16.9oz bottle from Oxfordshire, UK says "Traditional English Ale." 4.6%ABV
I was looking for a nice English session beer and this did not disappoint. Caramel flavor from the crystal malts and a nice understated fruitiness from the yeast. Low hop aroma and taste. Poured with a nice creamy head. I don't know how fresh/old the bottle was. The code stamped on the bottle appears to be a lot number, so I have an e-mail going to Hook Norton for info.
There's some disagreement on BA about whether this is a Brown Ale, English Pale or ESB. Personally I don't care. It's a great example of the flavors and body I expect from an English Ale.