The Last Steam Driven Brewery In The UK! Hook Norton Brewery Tour , Historic UK Brewery

[@americasfavoritehoarder]

This brewery is a National Treasure!

[@Cayres9]

Yep protect it from Sharia Starmer 😂at all costs !

[@davidstorm4015]

We had a tour around this Brewery last Winter, it's a fantastic place and the beer they brew there is second to none. The Twelve Days porter is particularly good.

[@greentrumpet]

My absolute favourite for 50 years. A great visitor experience and wonderful beers.

[@42Hertzer]

Always great to watch your brewery "tours" specially when it comes to these "odd" once you don't see often! Thanks for sharing!

[@americasfavoritehoarder]

Yep, now I wanna go to York. Why?

[@acc.x.cc.x9888]

Absolutely love the longer videos. On behalf of all subscribers, keep doing these please😃🍻

[@actnsaybel7418]

Simon...You need to go do a tour of Hook Norton and see all the workings from the top down. Also, first Sunday of every month they actually run the steam engine for about an hour. Takes you back in time to a bygone era. Well worth a second visit for the tour.

[@ROYBARKER-f6w]

Great beer and brewery. Rode my motorbike from Swansea years ago. Stayed at a pub nearby called the Gate Hangs High. Enjoyable jaunt with plenty of old hooky

[@yanadog1]

Love your out and about videos Si. Keep up the good work pal.

[@jeremythornton6090]

Back in the middle 80s, I was over in England and at a pub in Woodstock called the Queen's Own Arms. Jerry, the publican let me try my first bitter. It was a half pint of Hook Norton's Mild bitter. I loved it, then I had a half pint of their Best Bitter and it was even better. Then I went for a full pin to of Old hooky and that was it, The best beer I had ever tasted! I think that stands even up to today.

[@3p2999]

Great video Simon, I’ve always been interested in this brewery. Maybe one day I will be able to visit myself.

[@alid8646]

Great Vid Simon, i was there back in May. The Stable had just burnt down when i was there, so didn't see the shire horses! They do a great tour and the beer is fantastic!! You should go back and do the tour Si, defo recomended!!

[@Schinney]

The guided tour they do is very interesting

[@traviswilson7990]

Absolutely amazing brewery Simon have seen some documentary’s on this beer b4 and like wise the steam side of things is just amazing. As I grew up around steam with the great western railway pendennis castle 4079 being part of a railway centre my late stepfather was the president of it has been returned to the Uk refurbished and running again at the dicot railway centre. Back to the beers we are lucky to get old hooky haymaker and twelve day in Australia through Dan Murphys.

[@ShvetAnatoly710Society]

Interesting and lovely ride. Beautifull brewery. Go on , Si!

[@realaleguide]

Thank you Shvet 👍🍺

[@BrickDust]

Great spontaneous video! I've always loved this brewery.

[@martinhowe1422]

Old Hooky - one of my Top 10 Island Beers, closely followed by Twelve Days. Fabulous brewery, wonderful heritage. About time you gave them the credit they deserve. Well done.

[@chippytea4319]

AHH I can't believe I missed you Si, we only live 10mins away. Hope you had a good time! It's a shame you didn't get to do the tour or see the engine running it's fantastic.

[@notthedj]

I’ve worked near Banbury for years so know their beers well, and took the brewery tour earlier in the summer. Fantastic brewery, independent family owned. The tour and tasting is a treat so get that booked and get back there!

[@chrisconneally5626]

I dont live far away and love old hooky. The brewery building is very beautiful. Very steam punk architecture.

[@stuartbridger5177]

Shame you didn't try the mild, it is glorious. Well worth a return visit for the tour. Twelve Days, only available in cask around Christmas, is my favourite beer full stop. It is very special, you know it's nearly Christmas, when Twelve Days arrives in my local hooky pub. As others have said the brewery is a national treasure.

[@jonnyxification]

Bloody great video Simon,love a bit of last minute brewery visit idea.. I think I need to go there ! 🍻

[@SlurpyDave254]

One of the best in UK Simon..1849 Joseph Holt & Everards est in the same year and still going..love Old Hooky..Nice one🍺😊👍

[@YourYorkshireWalker]

Outstanding video would love to see more of these brewery type videos!

