Our Beers

American Pale Ale

Style: Pale Ale

ABV: 5.2%

Thomas Hooker American Pale Ale is an extremely vivid, medium-bodied brew. Hooker Pale Ale stresses the crisp bitterness, lingering resin flavor, and aroma of American hops which are characteristic of the most distinctive West Coast Ales. The caramel sweetness of the malt balances the chock-full-of-hops flavor to yield a complex but quite refreshing brew. CHEERS!

Availability: Year Round

Malts: Canadian Row, Caramel 40L, Carapilis, Wheat Malt, Aromatic

Hops: Bittering (Zeus), Flavor (Zeus, Cascade), Aroma (Cascade)

Dry Hop: Cascade (at end of fermentation)

Original Gravity: 1.052

Finishing Gravity: 1.012

IBU's: 35

Awards

• 3rd Place Great Inernational Beer Festival (Providence, RI)

Blonde Ale

Style: Ale

ABV: 4.8%

Thomas Hooker Blonde is our most easily drinkable brew. It's a brilliant gold, clean cream ale with a smooth flavor. Fermented at cooler temperatures, the flavor is accentuated by a subtle malt sweetness and a delicate crispness from American and Czech hops.
Hooker Blonde is our most broadly appealing style - enjoyed equally by the dedicated and the new micro drinker.

Availability: Year Round

Malts: Canadian 2-Row, Carapilis, Wheat Malt

Hops: Bittering (Saaz), Flavor (Saaz, Cascade), Aroma (Saaz, Cascade)

Original Gravity: 1.048

Finishing Gravity: 1.010

IBU's: 11

Hop Meadow IPA

Style: India Pale Ale

ABV: 6.5%

This pale ale was originally brewed in 19th century England to survive the long ocean voyages to India - hence the name India Pale Ale. To keep the beer from spoiling during these four- to six-month journeys, a stronger, more generously hopped ale was produced.
Hooker's creamy IPA emphasizes traditional West Coast Chinook and Cascade hops which produces a hophead's delight of a brew: just-right complexity that's not too sweet or over-the-top with hops.

Availability: Year Round

Malts: Canadian 2-Row, Caramel 45L, Carapils, Munich Light

Hops: Bittering (Chinook, Columbus), Flavor (Zeus, Columbus), Aroma (Cascade)

Original Gravity: 1.068

Finishing Gravity: 1.018

IBU's: 72

Awards

• 2nd Place India Pale Ale Category -

  14th Annual Great International Beer Festival Providence, RI, November 2007

• 1st Place India Pale Ale Category -

  10th Annual Great International Beer Competition Providence, RI, November 2003

Imperial Porter

Style: Porter

ABV: 7.85%

Thomas Hooker Imperial Porter is a full-bodied, dark lager. This brew's roots are in the strong porters of 19th Century England, which ultimately evolved into the stronger stouts of today.
Our Imperial Porter derives its tremendous complexity from the use of 8 different malts. We blend these to achieve a balance of sweet, caramel, and coffee flavors. A judicious use of dark roasted malts adds another level of intriguing notes to the mix. Generously hopped with German and American hops our Imperial Porter comes to life as it is allowed to warm to the ideal drinking temperature of 58-60 degrees.
A great brew to add warmth and cheer to any beer lover's winter. CHEERS!

Availability: Year Round

Malts: English Muntons 2-Row, Caramel 40L, Carmael 80L, Carapils, Victory Malt, Chocolate Wheat Malt, Black Patent Malt

Hops: Bittering (Northern Brewer, Zeus), Flavor (Northern Brewer, Zeus), Aroma (Hallertauer)

Original Gravity: 1.081

Finishing Gravity: 1.020

IBU's: 70

Awards

• 3rd Place, Imperial Porter- Strong Beer Category -

  10th Annual Great International Beer Competition, Providence, Rhode Island, November 8, 2003

Irish Red

Style: Red Ale

ABV: 5.3%

Thomas Hooker's traditional Irish-Style Red Ale gets its warm, ruby color from an interesting blend of pale, caramel and roasted malts which promote a sweetness that's balanced with crisp, authentic, English-style hops. A very unique and drinkable red ale that's also favored by amber lovers.
Hooker Irish Red is drinks well year-round, not just on St. Paddy's day. CHEERS!

Availability: Year Round

Malts: Canadian 2-Row, Caramel 40L, Carapils, Munich 10L, Wheat Malt, Chocolate, Melanoidian

Hops: Bittering (East Kent Golding), Flavor (East Kent Golding, Fuggles), Aroma (East Kent Golding, Fuggles)

Original Gravity: 1.053

Finishing Gravity: 1.012

IBU's: 21

Awards

• 1st Place Great International Beer Festival English-Scottish-Irish Pale Ale Category -

  The GIBF is held annually in Providence, Rhode Island.

Liberator Doppelbock

Style: Doppelbock Lager

ABV: 8.0%

The doppelbock style of lager came into being in Bavaria during the Middle Ages, in what is today southern Germany. It was originally brewed by monks to provide a nutritious drink during the Lenten Fast when no solid food was allowed. This has earned doppelbock the nickname "liquid bread" because of its rich and filling quality.
Thomas Hooker Doppelbock Lager blends huge amounts of imported Munich, Vienna and Moravian malts with select dark roasted malts to achieve a malt lover's dream of a rich and creamy brew. Subtly hopped with noble German and Czech hops and cool fermented with a Bavarian lager yeast, this beer will leave you happy to give up solid food for a while. No dessert necessary.

