Hawkstone Lager

Hawkstone is a premium British lager brand born from the Cotswolds region. It was famously co-founded by broadcaster Jeremy Clarkson and the Cotswold Brewing Co. following Clarkson's efforts to find a use for the premium malting barley grown on his Diddly Squat Farm. The brand emphasizes the use of local ingredients, specifically the high-quality barley produced in the United Kingdom.

While the brand is deeply associated with Jeremy Clarkson's public persona and his farming ventures, the technical production and brewing operations are centered at the Cotswold Brewing Company in Gloucestershire. The lager is noted for its longer-than-average maturation process, which the brand claims results in a smoother, more refined taste compared to mass-market alternatives.

The ownership and distribution of Hawkstone involve a partnership between Clarkson and the experienced brewers at the Cotswold Brewing Company. The brand has rapidly expanded from local farm-shop availability to national distribution across the UK, positioning itself as a craft-oriented alternative to international lager brands while maintaining a strong identity tied to British agriculture.