Jeremy Clarkson’s Hawkstone beer recalled over health risk

The Food Standards Agency (FSA) have issued a recall notice for two beers created by the Jeremy Clarkson-owned Hawkstone Brewery that contain undeclared wheat. The post Jeremy Clarkson’s Hawkstone beer recalled over health risk appeared first on The Drinks Business.

Apr 8, 2025 - 16:58

Jeremy Clarkson’s Hawkstone beer recalled over health risk

The Food Standards Agency (FSA) have issued a recall notice for two beers created by the Jeremy Clarkson-owned Hawkstone Brewery that contain undeclared wheat. Jeremy Clarkson with Hawkstone beer

Two beers created by Jeremy Clarkson’s beer brand have been recalled as they pose a risk to people with coeliac disease or gluten intolerance. In a statement, the FSA said: “The Cotswold Brewing Company Limited is recalling Hawkstone Black and Hawkstone Spa Lager because they contain undeclared wheat (gluten) which is not mentioned on the label. “This means the product is a possible health risk for anyone with an allergy or intolerance to wheat or gluten, or with coeliac disease.” The brewing company have recalled both Hawkstone Black and Hawkstone Spa Lager because they contain undeclared wheat (gluten), which is not mentioned on the label.

Another Amazon hit

Clarkson launched Hawkstone beers in 2021, using barley grown on his Diddly Squat Farm in Oxfordshire. When it was released, it became the top-selling beer on Amazon and is now served on draught in over 480 pubs across the UK and sold in bottles and cans in Waitrose, Co-op and Sainsbury’s. Last year, it was recognised by The Sunday Times as the fastest-growing beer brand. The affected drinks products are Hawkstone Black in a 440ml can and Hawkstone Spa Lager in a 330ml can. All batches are affected. A spokesperson from Hawkstone told the drinks business: “We have issued an allergen alert for Hawkstone Spa Lager and Hawkstone Black as they contain wheat, which is not currently listed on the product label. “All customers who have purchased these items have been notified that they can return them for a full refund. Both Hawkstone Spa Lager and Hawkstone Black remain fit for consumption for those who do not have a wheat allergy. We would like to apologise for any inconvenience caused.”