Preheat oven to 400 degrees
In a saucepan add: cream, coriander seeds, fennel seeds, peppercorns & bay leaves. Turn the heat up to high and bring to a boil. Once a boil is reached, reduce the heat to medium and stir regularly to prevent burning and boil-over.
Once the cream is reduced by 75%, strain through a fine mesh strainer into another saucepan.
Return the pan with the strained cream to a medium flame and stir in the cheddar. Once the cheddar is fully incorporated, add hot sauce and cracked black pepper to taste.
Add the macaroni, peas and ham hock to the pan and stir well. Add the IPA and continue stirring until hot.
Add salt to taste and place in large baking dish. Top with the chopped bacon and breadcrumbs.
Bake until the break crumbs become golden brown and crispy.