About
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.
5.9/10
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Appearance 7
Aroma 5
Flavor 6
Texture 6
Overall 6
330ml bottle from Percy Throwers and drank in my garden on 16th July 2926. Looked fine in my old dab glass, clean and clear golden body wispy white head after the initial billowing fuffy topping. No aroma and very little taste really, refreshing enough but not flavoursome or interesting.
Tried
from Bottle
from
Percy Throwers Garden Centre
on 16 Jul 2026
at 17:00
5.5/10
Tried
on 12 Jul 2026
at 10:10
6.4/10
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Appearance 7
Aroma 5.5
Flavor 7
Texture 6
Overall 6.5
440ml can from Percy Throwers. Drank in my garden on 3rd July. Slight haze in the pale golden body, white head. No honey found it this 'nectar' brew, some fruity notes though and a light bitterness, it's OK, but no world beater.
Tried
from Can
from
Percy Throwers Garden Centre
on 03 Jul 2026
at 18:03
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
7/10
Tried
from Draft
on 03 Apr 2026
at 14:49