Hello, and welcome back to the Eternal Hoptimists! As there were two breweries in the area, it seemed like a crime to not visit at least one of them. As Alnwick seems to be the larger of the two, and was on a direct bus line, Sam chose to give them a visit. The historyContinue reading “T|E|H – On Tour – Alnwick 2023: The Alnwick Brewery Co.”
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Alnwick Brewery Co X The Holy Island Brewing co – Hotspur (4.4% ABV)
Welcome Back to the Eternal Hoptimist. This the final brew of three beers brewed by Alnwick Brewery on behalf of The Holy Island Brewing co, the final beer will be following along shortly! Who is Hotspur? Henry Percy, fondly known as Hotspur was born in Alnwick Castle in 1364. Bane of the Scots, it wasContinue reading “Alnwick Brewery Co X The Holy Island Brewing co – Hotspur (4.4% ABV)”
Alnwick Brewery Co X The Holy Island Brewing co – Oswald Whiteblade (3.9% ABV)
Welcome Back to the Eternal Hoptimist. This the second of three beers brewed by Alnwick Brewery on behalf of The Holy Island Brewing co, the final beer will be following along shortly! Who is Oswald Whiteblade? Oswald Whiteblade ruled the kingdom of Northumberland from 634-642. He was known as the Whiteblade, for his military prowess,Continue reading “Alnwick Brewery Co X The Holy Island Brewing co – Oswald Whiteblade (3.9% ABV)”
Alnwick Brewery Co X The Holy Island Brewing co – St. Aiden, Single Hop Session (4.0% ABV)
Welcome Back to the Eternal Hoptimist. Sam has been out and about again on another walking holiday with Kayla. This time they went up to Alnwick, her face was quite the picture when Sam dropped that there wasnt just one, but two breweries in the area! This is one of three beers brewed by AlnwickContinue reading “Alnwick Brewery Co X The Holy Island Brewing co – St. Aiden, Single Hop Session (4.0% ABV)”
Cold Town Beer – Pornstar Martini Ale (4.6% ABV)
Hello, and welcome back to the Eternal Hoptimists, I first came across Cold Town Beer in Edinburgh on one of our football trips with John. We were in a pub and there was a neon advertising sign but none of it on draft (apparently, they did have some cans though). So, after missing out IContinue reading “Cold Town Beer – Pornstar Martini Ale (4.6% ABV)”
Tartarus Beers X Thicc Sauce- Huay Chivo, Mexican Hot Chocolate Double Pastry Imperial Stout (11.3% ABV)
Welcome Back to the Eternal Hoptimist. Today Sam is checking out another Beer from Tartarus beers, this on was brewed in collaboration with Thiccc Sauce. This one contains Chipotle & Scotch Bonnet chillies, cinnamon, vanilla & chocolate. Needless to say the other members of T|E|Hs were a little weary of this one.. but you onlyContinue reading “Tartarus Beers X Thicc Sauce- Huay Chivo, Mexican Hot Chocolate Double Pastry Imperial Stout (11.3% ABV)”
Full Circle Brew Co- Diamond Eyes – New England IPA (6.8% ABV)
Welcome back to the Eternal Hoptimists. Today we are having a look at Full Circles first Foray with the Sultana hop. John was keen to give this one a go, and who are we to stand in his way of a NEIPA. Vegan Friendly To say this is Full Circles first foray with the SultanaContinue reading “Full Circle Brew Co- Diamond Eyes – New England IPA (6.8% ABV)”
Thornbridge – Melba (5.2% ABV)
Hello and welcome back to the Eternal Hoptimists, “Peaches, Peaches, Peaches, Peaches Peaches………“ Let’s get one thing clear, this beer has nothing to do with Jack Black or Super Mario other than it has peaches. Yep, this one from Thornbridge is a peach IPA, hence the name Melba. I am personally a big fan ofContinue reading “Thornbridge – Melba (5.2% ABV)”
T|E|H – Wheatley’s Of Yorkshire – Black Cherry & Madagascan Vanilla Mead
Welcome back to the Eternal Hoptimists. And now its time for something completely different As you all know we predominantly look at and review beers on T|E|H, but sometimes an opportunity arises that we just can let pass us by, this was one such opportunity. Wheatley’s Of Yorkshire create their Mead in the very cityContinue reading “T|E|H – Wheatley’s Of Yorkshire – Black Cherry & Madagascan Vanilla Mead”
Yeastie Boys- Bigmouth, Session IPA (4.4% ABV)
Welcome back to the Eternal Hoptimists. John is back, and this week he is checking out thing bigmouth session by the Yeastie boys. This one was more my speed, it was very nice, middle of the road flavours but very refreshing and that white wine tang was *chefs kiss* Our overall rating: 3.7/ 5.0
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