Availability: Year Round

Malts: Canadian 2-Row, Munich, Vienna, Caramunich II, Carahells, Melinoidian, Chocolate, Wheat Malt

Hops: Bittering (Spalter, Hallertauer), Flavor (Spalter Brewer, Saaz), Aroma (Saaz)

Original Gravity: 1.082

Finishing Gravity: 1.020

IBU's: 24

Awards

• 3rd Place Doppelbock -

  14th Annual Great International Beer Festival Providence, RI, November 2007

Munich-Style

Style: Lager

ABV: 4.6%

Brewed in the tradition of the Helles (Pale) lagers that are popular in the Bavaria region of Germany. Our true-to-style lager is deep golden in color with a pleasant, malty aroma balanced by a rich, smooth flavor. We use only authentic Moravian and German malts as well as Bavarian lager yeast strain to create this smooth and flavorful brew.
Cool fermented and aged for six weeks, this beer is made to be delicate yet still hearty. Hooker Munich Lager is great anytime of year but particularly refreshing in the summer. CHEERS!

Availability: Year Round

Malts: Bohemian Pilsner, Munich Light, Vienna, Wheat Malt

Hops: Bittering (Hallertauer, German Northern Brewer), Flavor (Hallertau), Aroma (Saaz)

Original Gravity: 1.050

Finishing Gravity: 1.014

IBU's: 12

Awards

• 1st Place Lager Category -

  11th Annual Great International Beer Competition, Providence, Rhode Island, October 23, 2004

Old Marley Barleywine

Style: Barleywine-Style Ale

ABV: 10.0%

This traditional American Ale blends copious amounts of five different malts and various English and American hops to yield a rich and flavorful brew.
We age our Barleywine in oak bourbon- casks to add vanilla and smoky notes, then blend these flavors into a full-blown sensory experience to enjoy on a cold winter's eve.
Old Marley Barleywine is extremely complex and full-bodied in flavor. The drinker will be rewarded by first letting a small amount warm in a brandy snifter , then sipping it, similar to a fine sherry.
Old Marley 2006 is in the tanks now. Put your order in now at your local establishment!

Availability: Year Round

Malts: Harrington 2-Row, Caramel 40L, Caramel 80L, Carapilis, Vicotry Malt, Chocolate Wheat Malt, Munich Light, Wheat Malt

Adjunct: Belgian Dark Candi Sugar

Hops: Bittering (Zeus, Chinook), Flavor (Zeus, Hallertauer), Aroma (Cascade)

Original Gravity: 1.102

Finishing Gravity: 1.025

IBU's: 74

Octoberfest

Style: Lager

ABV: 5.8%

Originally brewed to celebrate the beginning of the German brewing season and the 1810 wedding of crown prince Ludwig of Bavaria and his bride-to-be, princess Therese of Saxon-Hildburghausen. This amber beer was brewed in March ("Marzenbier") and left to age in cool lagering caves during the heat of the summer. Our rich and satisfying Bavarian-style OctoberFest comes from a special blend of imported German malts that creates a full-bodied brew and stresses a malty flavor and lingering aroma. Gently hopped and delicately balanced, its true-to-style, slow fermentation and long, cold maturation produces a luxuriously smooth, award-winning brew.

Availability: Seasonal, Labor Day - October 31st

Malts: Canadian 2-Row, Munich Light, Carapils, Caramunich I, Caramunich II, Vienna, Wheat Malt

Hops: Bittering (Spalt, Hallertau), Flavor (Hallertau), Aroma (Saaz)

Original Gravity: 1.057

Finishing Gravity: 1.014

IBU's: 16

Awards

• 1st Place, Octoberfest / Marzen Beer -

  (NY Times Beer Panel 2008)

• 1st Place, OctoberFest- Amber and Dark Lager Category -

  (11th Annual Great International Beer Competition, Providence, Rhode Island, October 23, 2004)

• 3rd Place, OctoberFest- Amber and Dark Lager Category -

  (10th Annual Great International Beer Competition, Providence, Rhode Island, November 8, 2003)

• 1st Place, OctoberFest Seasonal Lager -

  (9th Annual Great International Beer Competition, Providence, Rhode Island, November 13, 2002)

• Silver Medal, German Style Mårzen -

  (OctoberFest Beer 2002 Great American Beer Festival®, Denver, CO)

Watermelon Ale

Style: Ale

ABV: 4.8%

The light and crisp Ale has a hint of watermelon essence, which is accented with colorful hues, resulting in a very refreshing thirst quenching brew.

Our More Than A Mouthful Watermelon Ale is sure to please a variety of palates lending itself to being the perfect summer treat.

Availability: Seasonal, May 1st - August 31st

Malts: Canadian 2-Row, Carapilis, Wheat Malt

Hops: Bittering (Saaz), Flavor (Saaz, Cascade), Aroma (Saaz, Cascade)

Original Gravity: 1.048

Finishing Gravity: 1.010

IBU's: 11