2nd July 2008

Calling the shots with Double Barrelled

Hook Norton’s Double Barrelled, produced to celebrate the centenary of the British Association of Shooting and Conservation, is now on sale in bottle and on draught. An initial production run of 10,000 bottles is on sale with 5p from the sale of every bottle being donated to BASC funds.

The beer will also be sold at the CLA Game Fair at Blenheim Palace on the 25 July, or by mail order from the BASC.

BASC Director of operations, Simon Hamlyn said: “This is great news for the BASC centenary celebrations. What better way to celebrate a 100 years of success than with a beer produced by one of the leading independent brewers in the country” Hook Norton Managing Director James Clarke said: “Hook Norton Brewery is extremely proud to have worked with BASC in creating Double Barrelled.” Being a rural independent brewer with an interest in conservation it is important that we aid organisations like BASC wherever possible.”

Group picture from left: BASC regional officer for the south east Jenni Thompson, Hook Norton MD James Clarke, author of BASC's centenary history Graham Downing and chairman BASC's centenary steering committee Simon Cussons.
Launching Double Barrelled – from left: BASC regional officer for the south east Jenni Thompson, Hook Norton MD James Clarke, author of BASC's centenary history Graham Downing and chairman BASC's centenary steering committee Simon Cussons..