Henry is the spirit of all that’s best in British Brewing. From his trademark hard hat, the coke, to the beard and the workers build, Henry’s demeanour suggests a man that brooks few questions and offers fewer answers, letting the beer do the talking. For many years Henry has represented Hobsons and proudly adorned our Best Bitter, acting as the face of our brewery and beer. However, it was time for Henry to step out of the limelight giving us a bit of a facelift and him a well deserved rest. He has left behind his simple black coke and a legacy of no nonsense quality that today is our trademark.
At Hobsons we are passionate about what we do and the brewery is firmly rooted in our region. We are dedicated to producing our outstanding beers using the finest quality locally sourced ingredients and this practice has helped to set the flavour of Hobsons apart from the competition. It has also played a key part in the recognition we have gained in the form of awards like CAMRA Champion Beer of Britain 2007 and CAMRA West Midlands Strong Bitter 2009. Our commitment to supporting local communities does not end with the sourcing of ingredients, we are passionate about promoting local pubs, businesses and community spirit as a whole. You will often find Hobsons championing our publicans, supporting local sports teams, backing local businesses and enjoying community activities.
Sticking to traditional brewing methods doesn’t mean we turn away from new thinking, far from it, we think less people would be discovering the joys of great cask beer if we had. And, although we’re serious about our beer, we never forget that great beer is at the heart of a great community so we aim to enjoy what we do along the way.
Over the years we have developed a range of delicious brews, all unique in flavour yet created using the same locally sourced ingredients and sustainable technologies. Many of our beers have won regional and national awards and we continually strive to create fresh and exciting taste sensations. Our latest creation Twisted Spire, a vibrant blond beer of 3.6% sits at the lighter end of a range that offers something to suit every pallet. So whether you prefer a rich porter or a crisp golden ale we are sure there’s a Hobsons for you.
Cask beer is a natural product that needs to be in perfect condition for the best experience, so we always and only deliver casks to within 50 miles of where we produce. The proof of the beer is in the tasting and with our self-imposed ‘Cask in 50’, spreading the word wider about why three counties people rate our beers was always going to be a bit of a problem.
Until recently, if you weren’t lucky enough to live in God’s own counties, rarely could you enjoy the fruits of Henry’s team but a growing award cabinet is helping to spread the Hobsons message beyond the county borders. More and more ‘purveyors of quality’ up and down the country who share a passion for great natural stuff are now choosing to sell our award winning bottled beers. Brewed to the same ethic, in the same way and in the same vessels as their bigger brothers, we are sure you will see our beers appearing more widely in bottle form.
In the end, whether cask or bottle, we think the real choice of Henry and Hobsons is that there isn’t really a choice at all. If you want to enjoy some of the best in country brewing it’s simply the Natural Choice.
