Hook Norton Brewery and Five Points Brewing Co unite for new all-English hop cask ale

Hook Norton Brewery, one of England’s historic independent brewers, has joined forces with London-based craft brewery Five Points Brewing Co to create a new limited cask ale celebrating modern British brewing rooted in tradition.

Points of Brew (3.8% Light Copper Ale) is a modern interpretation of a traditional English ale: soft, layered, balanced and highly drinkable. Together, the breweries set out to showcase the depth and versatility of all-English hop varieties to deliver vibrant, expressive flavour in modern cask beer.

A journey Greg Hobbs Co-founder & Director of Brewing at Five Points jokingly described as not quite “Five go mad in Hook Norton” but a great adventure and fantastic experience. A view shared by Andy Thomas, Head of Production at Hook Norton “It was such a great experience to brew with Five Points and share knowledge, experience and maybe one or two pints!”.

Name: Points of Brew
ABV: 3.8%
Style: Light Copper Ale

Appearance: Light copper
Aroma: Toasted biscuit, toffee notes, earthy spice, orange marmalade, soft grapefruit zest
Flavour: Smooth balance of light nutty sweetness with herbal spice and hedgerow citrus

Malts: Maris Otter, Premium English Caramalt, Vienna
Hops: Challenger, Admiral, UK Cascade

Points of Brew will be available from both breweries tap rooms, Hook Norton Brewery pubs and discerning free houses in early July.