of peterborough Citra 4.2% A light refreshing beer with pungent grapefruit, lychee and gooseberry aromas leading to a dry, bitter finish HOGS BACK OF TONGHAM, SURREY T.E.A 4.2% A "Classic Best Bitter" - The brewery's flagship ale, amber in colour with a hoppy and slightly fruity aroma supported by malt in the taste. A well crafted, bittersweet beer with a long dry finish oakham of peterborough scarlet macaw 4.4% Tart gooseberry and soft peach on the nose. Gooseberries and fruit to taste, before an intense bitterness that s as sharp as a macaw s screech! PURITY OF WARWICKSHIRE UBU 4.5% A distinctive, full flavoured beer with a sweeter finish. Brewed with English Maris Otter, Crystal, Black and Wheat malts, with Hallertau Northern Brewer and Cascade hops. Winner of seven awards fullers of chiswick wild river 4.5% The hops have been fully infused into the beer to deliver an instant zesty grapefruit flavour. The malt brings a balancing fullness to the hops but the pleasant hop bitterness leaves a wonderful linger on the palate ADnAmS of SouthwolD GhoStShip 4.5% A pale blonde and very hoppy beer based on an American West Coast pale ale. It has good, assertive pithy bitterness, a malty backbone and a lemon and lime aroma. adnams of southwold wild hop 4.8% Brewed with a wide variety of wonderfully wild fresh hops plus a few tamed garden ones too. This beer is choc full of grassy, pine and citrus flavours capturing all the excitement of the years hop harvest

4 ESTD 1851 ALL YEAR ROUND BEERS AT GREAT PRICES hooky bitter % ABV otter bitter % ABV side pocket for a toad % ABV A subtly balanced, golden bitter, hoppy to the nose and malty on the palate - the classic session beer, eminently drinkable. It is a beautifully light and fruity beer with good hoppy bitterness. It leaves a refreshing bitterness which prompts the next gulp. A wonderful, old fashioned,'session' beer. Brewed for drinking with no frills. Unmistakable citrus notes from only the best Cascade hops balanced with a floral aroma and crisp dry finish make this straw coloured ale a fantastic session beer. thwaites original % ABV adnams bitter 3.7% ABV greene king ipa % ABV A clean dry tasting and refreshing session bitter with a glowing amber appearance. A malty flavoured beer with a delicate dry finish. Southwold Bitter is a beautiful copper coloured beer, late and dry-hopped with Fuggles for a distinctive, lingering hoppiness. Characterised by its fresh, hoppy taste and clean, bitter finish. Despite the simplicity of the ingredients - barley, water, yeast and hops - its in the creation of the recipe that the skill of the master brewer lies. youngs bitter % ABV woodforde's wherry % ABV black sheep best bitter % ABV An easy to drink, refreshing cask ale with a fresh, fruity aroma that leaves a long, satisfying bitter finish. An initial crisp and clean floral flavour that evolves into a hop influenced citrus flavour with a slightly sweet malt background. A classic well-hopped and beautifully balanced beer with a deeply satisfying and refreshing taste that is followed by a distinctively dry and long bitter finish. TRELAWNY % ABV doombar london pride % ABV Peach and apricot notes dominate the aroma, with hints of butterscotch and toffee apple. The taste is full, with toasted biscuit and jam being balanced by the mellow, yet assertive bitterness of tangy hops. A perfectly balanced and complex blend of succulent dried fruit, lightly roasted malty notes and a subtle yet assertive bitterness. A rich, smooth and wonderfully balanced beer.

5 ESTD 1851 ALL YEAR ROUND BEERS AT GREAT PRICES otter amber courage bitter betty stogs A lovely blend of citrus fruit and spice, with a finely balanced bitter flavour. Pale brown in appearance with a bitter after taste, consumers enjoy its lower ABV that allows them the opportunity to enjoy their favourite ale for longer. Classic pale amber mid strength bitter with distinct hoppy overtones. A beautifully balanced quaffing ale. Serve chilled if preferred. Bitter finish is slow to develop but long to fade. butcombe bitter bombardier % ABV everards tiger % ABV Notably bitter, clean tasting, refreshingly dry and distinctive. Made with 100% best Maris Otter malt (the rolls royce of malts), together with a blend of (never divulged) English hop varieties. A burnished copper colour, with a rich, tempting aroma of peppery hops and raisins. Tiger Best Bitter is a classic example of getting the perfect balance between sweetness and bitterness. Crystal malt gives the beer its rounded toffee character. spitfire % ABV tribute % ABV timothy taylor landlord % ABV An infusion of three Kentish hops adorns this beautifully balanced, blood-orange tinted British bitter with an acutely aromatic allure. Rich aroma of biscuity malt and tart citrus fruit from the Willamette hops. Juicy malt, hop resins and tangy fruit coat the tongue, while the finish is long and lingering. Refreshingly reliable, nationally renowned, this full drinking Pale Ale with a complex and hoppy aroma has real "Pulling Power" and stands out in any bar as the ideal regular. wadworth 6x % ABV old hooky % ABV adnams broadside % ABV Full bodied and distinctive, 6X remains one of the South s most famous beers. the beer is mid-brown in colour, malty and fruity with balancing hop character. A beautifully balanced beer, fruity by nature with a well-rounded body and the suggestive echo of Crystal Malt. Brewed with Pale Ale malt and First Gold hops, Broadside is a dark ruby red beer rich in fruitcake aromas, almonds and conserved fruit.

