Hooker News

July 15, 2008

Win a free pass to a tasting this weekend

Just follow us on Twitter and you could come to a tasting this weekend for free...here's how:

Enter by text message or on the web

Text message instructions:*

  1. Send the text message "follow hookerbeer" to 40404
  2. You'll receive a message asking you to confirm by choosing a name (can be a nickname, your real name, your dog's name etc)
  3. Send a text message to 40404 with "@hookerbeer" followed by why you think you should get to go to this weekends tasting for free (in 140 characters or less)

Web instructions:

  1. Visit twitter.com/hookerbeer and click on the big green "Join Today" button to get a free Twitter account (if you don't have one already).
  2. Pick a Username and password to complete the signup.
  3. Send a message to @hookerbeer followed by why you think you should win the free pass to a tasting this weekend (140 characters or less)

Winner: We'll pick the person we think gave the best reason and you'll get yourself and one friend free entry to either the Friday or Saturday tasting this weekend (you choose). Contest ends Thursday at midnight. Winner will be announced Friday morning (make sure to check your twitter account to see if you won). More contests to come soon, so stay tuned!

*Note: Standard text messaging rates apply. In other words, the messages will cost the same as it normally would for you to send and receive from your buddy. If you have an unlimited text plan than your good to go, if your paying for each text maybe you want to follow us using twitter on the web instead.

July 3, 2008

Watermelon Ale Release Party July 4th

Be the first to taste our brand new Watermelon Ale, at the July 4th Open House from 5-8pm at the Thomas Hooker Brewery.

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.

- Jay Ramos (Head Brewer)

June 19, 2008

The New York Times visits Thomas Hooker

Read what the well respected folks from the Big Apple have to say about our brewery and the weekend beer tastings.

Link: Brew Tour, From Kettle to Keg

May 23, 2008

BeerEncounters.com Video Profile

Watch this behind the scenes video produced by BeerEncounters.com with interviews from the Hooker Team and an in depth look at the brewing process. Learn more about the history of the brewery and watch as President Curt Cameron explains the different steps in our brewing process from the brew kettle to the bottling line.

April 25, 2008

New Website Launches

We are proud to finally release the updated hookerbeer.com and we hope you will find it a welcome improvement. We are still working on certain areas of the site and we encourage your feedback on the changes!

We've introduced several new features including a photo gallery where we will share photos from all types of Thomas Hooker events, and an all new beer locator to help you find Thomas Hooker in bottles and kegs near you. We've overhauled our events section and it will now provide up to date information regarding tastings and other brewery events. We've added lots of new items to our online store and more new products are on their way soon. We have loads of other new and exciting ideas for the site that we will be adding in the near future to keep you better connected to the brewery. We hope you enjoy the new site and don't forget to tell us how we can make it better for you!

April 24, 2008

Saturday Tours and Tastings Starting May 3rd

Our Friday Beer tastings have been a huge success and we are excited to offer you the chance to tour the brewery and taste our beer on Saturday's now also. Starting May 3rd we will host tours and tastings from 12-6pm. For $5 you get a guided tour of the Brewery followed by a full tasting of our beers and a Hooker Pint Glass to take home. We also include coupons from several area restaurants and don't forget to visit our gift shop. We welcome large groups. What better way to spend a Saturday afternoon? See the events page for the next Saturday tasting date.

April 24, 2008

New Thomas Hooker Merchandise

We have some cool new items in the Hooker Store including Hooker Beer Coasters, Metal Bar Signs, New Baseball Caps and more! In case you missed it we also recenlty came out with a new lineup of t-shirts, new pint glasses and Thomas Hooker Growlers. Buy online or stop by the brewery for one of our tastings and buy in person.