[@andrewhead6267]

A great visit for families too. The tour and stables keeps children happy, and the shop has things if interest to me.

[@Heaven-dy9lj]

Love this. You're a National Treasure too Si. Gary ''Bushel'' who'd a thunk it? Tommy ''Cooper'' next. When asked of ''our'' culture, cite this, it's a part.

[@kevinmcanulty2593]

one of the great Cotswold brewery's some years ago walked the Donnington trail connecting pubs owned by them

[@AndRewUK24]

Haymaker, Double Stout, Twelve Days (Christmas porter) and Flagship Indian Pale Ale. Those are my favourite beers from the brewery. 🍺😋 Cheers mate!!!🍻

[@Lee-73]

Stunning looking place in a lovely area. We need to preserve buildings like these 👌🏻

[@longslonk]

That was brilliant my friend like a kid Let loose in a sweet factory keep your videos coming.

[@sr6424]

After seeing you review Madri, San Miguel, Foster, Carlsberg 3.4 etc. This restores my faith in BritishBeer!

[@Etalex77]

Had a pint of Old Hooky at Spoons today. Still a beautiful pint and only paid £1.79 for it. Special offer.

[@michaelsneade31]

Have you ever been to Donnington Brewery near Stow-on-the -wold? Makes Hook Norton look new.

[@dnoanoa]

Beautiful!

[@markjohnathanappleton8642]

There is a brewery in Stanford bridge, that is totally run on steam , this brewery is owned by Samuel Smith's brewery and produce organic fruit beers, Sam Smith brewery in tadcaster Yorkshire uses a tower type brewery, another interesting video great to see independent breweries

[@Lounge-lizard]

That’s the worst in car phone holder I ever ever seen 😂

[@Regi869]

Glad you focused on his brewery tour mate

[@Lounge-lizard]

@@Regi869 I’m so sorry I’ll make sure to pay more attention in future

[@OscarOSullivan]

Viva hooky street, one of the bitters I have had in my life as a young Irish man. They also do a dark mild.

[@davebarron5939]

Wow, this is cool. Love the history, and you folks have it in spades in the UK. Steam operated brewery, does it get any cooler than that. Thanks!

[@leestammers3832]

The famous pink shorts!

[@BPEECOM]

You should of gone to the Hawkstone Brewery too, that's around the corner!

[@andrewsteer8860]

He drove all the way there without first checking if there were any tours running! Don’t expect him to also plan out visiting another brewery on the same day!

[@BPEECOM]

@@andrewsteer8860 His new video is pretty good ;) makes sense to do it whilst down all that way!

[@andrewsteer8860]

@@BPEECOM can you blame me for underestimating him!?

[@-DC-]

You never fail to Educate and Entertain 🤣 🍻 Cheers Si !

[@matty9848]

Great video Simon

[@paulmartin9694]

Superb review 👏👏👏👏

[@liamh3710]

I think that phone case of yours is “out of commission” Si 😂 Great video bud

[@RFraser-t6o]

Nice vid 👍, beer looked good

[@KeefsCattys]

Brilliant video Simon . Love this kind of content and you do it so well .

[@Dreamweaver787]

If I was traveling all the way from South Wales to Oxfordshire I would of checked if it was open for tours before setting off🤣

[@andrewsteer8860]

Ah yes, the sensible move indeed! We didn’t reckon on Simon though!

[@KeithBlake-c1k]

It’s open for tours virtually every day of the year.

[@Kie77]

You're down the road from me Simon. Ok, my tip for you. Come back next June and go on a proper tour, they give a great tour there. Then, get yourself down the road to Charlbury. We host the largest independent one day charitable beer festival in the country, I'm involved in running it. You mentioned our neighbour, Mr Clarkson. He has a new pub just a little further on, near Burford. Maybe pop in. Boom. 3 decent videos to make in one trip 🍻

[@andrewsteer8860]

Larger than the London Craft Beer Festival?

