Hawkstone English Cider is a crisp, refreshing British cider from the popular Hawkstone range, created through the partnership between Jeremy Clarkson and the Cotswold Brewing Company. Bottled at 5% ABV, it sits alongside Hawkstone’s beers and spirits as part of a fast-growing collection built around British ingredients, proper flavour and easy-drinking quality.
Known as “The Freshly Pressed One”, Hawkstone Cider is made using freshly pressed apples rather than concentrate, giving it a clean orchard fruit character and a bright, natural cider profile. It is a premium English cider with a refreshing balance of fresh apple, light sweetness and a crisp finish, making it ideal for relaxed drinking, barbecues, summer gatherings and fans of the wider Hawkstone range.
The Story Behind Hawkstone
Hawkstone was created in 2021 through a partnership between Jeremy Clarkson and the Cotswold Brewing Company. Based near Bourton-on-the-Water in Gloucestershire, the brewery has strong links to British farming and takes its name from the Hawk Stone, a Neolithic standing stone near Clarkson’s Diddly Squat Farm.
The brand first became widely known for Hawkstone Lager, made using barley grown on Diddly Squat Farm, before expanding into cider, IPA, spirits and other drinks. Hawkstone has since developed a loyal following among fans of Clarkson’s Farm, British beer, English cider and premium drinks with a proper countryside story behind them.
Hawkstone Cider brings the same approach to cider as the lager does to beer: quality ingredients, careful production and a drink that is made to be refreshing, characterful and easy to enjoy.
The Hawkstone English Cider Release
The Hawkstone English Cider is made with freshly pressed apple juice from locally picked apples. It is fermented with Champagne yeast and matured for up to six months before being cold-filtered, creating a 5% ABV medium dry cider with freshness, flavour and a polished finish.
Unlike many mass-market ciders, Hawkstone Cider is never made from concentrate and is never pasteurised. This helps preserve the cider’s natural apple character, giving it a clean, crisp and fruit-forward style that feels bright without being overly sweet.
It is presented in a 500ml bottle with a crown cap and sits within HTFW’s Beer & Cider selection, alongside other Hawkstone releases such as Hawkstone Hedgerow Fruit Cider.
Tasting Notes: Hawkstone English Cider
Nose: Fresh apple, light orchard sweetness and a crisp fruit lift.
Palate: Bright and refreshing, with clean apple character, gentle sweetness and a smooth, easy-drinking texture.
Finish: Crisp and clean, with lingering orchard fruit and a refreshing cider finish.
Hawkstone English Cider is all about freshness and drinkability. It has enough apple character to feel full of flavour, while staying clean, crisp and balanced enough for relaxed everyday drinking.
How to Enjoy Hawkstone English Cider
Hawkstone English Cider is best served chilled, straight from the fridge or poured into a glass over ice if preferred.
Chilled: The simplest way to enjoy its fresh apple character and crisp finish.
With food: Works well with pork, barbecue dishes, roast chicken, ploughman’s-style lunches, mature cheddar and salty snacks.
Outdoors: A strong choice for summer drinking, garden parties, festivals, barbecues and countryside gatherings.
As part of a Hawkstone selection: Pair it with other bottles from the Hawkstone range for a mixed beer and cider offering.
Its medium dry character makes it versatile and easy to enjoy, whether you are already a cider drinker or discovering Hawkstone for the first time.
Why Hawkstone English Cider Stands Out
Hawkstone English Cider stands out because it offers more than just a celebrity name on the bottle. It is a proper British cider with a clear focus on ingredients, freshness and drinkability.
It is part of Jeremy Clarkson’s Hawkstone drinks range.
It is made with freshly pressed apples rather than concentrate.
It is fermented with Champagne yeast for a cleaner, more refined character.
It is matured for up to six months before cold filtering.
It delivers a bright, crisp and accessible English cider profile.
It appeals to cider drinkers, Clarkson’s Farm fans and customers looking for premium British drinks.
For anyone looking for a refreshing English cider with a strong brand story, Hawkstone is an easy bottle to recommend.
Why Buy Hawkstone English Cider at HTFW?
At Hard To Find Whisky, we stock a growing range of beers, ciders, spirits and limited-edition drinks alongside our extensive whisky selection. Hawkstone English Cider fits perfectly within our Beer & Cider range, offering customers a popular British cider from one of the most talked-about drinks brands in the UK.
Whether you are buying it for yourself, adding it to a mixed drinks order or picking up something for a Clarkson’s Farm fan, Hawkstone English Cider is a crisp and enjoyable choice with broad appeal.
When buying from HTFW, customers benefit from:
Authentic stock from trusted sources
Fast UK dispatch
Worldwide delivery options
A wide selection of Hawkstone drinks
Access to beer, cider, spirits, whisky and collectable bottles
Excellent customer service from a UK family-run specialist
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Final Thoughts
Hawkstone English Cider is a crisp, refreshing and easy-drinking British cider with a strong countryside story behind it. Made with freshly pressed apples, fermented with Champagne yeast and matured for up to six months, it delivers clean apple flavour, gentle sweetness and a bright, polished finish.
Whether you are a fan of Jeremy Clarkson, enjoy English cider or want something refreshing from the wider Hawkstone range, this is a bottle that delivers exactly what it promises: proper cider, made with care, and very easy to enjoy.
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