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7th November 2011

Hook Norton’s Double Stout the best in Europe

Hook Norton’s Double Stout has been judged as Europe’s Best Dry Stout in the World Beer Awards.

Following four rounds of judging, Hook Norton’s Double Stout was chosen as one of Europe’s best bottled beers.

The win means Hook Norton beers have won 13 major awards in national and international competitions so far this year.

Hook Norton Managing Director James Clarke said: “I am delighted one of our bottled beers has been honoured by this prestigious competition.

“Double Stout’s recipe might be a hundred years old, but its taste and flavour is modern and fashionable.”

The 4.8 percent ABV beer is a smooth, full-bodied stout with a refreshing hoppy aftertaste.

A blend of dark malts gives Double Stout a character all of its own. “Black malt enriches the colour and teases the palate with an unmistakable toast flavour,” said James Clarke. Brown malt gives the beer its satisfying dryness.

Double Stout is available on draught and in bottles all year round.

In October, Hooky Gold won the company’s 12th award of the year by putting in an Olympic performance at the Society of Independent Brewers (SIBA) Midlands Region Beer Competition 2011. The beer won gold in the Bottled Gold Beer category and then went on to scoop silver in the overall Bottled Beer class.

A full list of the World Beer Awards winners can be found at www.worldbeerawards.com

Source: Hook Norton Brewery