[@Kie77]

@@andrewsteer8860 No, not as large as the fabulous London craft beer festival

[@andrewsteer8860]

@@Kie77 sorry, I missed the 1-day bit of your comment. It sounds like an awesome event

[@Kie77]

@@andrewsteer8860 Come along next year, I'll get you a pint

[@andrewsteer8860]

@@Kie77 I’ll certainly try! When is it exactly? I’m not too far away, I’m in south Leicestershire/Northamptonshire border

[@57054]

I'm a big fan and subscriber of your KZbin channel. I live in USA. Recently retired at 58. Have been to UK 2X. My wife is dying to go and cask ale is my favorite. Nothing would be better than to meet someone like yourself to give us a pub crawl tour! Thanks for your videos!

[@colingoode3702]

Been there a few times to pick up a pack or two, or three!!

[@davidwalters313]

Have you tried Clarkson’s beer?

[@martinryder6910]

Simon, you don't seen to put on any weight. As a fellow beer monster I find it difficult to stay as slim as you. What's your secret ?. Could be a fantastic video

[@realaleguide]

I walk 6 miles per day to try and balance things out 👍👍🍺🍺🫣🫣

[@stewartclarke2474]

Still lift weights simon?

[@Andrea-v7j]

Battered sausage and chips 😂❤❤❤

[@DavidRed2]

Designed by the same architect as Harvey’s of Lewis

[@cpm8889]

Why didn’t you ring them? They would have laid out the red carpet for you and us! Cheers.

[@WelshWilks]

Great video Simon. If anyone wants to try their beer it's worth checking your local Wetherpoons, they currently have Old Hooky in mine at £2.63 a pint and Haymaker coming soon.

[@conormacdougal2344]

Been there, done the Brewery Tour and got the T-shirt. Twelve Days is my go to Christmas Beer. The latest creations from Hook Norton i.e. Lion, Off the Hook, etc. don't quite make it for me.

[@americasfavoritehoarder]

Simon...buy everything. In fact, buy the brewery.

[@JeremyMorris-k2b]

I love the gonzo style of Si here. It would have spoiled it it he'd organized it in advance. Keep the content coming!

[@danhoward1163]

The brewery was made for the railway workers near by. You really should have done some homework and booked the tour.

[@realaleguide]

Had to think on my feet as this wasn’t supposed to be todays filming destination

[@EdekLay]

He was passing through , if you watched the video

[@gbphil]

£3.50 for a bottle of beer from a brewery and it’s probably not even a pint! I went there in 1991 expecting to buy 5-10 cases super cheap. I’d only travelled from Birmingham but was shocked to find I could buy Old Hookey, half a mile from my home for 50p a bottle cheaper. SHOCKING! Those were the days when you did booze cruises and you could get 12 bottles of 5.3% Bishop’s Finger for £8. I even think they were pint bottles at that time. Leffe Brune and Blond in 24 x 500ml can cases to boot at £10. 😎😇

[@Jc-pu3cx]

I love it

[@eliotmansfield]

You should of booked a tour

[@griffpowell8501]

are you going to MOT your car?

[@alexlangford6291]

Gavin and Stacey filming in Barry, Woodham scrapyard is more famous than Gavin and Stacey as the owner didn't scrap the steam locos as he could make more money by selling them to enthusiasts whom have restored them yo running order and they grace heritage railway and on main line steam tours

[@majabyrszel5258]

Hands at 10 and 2 Simon

[@kurgan_uk606]

Felt a bit sorry for the lad in the gift shop. Makes me cringe when people with cameras turn up unannounced and ask for tours etc because 'I've come all the way from South Wales'. It's not really fair on the staff and puts them in an awkward position. Tours are £20 per person and support the Brewery and local jobs. Was that the 'tutored tasting' part of the tour at the end too?

[@roybruggeling4413]

Lets get simon the 100k play button, wouldnt that be great

[@analogshop3384]

Can’t understand why you didn’t make a call and get an idea when they could accommodate you?

[@Tom_Bee_]

❤

[@djdrax7203]

Steam engines and beer.. What's not to like.

[@Cayres9]

You still driving the Punto Simon😂 I got a Fiat 500 bloody hell wish I didn't 😂 gearbox bearings went clutch went £800 to fix then door handle fell off 😂 then rear shocks 😂 and now the handbrake is broken 😮bloody crap cars but they drive well when working lol 🤣 anyway great brewery protect it with your life from Sharia Starmer 😂

[@lexgarnier]

At last .. I am first! ❤