The Hop Knocker - Bottle Shop & Micro Pub

The Hop Knocker - Bottle Shop & Micro Pub Bottle Shop and taproom selling beer, cider, wine and spirits

From fruity infused beers to juicy hop bombs 💣 from BEAK!ALLURE - 6.5%. Highlighting the new crop of Alora hops from Hop...
18/06/2026

From fruity infused beers to juicy hop bombs 💣 from BEAK!

ALLURE - 6.5%. Highlighting the new crop of Alora hops from Hopsteiner this hazy IPA has delicate notes of peach, sweet melon. and yuzu zest, backed up by the tropical base of Citra and Motueka.

MESA - 8%. Brewed with the lovely perfectionists at SOMA from Girona in Catalonia, this haze bomb of a DIPA pushes our use of Chit malt and Wheat to even more extremes than usual, combined with the trifecta of fresh, bold Nectaron, Motueka and Nelson NZ hops for soupy stone fruit deliciousness.

YEAHNOYEAH - 8%. This Double IPA is brewed with the classy Marlowe Ales out of Mamaroneck, New York. We’ve switched up the yeast to the strain Marlowe use for their hoppy beers, to push hop expression and balance body and drinkability. Loaded with a silly amount freshly-landed Motueka and Nelson Sauvin hops for saturated notes of lime zest, sauv blanc and mango.

The lineup for this weekend 🙌
18/06/2026

The lineup for this weekend 🙌

So META was playing up last week and we weren't able to get an update out of our new beers. So here is a quick update of...
18/06/2026

So META was playing up last week and we weren't able to get an update out of our new beers. So here is a quick update of what you missed last week. Remember to subscribe to our untappd where we are a verified location and you'll be notified of every new release (if Ben updates it promptly that is!).

Edit* Four bangers from Vault City
1. Molten Inferno - 6.5%. Some like it hot. Others like it hotter. Hotter than Guy Fieri in a flame shirt, we’ve turned up the heat on Mango Inferno and brewed Molten Inferno for all you hotheads out there. Lush, ripe mango leads the way, sliced through with fiery habanero and ghost chilli heat. Prepare for this to hurt so good.

2. Imperial Peach & Apricot Pastel De Nata - 8%. Taking inspiration from the iconic Portuguese custard tart, this decadent pastry sour has been dialled up to 8%, combining layers creamy vanilla with caramelised sugar and a delicate touch of cinnamon. A juicy peach & apricot twist adds a fresh fruitiness to round out each sip. Brewed in collaboration with Lisbon legends Dois Corvos.

3. Mango Inferno (2026) - 6.5%. A fiery favourite from the early days of Vault City, now in its third iteration. Packed with more flavour than ever before, juicy alphonso mango takes the lead, with a spicy kick from habanero chilli building throughout.

4. Peach & Apricot Pastel De Nata - 4.8%. Inspired by the iconic Portuguese custard tart, this decadent pastry sour layers creamy vanilla with caramelised sugar and a delicate touch of cinnamon. A juicy peach & apricot twist adds a fresh fruitiness to round out each sip. Brewed in collaboration with our Portuguese importer Beer Freaks and Lisbon legends Dois Corvos, this sour beer is sweet, spiced, and packed with flavour.

We've restocked the fridges with some old favourites and some newbies from Twice Brewed
12/06/2026

We've restocked the fridges with some old favourites and some newbies from Twice Brewed

Three new ciders in the fridges this week from Sanford Cider.Devon Mist 4.5%. We source all our apples from local orchar...
05/06/2026

Three new ciders in the fridges this week from Sanford Cider.

Devon Mist 4.5%. We source all our apples from local orchards. They’re incredible places all year round, but in autumn, when mist rolls over the hills and the trees are loaded with fruit, they take on a kind of magic.

Devon Mist is our medium, hazy session cider, unfiltered for extra flavour and texture. What does this mean? It means it’s gently sparkling and bursting with the taste of ripe, heritage West Country cider apples, all with a beautifully rounded finish. It’s a traditional cider, made for today.

Berry Lane 3.4%. Satisfyingly sweet and refreshingly tart – A delicious blend of fresh apple cider with the juice of raspberries.

Raspberries start to ripen on the cane in June and continue to fruit right into the autumn. These rich red berries are perfect for adding to ciders to dial up the sunshine and add a little extra zip to the finish.

Devon Red 4.5%. Devon Red is refreshing, balanced and packed with whole-juice flavour and a welcome hint of sweetness. A real apple cider, for everyone.

New on the cask this week is from the good folk at BIG TRIP. THIRST! 4.2%. Built for quenching serious cravings, this su...
03/06/2026

New on the cask this week is from the good folk at BIG TRIP.
THIRST! 4.2%. Built for quenching serious cravings, this super pale session IPA is double dry hopped with Krush Spectrum and Motueka. Expect zesty lime, crushed citrus and a splash of tropical sweetness on the nose, leading into a juicy, clean palate with hints of mojito, mango and soft stone fruit. Light-bodied and ultra-refreshing, it drinks fast but finishes crisp with a gentle citrus snap. Gluten free and vegan friendly.

The final beers for the fridges are a top up for those of you who missed out last week. Drop a message if you're unable ...
30/05/2026

The final beers for the fridges are a top up for those of you who missed out last week. Drop a message if you're unable to make it in and would like one reserved (they do not disappoint)

P(doom) 10%. Maple, Coffee & Coconut Cream Stout (Contains Lactose) - Collab with our metal buddies at Adroit Theory [USA]
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Operation Genome [26.05] - One Drop 6%. Mango & Blackberry Ice Cream sour with Aussie smoothie legends One Drop

As always we have every release from Vault City. Three corkers in this week Limonata - Blood Orange 4.3%. A crisp, refre...
30/05/2026

As always we have every release from Vault City. Three corkers in this week

Limonata - Blood Orange 4.3%. A crisp, refreshing sour with a light balance of juicy blood orange and sharp citrus from lemon juice and zest. Crack the can and have a sip of Italian-style sunshine (made from an abundance of Scottish rainwater).

Cherry Drizzleberry Cupcake 4.8%. The latest in our series of drizzleberry sours tops layers of freshly baked sponge cake with a juicy blend of sweet cherry, zesty lemon, and a drizzle of sweet vanilla icing.

Punch Mandarin, Mango & Pineapple 7%. Introducing PUNCH, a sour purely dedicated to showcasing our favourite seasonal fruit. We’ve conditioned our mixed fermentation golden sour base beer on a tropical blend of sweet mandarin, Alphonso mango and juicy pineapple, delivering an intensely refreshing punch.

We've topped up the Azvex section and added a Rivington (also a rare Rivington on cask..... it's a beauty)
30/05/2026

We've topped up the Azvex section and added a Rivington (also a rare Rivington on cask..... it's a beauty)

Sorry about the radio silence. Ben had the kids away over the half term and selfishly went to watch Durham get thumped b...
30/05/2026

Sorry about the radio silence. Ben had the kids away over the half term and selfishly went to watch Durham get thumped by Yorkshire in the T20 game too! Anyway, loads of new beers in for this gorgeous weekend. Whether you're sitting out having a BBQ or sitting indoors out of the heat waiting on the UCL final this evening. We have the refreshments you require.

Starting with Polly's and Pipeline 🙌👏

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32 Marshall Terrace
Durham
DH12HX

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Wednesday 4pm - 8pm
Thursday 2pm - 8pm
Friday 2pm - 9pm
Saturday 12pm - 9pm
Sunday 12pm - 4pm

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