Welcome back to the Eternal Hoptimists! Those who follow us on social media will know that Sue (John’s Wife) is often with us on our beer festival jaunts and is a silent partner in T.E.H with such comments of “Ooo I like that” and “Eugh… No!”. Finally though, the time has come where she hasContinue reading “Toppling Goliath Brewing Co- Seismic Sue (9.8% ABV)”
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Powder Monkey Brewing Co – Drop Anchor, Vienna Pale Ale (4.6% ABV)
Hello, and welcome back to the Eternal Hoptimists, When I saw that we had this one to review I was keen to be the tester. It seems that there are a few Vienna lagers around but not so many Vienna style pale ales. Now no doubt like waiting for busses I will be flooded withContinue reading “Powder Monkey Brewing Co – Drop Anchor, Vienna Pale Ale (4.6% ABV)”
Powder Monkey Brewing Co – Fearless Monkey- Pale Ale (4.4% ABV)
Hello, and welcome back to the Eternal Hoptimists, Welcome back to our two week showcase of all things Powder Monkey! John is back on it again, this time he is checking out their highly recommended Pale Ale. I can see why this one comes highly recommended, it has a little of everything for everyone, itsContinue reading “Powder Monkey Brewing Co – Fearless Monkey- Pale Ale (4.4% ABV)”
Powder Monkey Brewing Co X Hop & Hooker – Amber Ale (4.5% ABV)
Hello, and welcome back to the Eternal Hoptimists, Here’s one for ‘brown beer’ enthusiasts, an amber ale, something that is almost becoming a rare commodity. This one promises malt and toffee goodness and is part of a range from Steve Thompson who is a director of the brewery. Rugby fans will remember Steve as theContinue reading “Powder Monkey Brewing Co X Hop & Hooker – Amber Ale (4.5% ABV)”
Powder Monkey Brewing Co – Bubbleheads, Brut IPA (5.0% ABV)
Hello, and welcome back to the Eternal Hoptimists, Welcome back to our two week showcase of all things Powder Monkey! John is back on it again, this time he is checking out Powder Monkey’s Brut IPA, Bubbleheads This is a very well balanced IPA, and has quite a lot of a flavour behind it too.Continue reading “Powder Monkey Brewing Co – Bubbleheads, Brut IPA (5.0% ABV)”
Powder Monkey Brewing Co – Embrace, Rhubarb & Hibiscus Sour (3.3% ABV)
Hello and welcome back to the Eternal Hoptimists, When I collected my Powder Monkey beers for review, we had a great selection between the four of us but personally one stood out as offering something very different. This beer is named Embrace and is a rhubarb and hibiscus sour a collaboration with renowned chef andContinue reading “Powder Monkey Brewing Co – Embrace, Rhubarb & Hibiscus Sour (3.3% ABV)”
Powder Monkey Brewing Co – BBQ Sizzler, NZ Pale Ale (4.4% ABV)
Hello, and welcome back to the Eternal Hoptimists, Welcome back to our two week showcase of all things Powder monkey! Today we are wining and dinning with this BBQ Sizzler, NZ Pale. It’s certainly been hot enough recently, so I could do with a cool refreshing one! This one is light, and actually quite delicateContinue reading “Powder Monkey Brewing Co – BBQ Sizzler, NZ Pale Ale (4.4% ABV)”
Powder Monkey Brewing Co – Monkey’s Charge, DDH Pale Ale (5.2% ABV)
Hello and welcome back to the Eternal Hoptimists, I will admit that I am a bit of a sucker when it comes to American Pales as it is a style that I really enjoy. In addition, I always try to find new breweries, so when I found out that we were about to have aContinue reading “Powder Monkey Brewing Co – Monkey’s Charge, DDH Pale Ale (5.2% ABV)”
Powder Monkey Brewing Co X Moon Roast – Drunken Sailor, Breakfast Stout (5.0% ABV)
Hello, and welcome back to the Eternal Hoptimists, Welcome back to our two week showcase of all things Powder Monkey! Despite John’s super busy schedule now that he has retired, he took the time to review this breakfast stout, as we all know it “definitely not” his favourite style of beer (that’s sarcasm for allContinue reading “Powder Monkey Brewing Co X Moon Roast – Drunken Sailor, Breakfast Stout (5.0% ABV)”
Powder Monkey Brewing Co – Bravo Zulu, Pilsner(4.4% ABV)
Hello and welcome back to the Eternal Hoptimists, As part of our special feature on Powder Monkey Brewing Co I will be dipping my toes into the lagery waters for their pilsner named Bravo Zulu. For those who may be wondering where the name comes from, Bravo Zulu is a naval signal meaning well doneContinue reading “Powder Monkey Brewing Co – Bravo Zulu, Pilsner(4.4% ABV)”
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