Author Archives: J.S Harrison

T|E|H – Events – Innis & Gunn’s Promo Evening, Leeds, UK

Hello my fellow beer drinkers, Welcome back once again to The Eternal Hoptimist. As you can see this time we have a post with a slight difference. Last weekend I was invited by a friend to a semi-exclusive Innis & Gunns promotional evening in Leeds Given that I was invited, it would have been rudeContinue reading “T|E|H – Events – Innis & Gunn’s Promo Evening, Leeds, UK”

Staggeringly Good Brewery -CocoaDocus, Imperial Chocolate Stout (10.3% ABV)

Hi there fellow beer lovers, Today we are again looking at one of the Staggeringly Good Brewerys tipples, and one of the most eyecatching cans ive seen a while. Raptors meet Willy wonka’s factory?! Genius! Love it! Name : CocoaDocus Brewery: Staggeringly Good Aroma : Dark chocolate, and sour plum? Appearance : Dark, with aContinue reading “Staggeringly Good Brewery -CocoaDocus, Imperial Chocolate Stout (10.3% ABV)”

Peak Ales – Swift Nick (4%ABV)

Fancied a break from the Monsal Trail so I slipped in the Peacock pub for a swift pint of Swift Nick! Name : Swift Nick Brewery: Peak Ales Aroma : Strong hoppy scent with a hint of citrus. Appearance : Clear Amber, Healthy tight white head. Body : Thin to Medium, lively, with great headContinue reading “Peak Ales – Swift Nick (4%ABV)”

Pressure Drop – The Gradients (5.6% ABV)

Hi there fellow beer lovers, Here we have another tipple that I found on my travels, this time I was visiting The Tap on Tower Street in Harrogate as part of my Harrogate Beer Week expedition.. it was a rather a boozy affair and not many noted were taken im affraid! Name : The GradientsContinue reading “Pressure Drop – The Gradients (5.6% ABV)”

Carve ‘ N Yams – Elusive Brewing(5.2% ABV)

Hi there fellow beer lovers, Today we are trick or treating our taste buds with this Pumpkin Coffee Porter. Name : Carve ‘ N Yams Brewery: Elusive Brewing Aroma : Strong scent of coffee, roasted malts, a hint of sweet pumpkin. Appearance : Dark with a tight medium white head. Body : Medium bodied, wellContinue reading “Carve ‘ N Yams – Elusive Brewing(5.2% ABV)”

BrewYork – The Final Chapter (15.0% ABV)

Hi there fellow beer lovers, Back in April 2021, BrewYork celebrated its 5th Birthday as a brewery. In celebration of this, they made a grand total of 5 Imperial stouts. Each of these five beers has been assigned a chapter of the brewery’s 5-year history, and have been designed around the crew’s favourite post-modern slasherContinue reading “BrewYork – The Final Chapter (15.0% ABV)”

BrewYork – The Dream Child (14.0% ABV)

Hi there fellow beer lovers, Back in April 2021, BrewYork celebrated its 5th Birthday as a brewery. In celebration of this, they made a grand total of 5 Imperial stouts. Each of these five beers has been assigned a chapter of the brewery’s 5-year history, and has been designed around the crew’s favourite post-modern slasherContinue reading “BrewYork – The Dream Child (14.0% ABV)”

BrewYork – The Ghost Dimension (13.0% ABV)

Hi there fellow beer lovers, Back in April 2021, BrewYork celebrated its 5th Birthday as a brewery. In celebration of this, they made a grand total of 5 Imperial stouts. Each of these five beers has been assigned a chapter of the brewery’s 5-year history, and has been designed around the crew’s favourite post-modern slasherContinue reading “BrewYork – The Ghost Dimension (13.0% ABV)”

BrewYork – The Revenge (12.0% ABV)

Hi there fellow beer lovers, Back in April 2021, BrewYork celebrated its 5th Birthday as a brewery. In celebration of this, they made a grand total of 5 Imperial stouts. Each of these five beers has been assigned a chapter of the brewery’s 5-year history, and has been designed around the crew’s favourite post-modern slasherContinue reading “BrewYork – The Revenge (12.0% ABV)”

BrewYork – A New Beginning (11.0% ABV)

Hi there fellow beer lovers, Back in April 2021, BrewYork celebrated its 5th Birthday as a brewery. In celebration of this, they made a grand total of 5 Imperial stouts. Each of these five beers has been assigned a chapter of the brewery’s 5-year history, and have been designed around the crew’s favourite post-modern slasherContinue reading “BrewYork – A New Beginning (11.0% ABV)”