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Brulo – King for a day (0.5% ABV)

Hi there fellow beer lovers, Kayla is back with the next entry in our low ABV series, this time pouring Brulo’s King for a Day (0.5% ABV). With a name like that, there’s an expectation of something bold and memorable and in the low alcohol world, that’s a tall order Name: King for a dayContinue reading “Brulo – King for a day (0.5% ABV)”

Heaps Normal: Half Day Hazy, Hazy Pale (<0.5% ABV)

Hi there fellow beer lovers, Next up, Sam is stepping in as we continue our low ABV series for 2026, this time with Heaps Normal Half Day Hazy (0.5% ABV). So far we have a bit of a mixed bag from Heaps Normal so we are hoping this one will put us back on track.Continue reading “Heaps Normal: Half Day Hazy, Hazy Pale (<0.5% ABV)”

Brulo – 5 Fruit Gose- 0.0%

Hi there fellow beer lovers, We are back again with another Low BAV offering. Today Kayla is back at the helm for this next review as we turn our attention to Brulo’s 5 Fruit Gose. Known for pushing flavour boundaries within the low and no alcohol space, Brulo have built a reputation for beers thatContinue reading “Brulo – 5 Fruit Gose- 0.0%”

Brulo : Sabro Galaxy, DDH IPA (0.5% ABV)

Hi there fellow beer lovers, Sam is back in the saddle for our latest low ABV review, this time with Brulo’s Sabro Galaxy (0.5% ABV). With a hop-forward name like that, expectations are naturally raised and given Brulo’s track record in this category, there’s plenty of interest in how much flavour can be delivered atContinue reading “Brulo : Sabro Galaxy, DDH IPA (0.5% ABV)”

Campervan X Drop Project : Alpine Tour, Grapefruit & Mandarin (2.2% ABV)

Welcome back! For this part of our low ABV series, Kayla is taking the wheel as we head into the Campervan x Drop Project Alpine Tour. This collaboration brings together two breweries well known for thoughtful, flavour-driven beers, and it offers a chance to see how that approach translates within the lower alcohol space. AsContinue reading “Campervan X Drop Project : Alpine Tour, Grapefruit & Mandarin (2.2% ABV)”

Heaps Normal – Quiet XPA (0.5% ABV)

A new year has begun, so as is tradition, we are turning their attention to a category that continues to evolve and improve: low ABV beer. This year we’ll be taking a considered look at a selection of beers from Brulo, Heaps Normal, and a couple of others too. As always, we’ll be approaching eachContinue reading “Heaps Normal – Quiet XPA (0.5% ABV)”

Dark Revolution – Party People DDH Pale Ale (5.2% ABV)

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)”

Roosters Brewing Co – California Common West Coast Amber Ale (4.2% ABV) #CaliforniaCommon

Welcome back to The Eternal Hoptimists and our latest review. A beer created in the style of the San Francisco so called ‘steam beer’. It’s an amber ale but fermented with lager yeast that aims to be smooth with only medium bitterness. This beer falls into the easy drinking category, but is far from bland,Continue reading “Roosters Brewing Co – California Common West Coast Amber Ale (4.2% ABV) #CaliforniaCommon”

Tartarus – Gretel (8% ABV)

Welcome back to The Eternal Hoptimists and another beer review. Historically the porter style has always been a firm favourite of mine so when I received a imperial/double porter from the excellent Tartarus Beers, needless to say I was very excited at the prospect. Perhaps my only slight concern would be as to whether theContinue reading “Tartarus – Gretel (8% ABV)”

Wrexham Lager Beer Company Limited – Wrexham Lager Export (5% ABV)

Hello, and welcome to The Eternal Hoptimists, and also Welcome To Wrexham! No, of course we are not reviewing the Disney football documentary featuring Deadpool and the other bloke, that would be just silly! We are in fact taking a look at a beer that does feature in the series, in the form of WrexhamContinue reading “Wrexham Lager Beer Company Limited – Wrexham Lager Export (5% ABV)”