6 COOPER'S CHOICE OCTOBER 2014 great heck of yorkshire powermouse 3.6% Very pale, hoppy session ale with delicate bitterness and loads of fruity hop flavour and aromas from a unique blend of eight varieties of European and American hops, added in generous proportions late in the brewing process white horse of oxfordshire bitter 3.7% Deep in the vale of the White Horse tradition is being kept alive. Using only the finest ingredients this golden bitter balances locally grown Challenger Hops with Yorkshire s malt, to offer the discerning drinker a beer that will stop any horse in its tracks BLACK SHEEP OF YORKSHIRE BEST 3.8% A classic well-hopped and beautifully balanced beer with a deeply satisfying and refreshing taste that is followed by a distinctively dry and long bitter finish lancaster brewery pumpkin pie 3.8% A dark amber ale with burnt Seville orange and grapefruit flavours. Cascade hops bring the flavour bursting out lacons of great yarmouth encore 3.8% Glowing with a pale amber hue, this flavour packed ale leads with delicate fruit aromas, comfortably balancing a dry pine and citrus crescendo of flavour throughout followed by a finish that is long and dry rudgate of york asgard legend 3.8% Viking heaven, this mid coloured hopped session beer has a full flavour and a slightly fruity nose oakham of peterborough jhb 3.8% A golden beer dominated by citrus hop aroma. Balanced fruit and malt flavours give way to a dry hoppy finish. grain of norfolk oak 3.8% This well balanced session beer uses Maris Otter pale ale malt to give a light amber colour, and fermented slowly to give a dry, moreish finish HARESFOOT OF BERKHAMSTED SUNDIAL 3.8% Sundial is a refreshingly light golden ale comprising of English pale malts, early hopped with American cascade hops complemented by a generous late hopping of German tettnang accentuating an undercurrent of exotic fruits great heck of yorkshire navigator 3.9% Traditional mahogany coloured session bitter with subtle yet exotic hop aromas LANCASTER BREWERY BLONDE 4.0% The slightly citrus and delicate earthy aromas are created by a combination of First Gold and imported Saaz hops. The initial bitterness is followed by a delightful mouth feel culminating with a long dry finish. oakham of peterborough Citra 4.2% A light refreshing beer with pungent grapefruit, lychee and gooseberry aromas leading to a dry, bitter finish

7 COOPER'S CHOICE OCTOBER 2014 rudgate of york ghostly pale 4.0% Extremely pale full flavoured ale with ample citrus hop producing a fresh fruity nose. frog island of northampton lsb 4.0% Fruity hops with a hint of citrus zest. A rounded bittersweet malt taste is complimented by a rich fruity aftertaste oakham of peterborough inferno 4.0% Golden in colour this light igniting ale flickers complex fruit across your tongue leaving a dry fruity bitter finish smothering your thirst black sheep of yorkshire reaper 4.1% Summit, Copper, Amarillo and Chinook Hops combine with crystal and pale ale malts to brew this ruby red ale of frightening quality WHITE HORSE OF OXFORDSHIRE VILLAGE IDIOT 4.1% A beer well hopped with challenger/ Bramling cross hops with a base of fine pale malt and wheat gives a light straw coloured beer with a lasting fruity aftertaste lacons of great yarmouth falcon ale 4.2% A time honoured classic dark bitter with an auburn glint. Elaborately balanced use of hops and malt paves the way to complex flavours which are charming and lightly spiced. The finish is perfectly balanced between fruitiness and bitterness grain of norfolf best bitter 4.3% A malty traditional amber ale, brewed with a blend of pale ale, chocolate and crystal malts. fullers of chiswick red fox 4.3% Red Fox is tawny red in colour and bursting with delicious malty flavours. Brewed with toasted oats to give distinctive biscuit notes and a mellow aftertaste to this superbly satisfying ale camerons of hartlepool thirst blood 4.3% Camerons master head brewer Martin Dawn of the Dead Dutoy has created this devilish red ale for our October guest. The caramel aroma and initial sweet taste is followed by a full bloodied malty flavour. More treat than trick! hopback of salisbury hopfest 4.5% East Kent Goldings, Pioneer, Chinook and Celeia hops give this feisty blonde ale great lip smacking flavour ST AUSTELL OF CORNWALL BUCKET OF BLOOD 4.5% Return of an old favourite and the perfect brew for a spooky Halloween celebration. This is a red ale, full of biscuit malt flavours with a balanced bittersweet finish

8 BUY 4 FIRKINS OVER 4 WEEKS AND GET ONE FREE If you buy four firkins of Hooky at only each over four weeks you will receive a fifth firkin absolutely free ONLY PER FIRKIN HANDCRAFTED BEERS FROM THE COTSWOLD HILLS SINCE 1849 Hook Norton Brewery, Brewery Lane, Hook Norton, Banbury, Oxon, OX15 5NY FROM ESTD 1851 call or see online for details