Looking at the can art, the beer should probably be named 24 Hour Party People, but presumably that is trademarked or something. There are definite nods to the Madchester rave scene and acid house with the yellow ‘smiley’ face. At the same time, it keeps the Dark Revolution vibes as it reveals the skull underneath.Continue reading “Dark Revolution – Party People DDH Pale Ale (5.2% ABV)”
Category Archives: Into the Mild
Jolly Sailor Brewery – Dark Ruby Mild (3.6% ABV)
This blog has run mild features in the past but has at times struggled to find enough examples to sample. Here is one brewed almost on our doorstep, well in Selby midway between Hull and Leeds, so it would be rude not to try this one. Mild may be an unpopular drink but one IContinue reading “Jolly Sailor Brewery – Dark Ruby Mild (3.6% ABV)”
To ØI – 45 Days Rice Lager (5.0% ABV)
Something a little bit different today, a Japanese style lager brewed with German hops and rice. It is then matured for 45 days, hence the name. Name : 45 Days Rice Lager Brewery: To ØI City, Svinninge, Denmark Hops : Not specified (noble German hops per website) Grain : Malted pilsner barley and rice Aroma : SomeContinue reading “To ØI – 45 Days Rice Lager (5.0% ABV)”
T|E|H: Into The Mild: Elusive Brewing – Microball (3.7% ABV)
Welcome Back to the Eternal Hoptimists. Welcome back to our final entry for into the mild! May is over so we will be moving on but don’t worry! there might be some more mild’s scattered in there too! As we have already gone full tilt, so its time for some Microball to finish! Lets diveContinue reading “T|E|H: Into The Mild: Elusive Brewing – Microball (3.7% ABV)”
T|E|H: Into The Mild: Samuel Smiths – Light Mild(2.8% ABV)
Welcome Back to the Eternal Hoptimists. Today Sam is out in the wild ad trying a very traditional mild from Samuel Smiths. note from Sam : ” Sorry I was on a night out in Manchester before heading to a gig when I did this one, and I forgot to take a photo! the photoContinue reading “T|E|H: Into The Mild: Samuel Smiths – Light Mild(2.8% ABV)”
T|E|H Into The Mild : Thornbridge X Double-Barrelled Wilders Folly (6.5% ABV)
Hello and welcome back to the Eternal Hoptimists, Today as part of our mild week specials, today we are looking at a collaboration between Thornbridge and Double-Barrelled for a ruby mild called Wilders Folly coming in at a very respectable 6.5% abv. Regular visitors to The Eternal Hoptimists will be aware that I am aContinue reading “T|E|H Into The Mild : Thornbridge X Double-Barrelled Wilders Folly (6.5% ABV)”
T|E|H: Into The Mild: Boxcar – Triple Dark Mild(9.0% ABV)
Welcome Back to the Eternal Hoptimist. Today Sam is going for the triple! Thats right he is checking out Boxcar’s Triple Darrrrk Mild (with all the R’s) Lets dive right in and see what we thought! 1. Name : Triple Dark Mild2. Brewery: Boxcar3. Hop: N/A4. Grain : Barley & Oats5. Aroma : Heavy hittingContinue reading “T|E|H: Into The Mild: Boxcar – Triple Dark Mild(9.0% ABV)”
T|E|H: Into The Mild: Boxcar – Double Dark Mild(6.3% ABV)
Welcome Back to the Eternal Hoptimists. Today Sam is checking out another beer for our into the Mild segment, not content with just an ordinary mild he has opted to test out a double! or XX if we are using the old school measurements! Lets dive right in and see what he thought! 1. NameContinue reading “T|E|H: Into The Mild: Boxcar – Double Dark Mild(6.3% ABV)”
T|E|H Into The Mild: Rudgate – Ruby Mild (4.4%ABV)
Welcome back to the Eternal Hoptimists. Today as part of our into the mild segment John is checking out a classic mild by Rudgate. Unlike the Oak aged version mark looked at this one promises the same full flavour but with a lower ABV This one is a prime example of a good old schoolContinue reading “T|E|H Into The Mild: Rudgate – Ruby Mild (4.4%ABV)”
T|E|H Into The Mild : Rudgate- Oak Aged Ruby Ale (5.6% ABV)
Hello and welcome back to the Eternal Hoptimists, Today in our into the mild segment, we are looking at something with a little bit of age to it.. Back in 2018 I came across several bottles of Rudgate Brewery’s Oak Aged Ruby Ale (Ruby Mild Reserve) which was brewed to celebrate the breweries 25th birthdayContinue reading “T|E|H Into The Mild : Rudgate- Oak Aged Ruby Ale (5.6% ABV)”
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