Hipflask hooches have revived sporting souls for centuries.
The hip flask has been companion to sporting life for centuries. Tucked in a pocket and kept to hand at all time, it is essential for fighting the midwinter chill, providing extra pep and celebrating the best shot of the day. Whether you have a family heirloom, a covetable antique or hi-tech, modern luxury, the hip flask is essential kit.
And it is only fitting that this fine vessel houses a cracking brew – preferably homemade. Perhaps you are a traditionalist who relies on a generous hedgerow harvest? Indeed, you cannot go far wrong with a scorching sloe gin. Or do you prefer to add a devilish dash of surprise, with a bevvy that takes inspiration from the extraordinary?
It is these closely-guarded, secret recipes that are guaranteed to raise a smile in the field, and we celebrate the very best with The Field’s Hipflask Championships. With traditional and off-piste categories we accept every homemade brew, whether it be wild and wacky or a tried and tested favourite.
If you’ve never attempted a homemade brew, take inspiration from The Field’s recipes. Look to our previous winners for the most wonderfully inventive hooches. Or attempt some of our classic brews and you can’t go far wrong. There is no seal to the sporting bond like a shared sip, so best be certain that your offering is good one.
The season is upon us and as the temperature drops, there’s nothing like a tot of something warming. But have you ever had a sip of your best brewed sloe gin or damson vodka, only to taste a mouthful of mercury? (Read The Field’s guide to making damson gin here.)…
Hip flasks have been reviving those in the field for centuries. Nothing seals the sporting bond better than the hand proffering a full flask, preferably with something homemade inside. Flasks fell into the shape we recognise in the 18th century, when they started to be made from silver (it was…
THE BEST HIP FLASK RECIPE It is that time of year again, when The Field, in association with Chase Distillery, search for the best hip flask recipes in the country. Whether your hip flask recipe if traditional or off-piste if it’s good enough to raise smiles in the field then…
The Northamptonshire GWCT took inspiration from The Field’s Hip Flask Challenge to stage their own version. Over 150 people attended and there were 32 entries of concoctions varying from Apple and Pear Brandy, Manx Stirrup Cup to Plum Whisky. The winner was…
This hip flask recipe is off-piste yet perfect on-piste. The tot to take in your hip flask when snow hits the ground.
This hip flask flavours gin with gooseberries from the garden, and the hip flask hooch is huntsman recommended
Plum perfect vodka for your hip flask. Another highly commended hip flask brew.
Highly commended hip flask. For tradition with a twist try the highly commended chilli sloe gin in your hip flask this winter.
The off-piste winner of the Hip Flask Championship knocked the judges socks off. Completely unusual but high-kicking hip flask hooch.
The winner of the traditional hip flask recipe. A fruity delight, hip flask heaven.
