Hawkshead Red
Bitter and sweet in one glass: a rich, malt-forward red ale brewed with English Maris Otter malted barley and whole-cone English hops, so the malt leads and the hops stay English. Hawkshead has brewed in Flookburgh in Cumbria since 2024, with water that falls on the Lake District hills.
Tasting Notes
AI-generated sensory profile for Hawkshead Red
Serve at 8–11°C for the best flavour balance and aroma expression.
The classic — versatile, comfortable to hold and keeps the beer cool. No frills, no distractions: just the beer.
About Red Ale
Style guide · what to expect · how to find alternatives
What is a Red Ale?
Red Ale is a distinctive beer style with its own characteristic flavour, aroma and colour. Discover what makes it unique and find similar beers on hopIQ.
Finding a similar Red Ale
hopIQ matches by flavor profile — not just style label. A beer with the same malty, sweet, bitter character as Hawkshead Red will score highly even if brewed in a different country or under a different sub-style name.






