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The Watchman New Malden London KT3

Hook Norton Old Hooky

Rating for Directory:

Guest Ale / Best Bitter - 4.6%

Reddish brown beer with a strong nutty aroma and palate balanced with fruitiness. Full bodied with a bittersweet aftertaste.

Visit / Date: Saturday November 29, 2025

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William Webb-Ellis Twickenham Middlesex TW1

Hook Norton Pick Me Up

Rating for Directory:

Guest Ale / Mild - 3.4%

Deep chestnut mild, floral aroma leading to a light spice flavour with a moderate sweetness and balancing dark fruit notes.

Visit / Date: Friday October 24, 2025

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The Watchman New Malden London KT3

Hook Norton Double Stout

Rating for Directory:

Guest Ale / Stout - 4.8%

Deep, rich, smooth and full-bodied stout, with overtones of roasted malts, chocolate and caramel; an initial sweetness leads to a dry and bitter finish with a lasting impression of burnt toast.

Visit / Date: Saturday February 15, 2025

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The Watchman New Malden London KT3

Hook Norton Tower Ale

Rating for Directory:

Guest Ale / Best Bitter - 4.2%

Light amber coloured. Floral, light passion fruit and grapefruit notes. Sweet toffee notes and a light fruity finish.

Visit / Date: Saturday October 19, 2024

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William Webb-Ellis Twickenham Middlesex TW1

Hook Norton Crafty Fox

Rating for Directory:

Guest Ale / Dark/Old Ale - 4.4%

Dark colour but without roasted malt bitterness; fresh full and fruity nose. Made with Willamette, US Cascade, Mosaic, UK Chinook and Amarillo hops.

Visit / Date: Friday March 29, 2024

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The Coronation Hall Surbiton Surrey KT6

Hook Norton Crafty Fox

Rating for Directory:

Guest Ale / Dark/Old Ale - 4.4%

Dark colour but without roasted malt bitterness; fresh full and fruity nose. Made with Willamette, US Cascade, Mosaic, UK Chinook and Amarillo hops.

Visit / Date: Saturday March 09, 2024

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William Webb-Ellis Twickenham Middlesex TW1

Hook Norton Merula Stout

Rating for Directory:

Guest Ale / Stout - 4.2%

Black as the bird beer is as smooth and dark as its name sake. Maris Otter pale ale, black and brown malt, and oats. Based on an original 100 year old recipe.

Visit / Date: Friday March 24, 2023

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William Webb-Ellis Twickenham Middlesex TW1

Hook Norton Old Hooky

Rating for Directory:

Guest Ale / Best Bitter - 4.6%

Reddish brown beer with a strong nutty aroma and palate balanced with fruitiness. Full bodied with a bittersweet aftertaste.

Visit / Date: Friday June 17, 2022

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William Webb-Ellis Twickenham Middlesex TW1

Hook Norton Red Rye

Rating for Directory:

Guest Ale / Premium - 4.7%

Red in colour and fruity. A blend of Maris Otter, Pale Ale malt, Crystal malt, Crystal Rye, Enzymic malt and Wheat malt, underpinning a symphony of fruitiness from Willamette, Sovereign, Citra, Amarillo and Chinook hops.

Visit / Date: Friday April 08, 2022

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William Webb-Ellis Twickenham Middlesex TW1

Hook Norton Twelve Days

Rating for Directory:

Guest Ale / Porter - 5.5%

Dark brown ale, finely balanced and lightly hopped with nutty flavours notable throughout and a smooth lingering aftertaste.

Visit / Date: Friday December 06, 2019

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William Webb-Ellis Twickenham Middlesex TW1

Hook Norton Twelve Days

Rating for Directory:

Guest Ale / Porter - 5.5%

Dark brown ale, finely balanced and lightly hopped with nutty flavours notable throughout and a smooth lingering aftertaste.

Visit / Date: Friday December 15, 2017

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The Coronation Hall Surbiton Surrey KT6

Hook Norton Haymaker

Rating for Directory:

Guest Ale / Strong - 5.0%

Pale ale enhanced with additional hopping late in the boil, using Goldings hops.

Visit / Date: Saturday October 14, 2017

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The Coronation Hall Surbiton Surrey KT6

Hook Norton Old Hooky

Rating for Directory:

Guest Ale / Best Bitter - 4.6%

Reddish brown beer with a strong nutty aroma and palate balanced with fruitiness. Full bodied with a bittersweet aftertaste.

Visit / Date: Saturday May 03, 2014

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The Coronation Hall Surbiton Surrey KT6

Hook Norton Old Hooky

Rating for Directory:

Guest Ale / Best Bitter - 4.6%

Reddish brown beer with a strong nutty aroma and palate balanced with fruitiness. Full bodied with a bittersweet aftertaste.

Visit / Date: Saturday November 16, 2013

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The Coronation Hall Surbiton Surrey KT6

Hook Norton Flagship

Rating for Directory:

Guest Ale / Strong - 5.3%

Pale ale, Admiral hops contribute to a full fruity mouth feel, and a sweet fruity aroma.

Visit / Date: Saturday November 02, 2013

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The Coronation Hall Surbiton Surrey KT6

Hook Norton Old Hooky

Rating for Directory:

Guest Ale / Best Bitter - 4.6%

Reddish brown beer with a strong nutty aroma and palate balanced with fruitiness. Full bodied with a bittersweet aftertaste.

Visit / Date: Saturday May 11, 2013

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William Webb-Ellis Twickenham Middlesex TW1

Hook Norton Cotswold Lion

Rating for Directory:

Guest Ale / Premium - 4.0%

Pale fruity ale, with a aroma of dark fruits and a perfectly balanced, fresh and fruity flavour.

Visit / Date: Friday November 02, 2012

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