Jeremy Clarkson’s Brewery Soars as Fastest Growing Brewer

Jeremy Clarkson is basking in a wave of acclaim after his brewery, Hawkstone, was crowned the fastest-growing private company in the South West. Launched in 2021, the brand, which features beer and cider made from barley sourced right from his Diddly Squat Farm, recently celebrated a remarkable achievement on Instagram, paying tribute to the dedicated farmers, pub owners, and loyal drinkers who helped reach this milestone.

In a heartfelt post, Hawkstone announced, “We’re listed in The Sunday Times 100 fastest growing companies today – and as the fastest growing brewer.” The brand raised a virtual toast to the British farmers behind the barley, wheat, and apples, as well as the over 2,000 pubs now proudly serving their products. The message resonated deeply with fans; one supporter expressed, “Congratulations! Well deserved. British Farmers.”

Another fan chimed in, “Congratulations, J. Clarkson, and the entire team! If you could now turn your hand to politics and run for prime minister, your country needs you!” A third commented, “Stupendous effort from all, and tremendous achievement. This will be your legacy, J. Clarkson. Well done everyone!!”

Based in Gloucestershire, Hawkstone impressively ranked 23rd on the Sunday Times 100 list, which highlights the UK’s most dynamic entrepreneurial companies. Under the leadership of managing director Owen Jenkins, 44, Hawkstone has swiftly made a name for itself, now appearing in over 1,500 pubs across the UK and on the shelves of Waitrose.

Clarkson, the brewery’s largest shareholder, is far from modest about his aspirations. In a conversation with The Times, he stated, “I want to sell tons of beer and put Peroni out of business. I want the Peroni board saying, ‘What the hell has gone wrong? We’re selling nothing in the UK.’”

His ambition doesn’t stop there. Clarkson boldly declared, “I want total domination of the British lager market.” However, he did acknowledge that the more budget-friendly Carling might manage to hang on, given Hawkstone’s premium pricing strategy, which has led to some pubs deciding to delist their products.

The brewery’s success story is incredible. Hawkstone’s sales nearly tripled, jumping from £7.8 million in 2024 to £21.3 million for the year ending in March 2025, averaging a staggering 134 percent growth annually over the past three years. The team has also grown to 35 employees, showcasing its rapid expansion.

Producing a variety of drinks in partnership with various UK suppliers, including Wellpark in Glasgow for lager, Herefordshire’s Weston family for cider, and Wood Brothers from Oxfordshire for spirits, Hawkstone is not just another brewery. Even Clarkson’s Farm sidekick Kaleb Cooper has endorsed their ciders!

Jon Yeomans, the business editor of The Sunday Times, commented, “The Sunday Times 100 is the definitive annual ranking of Britain’s fastest-growing private companies and demonstrates the remarkable entrepreneurial spirit thriving across Britain.”