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Baron Hot and Cross

Name: Baron Hot and Cross
Brand: Baron Brewery
SKU: 5061091350561
Price: 11.0 GBP
Availability: InStock

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Producer Baron Brewery

Country England

Region Hertfordshire

Tasting Notes

Hot Cross Bun, Candied Orange Peel, Raisin Loaf and Cinnamon Butter

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More About Baron Hot and Cross

Brewed for Easter, this is a Hot Cross Bun Imperial Stout. The stupidly strong wort was boiled for 6 hours and reduced to a thick and viscous sauce. Spiced in the boil with cinnamon, nutmeg, orange peel, raisins, and caramel for a very over-the-top treacly treat. Vegan friendly, no lactose.

Meet the Producer, Baron Brewery

Baron Brewery

Style: Brewery

Baron Brewing is one of those small independent breweries that feels built entirely around enthusiasm for beer rather than some giant business plan involving “brand synergy” and meetings nobody enjoys attending. Based on a farm in the Hertfordshire countryside, Baron has developed a strong following through modern hop-forward beers, relaxed taproom culture and a very obvious love for experimentation. The brewery describes itself as “a playground for beer,” which honestly sums the whole thing up pretty perfectly. It feels creative, informal and slightly chaotic in the best possible craft beer way.

Founded and run by Jack Baron, the brewery started as a proper small-scale operation with a 1000 litre brewhouse and a focus on brewing fresh modern styles in constantly rotating batches. The whole setup still feels very hands-on and personal. Baron is essentially a one-man-band operation, which probably explains both the creativity and the likely occasional caffeine dependency behind the scenes. Instead of trying to build a massive core range that never changes, the brewery leans heavily into small releases, seasonal experimentation and constantly evolving recipes.

The beers themselves focus mainly on modern pales, IPAs and lagers, usually brewed with huge hop character, soft textures and plenty of freshness. Baron clearly understands modern craft beer trends, but thankfully the beers rarely feel gimmicky or overdesigned. There is a balance underneath everything that keeps the beers approachable and genuinely drinkable. Even the bigger hazy IPAs tend to avoid becoming completely exhausting hop soup. Their darker beers and lagers also show that the brewery is interested in brewing broadly well rather than simply chasing whichever style currently breaks Untappd for six weeks before everybody moves on to the next thing.

Part of Baron’s charm comes from the setting itself too. Operating from a rural farm location gives the brewery a completely different atmosphere from the endless industrial estate units that modern breweries often end up occupying. The taproom has become a destination in its own right, with outdoor seating, changing beer lines, food vans and a very relaxed community atmosphere. Families, dogs and groups of friends all seem equally welcome, which gives the whole brewery a warm and unpretentious feel. It sounds much more like somewhere you accidentally spend an entire afternoon than somewhere you stop for one quick pint before sensibly heading home.

Baron has also expanded beyond the brewery itself with The Handsome Prince bar in Cambridge, further reinforcing that strong hospitality side to the business. That combination of brewing, taproom culture and proper social drinking spaces makes the whole project feel rooted in community rather than just online hype culture. There is a very obvious sense that Baron wants people to actually enjoy drinking the beers together rather than merely photographing cans beside expensive trainers for social media approval. Always reassuring.

In a craft beer world that occasionally disappears completely into branding exercises and increasingly bizarre pastry stout concepts, Baron Brewing feels refreshingly grounded. Modern beer made with energy, personality and a clear understanding that good beer should still be fun above all else. Big hops, relaxed vibes and enough rotating releases to quietly destroy your fridge space over time.