Butcombe and Jeremy Clarkson’s Hawkstone launch ‘100 percent British’ beer

The limited edition pale ale is made with entirely British ingredients

Jeremy Clarkson’s Gloucestershire-based brewery Hawkstone and West Country beer maker Butcombe have launched a special edition beer made entirely with British ingredients.

Hops & Glory is a new limited edition real English pale ale that brings together two of the UK’s top brewing brands in a celebration of British farming.

The 4.2 per cent ABV ale was brewed at Butcombe Brewing Co’s state-of-the-art brewery in Bristol and has gone on sale for a three-month period.

Jayson Perfect, chief operating officer at Butcombe Group, said: “At Butcombe, we’ve been brewing cask ale for almost five decades, so collaborating on a beer that celebrates the best of British brewing and farming was an opportunity we couldn’t pass up.

“Hops & Glory combines quality ingredients, brewing expertise and a shared love of great beer, resulting in a pale ale we’re incredibly proud to pour in pubs across the UK. It’s a celebration of provenance and craftsmanship, and we hope it encourages more people to discover and enjoy one of Britain’s greatest brewing traditions.”

The new pale ale taps into growing consumer demand for locally sourced products and authentic British brands, according to the breweries, which said it would also “shine a spotlight” on the quality and character that have made cask ale a cornerstone of the nation’s pub culture.

Andy Cross, sales director at Hawkstone, said: “Great beer starts with great ingredients, and Hops & Glory is a fantastic celebration of British farming and brewing from grain to glass. Working with Butcombe has brought together two brands that share a passion for quality, provenance and creating beers people genuinely love to drink.”

According to its producers, Hops & Glory delivers “vibrant citrus aromas, hints of tropical fruit, and a clean, crisp finish”. It is available in all Butcombe managed pubs and selected pubs around the UK.

A portion of the proceeds of every cask sold will be given to the Licensed Trade Charity, which provides financial and wellbeing support to hospitality workers, and Shout, the UK’s free, confidential 24/7 text support service for people experiencing mental health challenges.