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)”
Category Archives: Real/Craft Ale Review
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: 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 #11 – Turning Point Brew Co – A Simple Lampoon, DIPA (8.0% ABV)
Hi there fellow beer lovers, Another beer from the 2022 edition of the Turning Point 12 beers of Christmas. A Double IPA as it stresses on the can and at 8% it passes the strength test. Pull the tab and there is an almost overpowering aroma of fruity hops, so they certainly haven’t skimped there.Continue reading “T|E|H Christmas Advent 2022 #11 – Turning Point Brew Co – A Simple Lampoon, DIPA (8.0% ABV)”
T|E|H Christmas Advent 2022 #10 – Turning Point Brew Co – Chaos Theory Honey and Marigold Oatmeal Pale (5.0% ABV)
Hi there fellow beer lovers, This pale ale is one of the Twelve Beers of Christmas from last year. But I felt it would be a crime to not revisit this one again! This one is an oatmeal pale brewed with the addition of honey and marigold flowers. Name: Chaos Theory Honey and Marigold OatmealContinue reading “T|E|H Christmas Advent 2022 #10 – Turning Point Brew Co – Chaos Theory Honey and Marigold Oatmeal Pale (5.0% ABV)”
T|E|H Christmas Advent 2022 #4 – Turning Point Brew Co -#004 Singularity Series – Heavy Dreams Marsala Barley Wine (11% ABV)
Oh, how am I looking forward to this one! Limited to 475 cans we have got our hands on number 362, it is one of those that looks almost too good to drink and certainly one that you would like to keep in the collection to show off to friends. BUT…We are all about providingContinue reading ” T|E|H Christmas Advent 2022 #4 – Turning Point Brew Co -#004 Singularity Series – Heavy Dreams Marsala Barley Wine (11% ABV)”
T|E|H Christmas Advent 2022 #3 – Turning Point Brew Co – Disco King (ABV 5.1%)
Hi there fellow beer lovers, Today we are revisiting a tipple we have already looked at, but as it’s part of the 12 beers of Christmas series, it didn’t feel right to just miss it out. So tonight we are re-entering boogie town and trying Turning Points Disco King. Like our previous review, this isContinue reading “T|E|H Christmas Advent 2022 #3 – Turning Point Brew Co – Disco King (ABV 5.1%)”
Thoughtful Forager Dark Hopped Mild Ale (4.9% ABV)
The first question that we need to ask is ‘Who is the Thoughtful Forager?’ whoever he/she is they travel the length and breadth of the UK, seeking out the best craft beers and ciders, created by the most passionate producers. In partnership with SIBA the forager has discovered a broad selection of incredible flavours allContinue reading “Thoughtful Forager Dark Hopped Mild Ale (4.9% ABV)”
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