Jennings (Marston's) Cocker Hoop

Cocker Hoop

 

Jennings (Marston's) in Cockermouth, Cumbria, England 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿

  Bitter - Ordinary / Best Bitter Regular Out of Production
Score
5.87
ABV: 4.2% IBU: - Ticks: 109
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.
 

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5.4/10 Appearance 4 Aroma 5 Flavor 5 Texture 8 Overall 5.5
Pale golden with a diminishing head. A slight aroma which is slightly soapy that is in line with its smooth texture and taste. Not blessed with a huge amount of flavour though.
Tried on 07 Mar 2013 at 15:09

6.8/10 Appearance 8 Aroma 6 Flavor 7 Texture 4 Overall 8
Bitter o gożkawym finiszu, ale niestety przy głębokich łykach nie wyczuwa się nadto zbyt wiele goryczy. Piwo nawet ładnie się prezentuje, bo ciecz jest zamklona i leciutko mętna, ładna piana średniej wielkości, ale za to trwała. Finisz goryczkowo-cytrusowy.
Tried on 06 Feb 2013 at 12:38

4.4/10 Appearance 6 Aroma 4 Flavor 4 Texture 4 Overall 4.5
500ml bottle at home. Pours clear golden yellow, thin white head. Hih carbonation. Malty aromas, but not much going on. Tastes a bit watery. Overall: A boring tasteless bitter, too fizzy.
Tried from Bottle on 03 Feb 2013 at 13:37

5.2/10 Appearance 6 Aroma 5 Flavor 5 Texture 6 Overall 5
Golden with a small white head. Malty aroma with diacetyl. Sweet malty flavour with grassy hops, but too much diacetyl
Tried on 15 Nov 2012 at 11:19

5.4/10 Appearance 6 Aroma 5 Flavor 5 Texture 6 Overall 5.5
Bottle @ Odense Tasting, November 2012. Pours clear drk golden orange with a small creamy white head. Toffee , grain and citrus. Medium bodied.
Tried from Bottle on 15 Nov 2012 at 11:17

4.9/10 Appearance 6 Aroma 5 Flavor 5 Texture 4 Overall 4.5
Bottle: Deep golden, a bit unclear, mid-sized stable white head, pale malt, bisquits and a good dash of vegetables in the nose; moderate dry bitter flavour with a slight acidity, light bodied; coarse and bitter finish. Not good...
Tried from Bottle on 08 Nov 2012 at 22:51

5.6/10 Appearance 8 Aroma 5 Flavor 5 Texture 6 Overall 5.5
Standard tasting bitter golden ale with a hint of a head and hint of sweet aroma.
Tried on 07 Nov 2012 at 15:56

7/10 Appearance 8 Aroma 6 Flavor 7 Texture 8 Overall 7
Golden pour, foamy head. Bit fizzy. Nice crisp flavour, slightly sweet and not much aftertaste. Quite refreshing, could easily drink a few of them.
Tried on 08 Sep 2012 at 14:10

5.6/10 Appearance 8 Aroma 5 Flavor 5 Texture 6 Overall 5.5
Bought at an off licence store in Chorlton, 500ml bottle. Crystal clear golden. Spotty lacing from a decent white head. Hoppy aroma in the direction of flowers and with notes of malts. Malt-fruity taste, some notes of bread and citric hops. Mild bitterness to the finish. On the average level (hotel room, Manchester 07.07.2012).
Tried from Bottle on 07 Aug 2012 at 09:03

5.2/10 Appearance 6 Aroma 5 Flavor 5 Texture 6 Overall 5
Tried on 29 Jul 2012 at 07:42