Will Hawkes
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Will Hawkes on the regional styles inspiring craft breweries
Robert Plant, Beavertown and London’s beer revival – how mild, bitter and British brewing traditions are shaping the capital’s craft scene today
Published: Tuesday 7th April 2026
London’s most Christmassy pubs
Will Hawkes noses around London’s most Christmassy pubs to find the most festive aren’t always covered in twinkling lights
Published: Sunday 30th November 2025
The rise of Indian IPA
A style long linked to Britain, Indian Pale Ale is now being brewed and exported from India, says Will Hawkes
Published: Monday 8th September 2025
Skip the wine – cheese's best liquid accompaniment is beer
Perhaps most often paired with wine, cheese is a snack that comes into its own in the company of beer, finds Will Hawkes
Published: Thursday 26th June 2025
Sip it to the big man: Will Hawkes on the London craft beer crisis
As small breweries face growing challenges, London’s craft beer scene is in crisis. Will Hawkes speaks truth to the grain
Published: Wednesday 16th April 2025
Will Hawkes on the history of Christmas beers
The ghost of Christmas beers past: Will Hawkes gets the measure of the unique history behind Christmas beers, which prove to be more than meets the eye