Cocker Hoop
Jennings (Marston's) in Cockermouth, Cumbria, England 🏴
Bitter - Ordinary / Best Bitter Regular Out of Production|
Score
5.88
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Bottle ABV: 4.2%
Cask ABV: 4.6%
An award-winning golden bitter from an all malt brew, with Styrian Golding hops added at various stages, to give a classic hop flavour and aroma.
A bitter beer of great character, appealing to those drinkers who really appreciate their beer and are looking for quality.
Launched in 1995 as ‘September Ale’, Jennings Cocker Hoop has become hugely popular, particularly with Lake District tourists in summer
The name is derived from ‘Cock-a Hoop’, an old custom of removing the cock (or spigot) from a barrel and resting it on the hoop of the cask before commencing a drinking bout, but was changed to reflect the brewery’s location on the banks of the River Cocker.
Cask ABV: 4.6%
An award-winning golden bitter from an all malt brew, with Styrian Golding hops added at various stages, to give a classic hop flavour and aroma.
A bitter beer of great character, appealing to those drinkers who really appreciate their beer and are looking for quality.
Launched in 1995 as ‘September Ale’, Jennings Cocker Hoop has become hugely popular, particularly with Lake District tourists in summer
The name is derived from ‘Cock-a Hoop’, an old custom of removing the cock (or spigot) from a barrel and resting it on the hoop of the cask before commencing a drinking bout, but was changed to reflect the brewery’s location on the banks of the River Cocker.
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5.9/10
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Appearance 6
Aroma 5.5
Flavor 6
Texture 6
Overall 6
Lys gul lett tåkete med hvitt skum. Lukter lyst brød, lys stenfrukt og smør. Lett. Smaker sitrusskall, lyst brød og gress. Middels lang.
Tried
from Bottle
at
Hopyard - Mathallen Oslo
on 10 Apr 2026
at 16:40
6.8/10
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Appearance 7
Aroma 6
Flavor 7
Texture 7
Overall 7
Old rating from 17-01-15 - 500ml bottle, pours amber with a white head. Aromas & tastes of lemon, citrus, caramel, grass & malt. Moderate body. Moderate bitter finish
Tried
from Bottle
on 27 Apr 2025
at 12:10
Tried
on 01 Mar 2025
at 12:07
6/10
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Appearance 6
Aroma 6
Flavor 6
Texture 6
Overall 6
Clear copper pour, medium white head. Your basic bitter, aroma of soft bready malts, some pungent goldings and fuggles, and some soft minerals. The finish is more of the same. Medium bitterness pungent hops. Pretty basic.
Tried
on 28 Feb 2025
at 05:40
6.2/10
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Appearance 6
Aroma 3
Flavor 6
Texture 8
Overall 9
Bottle 0,5ltr: Clear golden colored brew with an dry bitter taste, faint but subtle hints of citrus,
Tried
from Bottle
on 29 Dec 2024
at 11:18
20/05/1995. DUCK & DRAKE, 43 Kirkgate, LEEDS, West Yorkshire, England (FREE HOUSE)
Tried
on 17 Dec 2022
at 13:08
6.5/10
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Appearance 6
Aroma 7
Flavor 7
Texture 6
Overall 6
bottle from Lidl. Golden colour, mid-sized white head. Fruity nose. Malty base, pleasantly citrusy with a decent bitterness.
Tried
from Bottle
on 02 Jan 2021
at 17:23
7.9/10
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Appearance 6
Aroma 8
Flavor 8
Texture 10
Overall 7.5
Bottle on 10th April 2020 from local small grocery. Pours clear amber with shallow foam decaying quickly to zero. Tangy fruits and caramel malts in aroma. Same balance in-mouth followed by sweet berry fruits in a tangy finish. A zingy mouthfeel and plenty of body.
Tried
from Bottle
on 10 Apr 2020
at 21:57
7/10
Tried
on 14 Dec 2019
at 21:52
6.5/10
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Appearance 6
Aroma 6
Flavor 6
Texture 8
Overall 7
Bottle. Deep golden color. Soft grassy, salty notes in the aroma. Malty bready yet dry flavor. Floral grassy, soft salty notes. Decent, well balanced ale. Grassy hops in the finish.
Tried
from Bottle
on 26 Aug 2019
at 12:05