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Hook Norton Brewery Hooky Gold
English Pale Ale 4.1 º
Pouring a brilliant, luminous pale gold, Hook Norton Brewery's Hooky Gold is a highly refreshing and drinkable Ordinary Bitter that shines with a vibrant hop profile. The classic English heritage of Goldings and Fuggles hops provides a delicate floral, earthy, and herbal spice, while the American-derived Willamette hops infuse a subtle woodsy and black-pepper note. Underlying this spicy, noble hop aroma is a clean, bready, and low-caramel malt base. Delicately fruity yeast esters play a soft supporting role, culminating in a balanced, moderately bitter, and satisfyingly dry finish.
Appearance. Pale gold (approx. 6 SRM) with brilliant clarity. Pours with a moderate, frothy off-white head that shows moderate retention and leaves light, wispy lacing.
Aroma. Low to moderate intensity. Features a gentle, crackery, and bready malt sweetness. The hop aroma is prominent but refined, showcasing spicy, floral, and herbal notes from the Goldings and Fuggles, alongside a soft, woodsy, and black pepper character from the Willamette. Very low, clean fruity esters (pear, red apple) are detectable, with zero diacetyl.
Taste. Initial impression is crisp, dry, and delightfully bitter. A lean, bready, and slightly crackery malt backbone supports a moderate, clean hop bitterness. Hop flavors mirror the aroma, offering spicy, earthy, and woody herbal notes. Fermentation character is clean with subtle orchard fruit esters. The balance is decidedly bitter yet sessionable, leading to a crisp, dry, and refreshing finish with a lingering herbal, spicy hop aftertaste.
Mouthfeel. Medium-light body with a smooth, soft texture. Carbonation is moderate, providing a gentle prickle. No alcohol warmth is perceived at 4.1% ABV. Extremely low astringency, finishing clean and highly drinkable.
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Hook Norton Hooky Gold 500ml Bottles
A very pale, crisp beer, with a hoppy character. A fruity aroma and a pleasant, light taste. See: ... Pale, golden Smell: Citrus, fruit, delicate spice Taste: Fruity, zesty
£31.25
Hook Norton Hooky Gold 500ml Bottles - Inn Express 
£31.25
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A very pale, crisp beer, with a hoppy character. A fruity aroma and a pleasant, light taste.
See: Pale, golden
Smell: Citrus, fruit, delicate spice
Taste: Fruity, zesty
See: Pale, golden
Smell: Citrus, fruit, delicate spice
Taste: Fruity, zesty
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