J.S Harrison

Hoegaarden – Hoegaarden (0.0%* ABV)

Hoegaarden is probably the most familiar beer of its style (wheat beer with botanicals) available to UK drinkers and one I remember drinking at least 20 years ago. It’s the kind of beer that really divides opinions, it has its fans from long ago but there are plenty of drinkers who detest it. Indeed, myContinue reading “Hoegaarden – Hoegaarden (0.0%* ABV)”

Pastore – Limone, small lemon sour (2.5% ABV)

Welcome back to the Eternal Hoptimists, Today John our resident sour king, is back and he has found another low ABV Sour to sup’. But what will he think of it? Well lets find out! 1. Name : Limone 2. Brewery: Pastore Brewing & Blending (St Leonards On Sea) 3. Aroma : Strong lemon and sourContinue reading “Pastore – Limone, small lemon sour (2.5% ABV)”

Drop Bear Beer Co – Yuzu Pale & New World Lager (0.5% ABV)

Welcome back to the eternal Hoptimists. We are continuing our 2 week adventure into AF and low ABV beers. Today Sam is checking our two beers from Drop Bear Beer Co. A AF company that seems to be growing popular in the UK of late. This one was very middle of the road, a littleContinue reading “Drop Bear Beer Co – Yuzu Pale & New World Lager (0.5% ABV)”

Craft Nation, Nothing comes from nothing IPA (0.5% ABV)

In recent times there has been a spate of United Dutch Breweries beers appearing under different names in several of the bargain stores. The latest of these is the alcohol free (0.5%) IPA, interestingly named Nothing Comes From Nothing. As this beer contains almost nothing in terms of alcohol and almost cost me nothing, shouldContinue reading “Craft Nation, Nothing comes from nothing IPA (0.5% ABV)”

Pistonhead – Kustom Lager non-alcoholic (0.0% ABV)

This is the non-alcoholic version of a lager that has been around in the UK for a while and can be found in Christmas gift packs. The original version is perfectly ok but there are a great many better lagers on the market. Thin as might be expected for a lager but lacks the sournessContinue reading “Pistonhead – Kustom Lager non-alcoholic (0.0% ABV)”

Mash Gang – Sour Batch Hops (3.3% ABV)

Welcome back to the Eternal Hoptimists, Today John is checking out something a little different its a sour batch hop sour, which appears to be a sour patch kids inspired sour. Let’s see what John makes of it? 1. Name : Sour Batch Hops 2. Brewery: Mash Gang 3. Aroma : Sweet sherbet and fruit tones. 4.Continue reading “Mash Gang – Sour Batch Hops (3.3% ABV)”

Pomona Island X Thornbridge Riding With The Ghost (3.3% ABV)

I am sure that we have all heard the saying ‘It’s not the size but what you do with it’, well that is certainly the case when it comes to table beers. This particular style really shows the skills (& sometimes lack of them) of breweries as they look to brew beers that are flavourContinue reading “Pomona Island X Thornbridge Riding With The Ghost (3.3% ABV)”

T|E|H – Dry January, 2 Weeks of AF beer

Hello and welcome back to the Eternal Hoptimists, Its 2023, and its Dry January, so as you all loved Stoptober, we thought we would do a two week AF and low ABV beers which are on the market today. Also after 48 beers over just one month we thought we would give our livers aContinue reading “T|E|H – Dry January, 2 Weeks of AF beer”

T|E|H: Our Wilde New Years Eve

Hello, and welcome back to the Eternal Hoptimists, Its the final day of our 31 day advent.. and were going a bit Wilde for our final entry! Mark, John and Peter have raided our store cupboard of all the Wilde child beers, and so your getting not one, not two but 8 reviews today! CheckContinue reading “T|E|H: Our Wilde New Years Eve”

T|E|H Christmas Advent 2022 #30- Brew York – State of Mind Edition/2022, BA Dradis, Rye Whiskey & Buffalo Trace Bourbon (12% ABV)

Welcome back to the Eternal Hoptimist’s, Christmas is over for another year, but with our ‘Wilde’ new Year coming ever closer John and Sam thought they would crack out the big guns to get them in the mood! Today we will be looking at both of the BA Dradis barrel aged stouts by BrewYork, andContinue reading “T|E|H Christmas Advent 2022 #30- Brew York – State of Mind Edition/2022, BA Dradis, Rye Whiskey & Buffalo Trace Bourbon (12% ABV)”