Beer and Antiques

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Tags: Hook Norton Brewery, Deddington

Date: 14 April 2013 19:07:29

Hook Norton brewery was not too far away so we booked a tour.

20130414-194218.jpg A small team brew beer the old fashioned hands on way and we had a thorough and informative guide.

20130414-194410.jpg "Where progress is measured in pints".

20130414-194656.jpg These are hops that are delivered vacuum packed. I love their names, I hope you can read them!

20130414-194827.jpg Alan appreciated the various beers we tasted. I'm afraid, like the whisky at the distillery we visited in Norfolk, I didn't really like any of them! After that we explored the Aladdin's cave which is the Deddington Antiques Centre. Full of interesting things including a copper kettle going for just under £200, must sell mine, and the coffee and tea containers that we still use! I found a beautiful bag for a colleague who is retiring. Our route back to the hotel took us through Banbury, past Banbury Cross which is more of a spike, and a statue of that fine/fyne lady on her horse. We had another fantastic meal in the evening. The music selection was good too, Rumer, Barbra Steisand, Jamie Cullum, a bit too much Rod Stewart ! This hotel is so impressive, the staff so attentive and friendly. We hope to visit again, and it's only an hour or so from MK.