Hawkstone
Microbrewery
in
Bourton-on-the-Water,
Gloucestershire,
England 🏴
Associated Venue: Cotswold Brew Co
Associated Webshop: Cotswold Brew Co
Established in 2005
Contact
College Farm, Stow Road, Bourton-on-the-Water, GL54 2HN, England
Description
Hawkstone is the brainchild of Jeremy Clarkson and Rick and Emma from the Cotswold Brew Co. Having put blood, sweat and tears into cultivating his malting barley, Jeremy was determined that it be put to good use, so resolved to supply it directly to a local brewery to turn into lager. He was introduced to Rick and Emma from the Cotswold Brewery by the landlord at their local and they hit it off immediately. Like Jeremy, they’re committed to supporting local agriculture but they’re not just good people, they’re also excellent brewers. They created Hawkstone Lager - a brew of such exquisite quality that Jeremy decided to invest.
6.8/10
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Appearance 6
Aroma 7
Flavor 7
Texture 6
Overall 7
Keg at the Old Waggon & Horses, Iverley. Pours dull gold with low carbonation. Aroma is sweet apple juice. Taste has medium sweet apple juice to start with a dry apple finish.
Tried
from Draft
on 07 Jun 2026
at 17:58
6.5/10
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Appearance 7
Aroma 6.5
Flavor 6.5
Texture 6
Overall 6.5
Clear, light gold, with a small, quickly dissipating white head. Pleasant aroma, tart green apple and sun-warmed peel. Distinct apple flavour, semi-dry, tart green apple, slightly tart. Mild carbonation. A robust, easy-drinking cider.
Tried
from Bottle
from
Tesco Supermarket (Various locations)
on 07 Jun 2026
at 13:54
6.6/10
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Appearance 6
Aroma 6.5
Flavor 7
Texture 7
Overall 6.5
Bottle at home picked up from Tesco supermarche. A crystal clear yellow coloured pour with greenish hues and a fading white fizz. Aroma is tangy green apple, woody pips, hints of brown sugars,. Flavour is composed of semi sweet, tangy green apple, clean, medium sweet, tangy crisp finish. Mild acid bite. Palate is semi sweet and tangy, mellow carbonation. Solid easy drinking cider. No wow or complexity.
Tried
on 09 May 2026
at 19:33
8/10
Tried
from Cask
on 04 May 2026
at 19:44
5.6/10
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Appearance 6
Aroma 5.5
Flavor 5.5
Texture 6
Overall 5.5
Bottle from Waitrose. Clear deep golden body with an off-white head. Low carbonation. Faint lacing. Aroma of earth and steel. Flavour of rust and muted hops. Thin body with a slick mouthfeel. Light fizz. This is bland and forgettable.
Tried
from Bottle
from
Waitrose Supermarket (Various locations)
on 29 Apr 2026
at 05:45
6.5/10
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Appearance 9
Aroma 6.5
Flavor 6.5
Texture 6
Overall 5.5
On tap at The Clarence, London. Pours black with acreamy beige head. Roasty aroma. Taste is roasted malt, dark chocolate, coffee.
Tried
from Draft
on 27 Apr 2026
at 16:10
4/10
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Appearance 5
Aroma 4
Flavor 3
Texture 4
Overall 4.5
Keg at Brent House, Brent Knoll in Somerset. Ordered the cider and got what must be the lager. Clear gols. Very fizzy. Thin foamy white head. Aroma has light malts ans a vague hint of citrus. Bitter. Tart. Some soft malts and citrus but all a bit caustic and soda watery. Light. Thin. Soft-fizzy carbonation. Long dry slightly astringent finish. God awful.
Tried
from Draft
on 28 Mar 2026
at 19:18
6.4/10
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Appearance 7
Aroma 6
Flavor 6.5
Texture 7
Overall 6
330ml can from the Co-op in Wells on the Sea. Pours a clear bright yellow with a white head. Aromas & tastes of light fruits, citrus, barley & hops. Moderate body. Smooth finish.
Tried
from Can
on 05 Mar 2026
at 20:25
6.3/10
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Appearance 6
Aroma 6
Flavor 6
Texture 6
Overall 7
330ml bottle, from the Co-op in Wells on the Sea. Pours clear golden with a good size white head. Medium carbonation. Aromas & tastes of citrus, lemon, dough & malt. Medium body. Crisp moderate bitter finish.
Tried
from Bottle
on 03 Mar 2026
at 21:03
6.5/10
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Appearance 7
Aroma 6.5
Flavor 6.5
Texture 6
Overall 6.5
330ml bottle, from the Co-op in Wells on the Sea. Pours clear golden with a white head. Medium carbonation. Aromas & tastes of grain & biscuit malt. Crisp light bitter finish.
Tried
from Bottle
on 03 Mar 2026
at 15:07