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12th May 2011

Let the sunshine dance on your tongue with Hooky’s golden summer ale

Be cool this summer with Hook Norton’s Haymaker.

Hook Norton welcomes the summer with the release of Haymaker, the latest in its Brewers Selection 2011 range of draught beers.

Hook Norton’s Haymaker will be available on draught from 1 June for three months.

Haymaker, at 5 per cent ABV, is a clear, golden, summer ale, with a refreshing aroma and taste.

Brewed from a blend of Maris Otter Pale Ale and Cara pils malts and a mix of Fuggles, Goldings and Challenger hops, its aroma is beautifully fragrant and fruity, featuring grapefruit, tangerine and peach.

It has a full, flavoured wholesome malty body, and its finish is dry, hoppy and bitter with lots of lingering grapefruit and even some orange.

Hook Norton managing Director James Clarke says Haymaker is easy drinking – it is very much a summer ale and tastes like sunshine dancing on the tongue.

“Haymaker is full flavoured, crisp, dry and very refreshing. The quality and depth of its taste made it an ideal accompaniment to food,” he said.

In July, Hook Norton’s wheat beer Summer Haze will go on sale on draught for one month only. Light and fruity, the 4.5 per cent ABV beer is an ideal drink for a summer’s day.

Source: Hook Norton Brewery