6th October 2008

The Beer Book recommends a visit to Hook Norton

The village of Hook Norton is the perfect base for anyone exploring the Cotswolds or the city of Oxford says The Beer Book published by Dorling Kindersley.

Not only does the village have three pubs offering bed and breakfast – the Sun, the Pear Tree and the Gate Hangs High – but beer lovers can visit its 100 year old Victorian brewery and Visitor Centre and museum.

According to the book only the finest malted barley is used in the mash tun at this near perfect example of a Victorian tower brewery.

The Beer Book showcases the plethora of different beers that the great brewing nations of the world have to offer. The core section of the book ‘Beers to Travel For’ takes you on an exciting tour of all the key breweries, revealing the secrets behind the taste and texture of each individual drink. From Hook Norton in England, Bamburg in Germany to Prague in Czech Republic, ‘Beer Trails’ appear for each nation with detailed maps and itineraries to ensure you become acquainted with local drinking habits.