A brewery in Surrey has won the gold award for strong ales in a competition contested by beers from all over the British Isles.
Hogs Back Brewery in Tongham earned the prize by beating six other finalists in its class at the National Beer Competition run by SIBA, the Society of Independent Brewers.
The winning beer, A Over T (Aromas Over Tongham ) is brewed at 9.0 per cent alcohol by volume and is described by Hogs Back as a "very strong, complex-flavoured smooth barley wine that is ruby in colour and full bodied". It is available in bottles throughout the year and on draught in the winter.
A Over T won 'Supreme Champion Winter Beer' of Britain by the Campaign for Real Ale 2006, one of more than 40 awards won by Hogs Back since the brewery was launched in 1992. It now produces more than 40,000 pints of beer a week and supplies more than 500 outlets.
A Over T is available from our online shop.

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TEATraditional English Ale (ABV 4.2%)The brewery’s flagship ale is pale brown, with a hoppy and slightly fruity aroma supported by malt in the taste. A well crafted, bittersweet beer with a long dry finish. A classic Best Bitter. |
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HBBHogs Back Bitter (ABV 3.7%)A light amber session bitter, biscuity flavour with fragrant hops leading to subtle malty citrus fruits with a long, aromatic, hoppy finish with a light malty aftertaste. |
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HOPGolden Ale (ABV 4.6%)A malty, pale golden beer with hints of banana and pineapple, with a good balance of aroma and bittering hops giving a long dry finish with a sense of sweetness. |
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Spring AleLight Spring Ale (ABV 4.0%)A refreshing light coloured ale, at 4.0% abv very drinkable. It's even rumoured to be a favourite of lager drinkers, and a sure winner for the real ale enthusiast. |
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Summer AleSpecial Summer Ale (ABV 4.2%)This light straw coloured ale is ideal for those warm lazy summer days.With a refreshingly cool taste, you must try Summer Ale. |
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Autumn AleHoppy Amber Ale (ABV 4.8%)Available throughout September and October this fine golden ale is brewed with the fresh new seasons hops. Autumn Ale has a subtle 'banana' flavour followed by a bitter sweet aftertaste, at 4.8% it's just the right strength for autumn evenings. |
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Winter AleDark Winter Ale (ABV 4.4%)A traditional winter ale, rich , dark and nutty flavours to warm those cold winter nights. |
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A Over TAromas Over Tongham (ABV 9.0%)Very strong, complex flavoured smooth barley wine. Ruby coloured and very full bodied. A King amongst ales. |
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OTTOld Tongham Tasty (ABV 6.0%)An old ale of distinction. Overflowing with roasted malt flavours, creating the smoothest of ales, with a taste to enjoy. Strong black beer with rich and complex aromas. |
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Rip Snorter(ABV 5.0%)A strong, but not too strong, malty and fruity, reddish brown bitter with a slight hop flavour. Excellent for those cooler evenings. |
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Santas WobbleStrong Xmas Ale (ABV 7.5%)A full bodied, ruby coloured winter warmer, with lingering hop flavours. Provides the warmth for Santa’s sleigh. |
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Advent AleDark Festive Ale(ABV 4.4%)A deep chestnut coloured, fruity nosed ale with liquorice flavours and a dark chocolate aftertaste –the celebration of the coming of Christmas. |
Choose from our selection of award winning bottle conditioned ales.
Draught real ale delivered to your door. Available in 17 pint containers.
A range of quality leisure clothing with the Hogs Back logo. A must for the real ale fan.
A selection of Hogs Back branded merchandise, ideal for the authentic home bar.