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AI ResearchedHawkstone IPA is a Premium British India Pale Ale (4.8% ABV) created by television presenter Jeremy Clarkson, brewed using barley grown at his Diddly Squat Farm in Chipping Norton, Oxfordshire. It won the title of England's Best IPA at the 2025 World Beer Awards, making it one of the UK's most celebrated craft IPAs. The beer is part of the fast-growing Hawkstone range, which also includes a Premium Lager and Cider, and is now widely available across the UK in supermarkets, pubs, and online.
Hawkstone Brewery
Hawkstone Brewery was founded by Jeremy Clarkson in 2021 with a mission to champion British farmers, using barley grown on his Diddly Squat Farm in Oxfordshire. The brewery is located near Bourton-on-the-Water, Gloucestershire, and has rapidly become one of England's fastest-growing beer brands.
Blend
Brewed with British-farmed barley and a combination of characterful hops (specific hop varieties not publicly disclosed for the standard IPA); 4.8% ABV
Tasting Profile
Bursts of tropical and citrus hop flavours with a rich malt character, perfectly balanced with a classic hop bitterness and a clean, refreshing finish. Reviewers also note notes of heather honey, earthy English hops, and a gentle floral aroma.
Region
Hawkstone IPA is proudly British, using barley grown in the Cotswolds at Diddly Squat Farm in Chipping Norton, Oxfordshire, and brewed near Bourton-on-the-Water, Gloucestershire. The Cotswolds is increasingly recognised as a hub for premium craft brewing, with its fertile farmland providing quality local ingredients.
Price Context
Approximately £2.74 per 330ml bottle (single), or £28.00 for a case of 12 (approx. £2.33/bottle) direct from Hawkstone. Also available in UK supermarkets such as Waitrose.
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