Every good beer adventure needs a grand finale, and as the Ale Train rolled into Guiseley, it felt like we’d arrived at exactly that. After a day spent hopping between pubs, chasing trains, sampling excellent beer and somehow keeping the Yorkshire weather on side, we finally reached our final destination: Airesborough Beer Festival. And afterContinue reading “TEH Ale Train 2026 – Stop Four: Aireborough Beer Festival, Guiseley”
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TEH Ale Train 2026 – Stop Three: White Horse, Burley in Wharfedale
As we rolled into Burley in Wharfedale, something remarkable happened. The weather started to brighten. Our next stop was The White Horse a proper community pub serving excellent beer in exactly the sort of welcoming surroundings the Ale Train was designed to celebrate. With a few tempting options available on the bar, there was plentyContinue reading “TEH Ale Train 2026 – Stop Three: White Horse, Burley in Wharfedale”
TEH Ale Train 2026 – Stop Two: Bini Brew CO , Ilkley
While the whole route was built around showcasing some fantastic venues and great beer, Bini had always been a stop we were particularly looking forward to. We’d heard plenty of good things, we’d been following what they were doing for a while, and as the day drew closer, the excitement for this part of theContinue reading “TEH Ale Train 2026 – Stop Two: Bini Brew CO , Ilkley”
TEH Ale Train 2026 – Stop One: The Flying Duck, Ilkley
The inaugural T.E.H Ale Train rolled into Ilkley under skies that looked determined to spoil the day. Grey clouds hung overhead from the moment we stepped off the train, but through a combination of relentless optimism, inappropriate amounts of exposed leg, and sunglasses Boldy adorned we somehow managed to keep the rain at bay. WithContinue reading “TEH Ale Train 2026 – Stop One: The Flying Duck, Ilkley”
TODAY’S THE DAY. THE ALE TRAIN IS ROLLING.
The train times are loaded, the pubs are ready. At least one of us has already said: “We’ll pace ourselves today.” ….Nobody believes you Coddy. So here’s the official route for the T.E.H Ale Train 2026: 🚂 STOP 1 — ILKLEY🍺 The Flying Duck🍺 Bini Brew Co We’re kicking things off at a Wharfdale BreweryContinue reading “TODAY’S THE DAY. THE ALE TRAIN IS ROLLING.”
Ossett Brewery x The Old Peacock x Wilko92 Foundation – Wilko 92 Tribute Ale Session Blonde (3.9% ABV)
As a rule of thumb, I steer clear of anything associated with a certain football club from West Yorkshire, as I am a fan of an opposing Yorkshire club. This is an exception because it is a beer and it is to support a good cause. The Wilko92 Foundation is a fan-driven campaign to honourContinue reading “Ossett Brewery x The Old Peacock x Wilko92 Foundation – Wilko 92 Tribute Ale Session Blonde (3.9% ABV)”
Into the Mild 2026
Hello Beer lovers! Its that time of year again! be very very quiet!… We’re Hunting Milds! There’s something quietly brilliant about a good Mild. No fuss, just a beer that does exactly what it says on the tin. Traditionally known for being lower in ABV, smooth, malt-forward and incredibly drinkable, Mild has always been oneContinue reading “Into the Mild 2026”
TEH – Sorry about the slight hiatus.
Well… turns out even Sam occasionally needs patching up every now and again… just a reminder that his 20’s are well and truly a distant past. ( he’s not far from 40 now). We have been quiet recently due to Sam (typer and main poster of all things the Eternal Hoptimists) being out of commissionContinue reading “TEH – Sorry about the slight hiatus.”
Wilde Childe Brewing Co – Excessive Behaviour Salted Caramel Stout (4.7% ABV)
Welcome back lovers of great beer. Here at Hoptimist Towers we do enjoy a stout (or three) and a true milk stout (with lactose) even more so. Then there is caramel, who doesn’t like that, so I think I am going to enjoy this…but wait salted caramel? Salt and beer are not really good bedContinue reading “Wilde Childe Brewing Co – Excessive Behaviour Salted Caramel Stout (4.7% ABV)”
Roosters Brewing Co – Throwback Oak Conditioned Vintage Stock Ale (5.3% ABV) #Vintage #StockAle
Something decidedly different today, a ‘brown beer’ with bags of character. There’s something of an oxymoron in the description, it being both ‘all new’ and ‘original’ at the same time, but it’s all in the details… This ale is brewed using muscovado sugar, before being fermented and conditioned on oak staves. Not just any oldContinue reading “Roosters Brewing Co – Throwback Oak Conditioned Vintage Stock Ale (5.3% ABV) #Vintage #StockAle”
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