Bayonet Brewing – Night Nav, Oatmeal Porter (5.8% ABV)

Welcome back to the Eternal Hoptimists. This isn’t brewed too far away from where I hail, so its not had too far to travel (if you ignore the fact it went to Leeds first!) Had a little issue with the can as the ring pull sheered and didn’t pop the can, luckily I didn’t needContinue reading “Bayonet Brewing – Night Nav, Oatmeal Porter (5.8% ABV)”

Bayonet Brewing – One Pip Wonder Simcoe (4.5% ABV)

Hello and welcome back to the Eternal Hoptimists, Today we are taking another look at my favourite thing to come out of Northallerton since former Hull City captain Michael Dawson. Of course, I am referring to Bayonet Brewing, who so far have impressed myself and the rest of The Eternal Hoptimists team. When we receivedContinue reading “Bayonet Brewing – One Pip Wonder Simcoe (4.5% ABV)”

Bayonet Brewing – Endex, DIPA (8.0% ABV)

Welcome back to the Eternal Hoptimists. John is continuing our showcase of the beers available at Bayonet Brewing, thus far they have been a resounding hit with the other a TEH, so what will John make of this DIPA. Despite this one being a 8% tipple, it was surprisingly non punchy in the alcoholic tasteContinue reading “Bayonet Brewing – Endex, DIPA (8.0% ABV)”

Bayonet Brewing – Millionaires Weekend IPA (6.5% ABV)

Hello, and welcome back to the Eternal Hoptimists, When Hull had a fishing industry the trawlermen were often know as ‘three-day millionaires’ due to them packing so much into, and spending so much on, their shore leave. It was a brutal and dangerous job, where you could lose your life on your next trip, thatContinue reading “Bayonet Brewing – Millionaires Weekend IPA (6.5% ABV)”

Bayonet Brewing – Final EX (10.5% ABV)

Hello and welcome back to the Eternal Hoptimists, It always excites me when I come across a new brewery and when Sam met the guys from Bayonet Brewing at Crafty Dog festival recently, he fed back what a great bunch they were and as for the beers he gave a glowing review. So, when weContinue reading “Bayonet Brewing – Final EX (10.5% ABV)”

Bayonet Brewing X Crafty Dogg – Detect And Strike, NEIPA (5.6% ABV)

Welcome Back to the Eternal Hoptimist. As Sam was the one that discovered Bayonet brewing for us and it was at the crafty dogg beer festival, it only seemed right that he was the one to review this one. So we are kicking off our week long showcase of the beers from Bayonet brewing, withContinue reading “Bayonet Brewing X Crafty Dogg – Detect And Strike, NEIPA (5.6% ABV)”

T|E|H – On Tour – Alnwick 2023: John Bull Inn

Hello, and welcome back to the Eternal Hoptimists! Sam has been about and about in the wilds of Alnwick for two weeks, and we all know a walking holiday is nothing without a stop at a few watering holes. Today we are making another stop at a pub from the good beer guide, we areContinue reading “T|E|H – On Tour – Alnwick 2023: John Bull Inn”

T|E|H – On Tour – Alnwick 2023: The Tanners Arms

Hello, and welcome back to the Eternal Hoptimists! Sam has been about and about in the wilds of Alnwick for two weeks, and we all know a walking holiday is nothing without a stop at a few watering holes. Today we are looking at the tanners arms, which is a must stop from the goodContinue reading “T|E|H – On Tour – Alnwick 2023: The Tanners Arms”

T|E|H – On Tour – Alnwick 2023: The Alnwick Brewery Co.

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.”

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)”