Jennings Cocker Hoop

The last of my Cumberland selection pack, Jennings Cocker Hoop (4.6% abv) is apparently an award winning golden bitter, but in reality tasted very similar to the other offerings from the Jennings brewery. To be fair the beer does have some citrus hints on the finish, but overall was a little bland. The name is interesting though! 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. I won't seek this one out again, and chances are I won't come across it draught in London anyway! Website: Here and here