Tag: Hook Norton Brewery

Advent Beer Calendar 2023: Day 5: Hook Norton Brewery Twelve Days

Advent Beer Calendar 2023: Day 5: Hook Norton Brewery Twelve Days

By Jon Abernathy

There are several notable things about today, December 5! In the United States, it’s Repeal Day, celebrating the ratification of the 21st Amendment repealing Prohibition. In Central Europe, it’s Krampus Night, commemorating the eve of St. Nicholas Day when Krampus visits homes to punish naughty children. And in England, Hook … Continue reading

Advent Beer Calendar 2011: Day 21: Hook Norton Twelve Days

Advent Beer Calendar 2011: Day 21: Hook Norton Twelve Days

By Jon Abernathy

Today’s beer comes from the Hook Norton Brewery in England: their Twelve Days, a festive brown ale billed as a “Strong Ale” (at 5.5% abv that’s strong for English ales). While a nutty, malty presence gives it that warming Christmas character, it also (somewhat amusingly to me) looks the part, … Continue reading