Welcome back to the Eternal Hoptimists! Last weekend, Sam and a group of his friends went to the Thought Bubble Comic Convention in Leeds/Harrogate. Where they stumbled upon this beauty, its a Limited Patrons Project DDH IPA which was brewed in conjunction to the festival. Unfortunately its the last one of the Collab’s with NorthernContinue reading “Northern Monk X Rivington X Vice Press, Patron Project with Thought Bubble – Ride Like Fire, DDH IPA (7.0% ABV)”
Category Archives: Real/Craft Ale Review
Hawkstone Lager – Perfect Draft (4.8% ABV)
Hello and welcome back to the Eternal Hoptimists, Love him or loath him you cannot deny the popularity of Jeremy Clarkson and following his recent TV show Clarkson’s Farm it highlighted Hawkstone Brewery and people were clambering over themselves to obtain their beers. The most popular in the range was Hawkstone Lager and upon itsContinue reading “Hawkstone Lager – Perfect Draft (4.8% ABV)”
New Bristol Brewery –French Toast Brown Ale (4.4% ABV)
Hello, and welcome back to the Eternal Hoptimists, Brown ale alert dear drinkers, one of my favourites, so sound the klaxons! I love a brown ale and this sounds fantastic “like its namesake treat, a Brown Ale with notes of delicious custardy bread, cinnamon and maple syrup – the perfect winter warmer!” Needless to sayContinue reading “New Bristol Brewery –French Toast Brown Ale (4.4% ABV)”
Brewdog x Dok Brewing Co – Brewdok, Belgian DIPA (8% ABV)
In this review we take a look at a Belgian DIPA which is a Brewdog and Friends collaboration. The breweries in question are Dok Brewing Company from Ghent, Belgium and of course Brewdog from Ellon, Scotland. This beer was originally scheduled to feature in our Halloween special last year. However the week leading up toContinue reading “Brewdog x Dok Brewing Co – Brewdok, Belgian DIPA (8% ABV)”
Cloudwater – Dusk, Stout (4.6% ABV)
Hello, and welcome back to the Eternal Hoptimists, Not to be left out, Sam also cracked out a hot new review from his time in Manchester with Andy last weekend. unsurprisingly decided to go the Dark route, and checked out Dusk, a stout from Cloudwater. Allergens: Gluten, Wheat, Barley & Oats. Dietary: Vegan Friendly ThisContinue reading “Cloudwater – Dusk, Stout (4.6% ABV)”
Cloudwater – Weisse, Wheat Beer (5.2% ABV)
Welcome Back to the Eternal Hoptimists. Last weekend we went across the west riding to Manchester to visit friend of the T.E.H Andy, to check out some of the brewery taps in the city centre for a future feature. Whilst we were there we drank a fair few beers and also took some home, soContinue reading “Cloudwater – Weisse, Wheat Beer (5.2% ABV)”
Lowenbrau Oktoberfestbier – Perfect Draft (6.1% ABV)
When I first bought my Phillips Perfect Draft machine more than one person told me that as soon as the Oktoberfest beers were available, I simply had to buy them. So, as soon as the announcement was made that they were on sale, they were added to my basket and 24 hours later arrived atContinue reading “Lowenbrau Oktoberfestbier – Perfect Draft (6.1% ABV)”
Vault City – Would I Lychee you!? (5.8% ABV)
Welcome back to the Eternal Hoptimists! Well who would have thought it! Kayla is back again for another review, and its another Sour from our friends at Vault City! Will this one be a smash hit, or will it leave a sour taste in her mouth? lets find out! As I am sure you allContinue reading “Vault City – Would I Lychee you!? (5.8% ABV)”
Mash Gang x Vault City – Only in Dreams Strawberry & Jalapeño Margarita Pickleback (0.5% ABV)
Hello, and welcome back to the Eternal Hoptimists, Not knowing what a ‘Pickleback‘ is I relied upon trusty Google for help and discovered that it is a shot glass of pickling brine. Lovely. A look at the ingredients appear to back this up: strawberries, lime, chillis and vinegar are all listed. Hmm Only in NightmaresContinue reading “Mash Gang x Vault City – Only in Dreams Strawberry & Jalapeño Margarita Pickleback (0.5% ABV)”
Paradox Brewery, Sonder Brau (5.99% ABV)
Hello and welcome back to the Eternal Hoptimists, I was discussing with a friend recently how I am starting to enjoy a lager every now and again, by this it goes without saying that I don’t mean the mainstream stuff that you find in multibuy offers in your local supermarket. My friend said to meContinue reading “Paradox Brewery, Sonder Brau (5.99% ABV)”
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