At Hoptimist Towers we are always on the look out for interesting beers. We’re also aware that for many readers times are tight, with costs rising across the board, so we like to keep an eye out for good beers at bargain prices. We keep an eye of the discount supermarkets such as Aldi andContinue reading “The BEER52 Experiment”
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Tiny Rebel – Muscle Milk IPA (5.8% ABV)
Hi there fellow beer lovers, Welcome back! I’m trying something different again, they twisted my arm, and I’m ready for round two! This time I am taking a look at Tiny Rebel’s Muscle Milk which is a Protein Shake IPA. Name : Muscle Milk Brewery: Tiny Rebel Aroma : Sweet Malty and vanilla scent. Appearance : Very Pale,Continue reading “Tiny Rebel – Muscle Milk IPA (5.8% ABV)”
Tiny Rebel – Blueberry & Mango Smoothie IPA (5.6% ABV)
Hi there fellow beer lovers, Welcome back! Today we are looking at something a little different, well for me anyway, its a Blueberry Mango Smoothie IPA. This is usually Sam’s domain, but I thought I would pull my socks up and try something a little different, you never know I might like it! Name : BlueberryContinue reading “Tiny Rebel – Blueberry & Mango Smoothie IPA (5.6% ABV)”
Donkeystone Brewing Co – The Notorious NEIPA (ABV 5.5%)
Hi there fellow beer lovers, Welcome back to the Eternal Hoptimist’s, Today we are taking a look at a highly recommended NEIPA from Donkey Brewing Co, The Notorious NEIPA. Name: The Notorious NEIPA Brewery: Donkey Brewing Co Aroma : Strong hop with a heavy citrus backing Appearance : Cloudy manuka honey with a open white head. Body : Continue reading “Donkeystone Brewing Co – The Notorious NEIPA (ABV 5.5%)”
Brewdog – ALD IPA (4.7% ABV)
Hi there fellow beer lovers, This beer came about after a bit of fun on social media. It was noted that ALDI own label IPA can had a distinctly Brewdog feel to it and so after a bit of banter this beer was produced. It is cheekily described on the can as ‘own label sessionContinue reading “Brewdog – ALD IPA (4.7% ABV)”
Beak Brewery – Pencil Porter (6% ABV)
Hi there fellow beer lovers, Welcome back to The Eternal Hoptimist’s, where we try beers that wont put you in arrears. Today we are taking a look at this cheeky Porter from Beak Brewery. I was fortunate enough to have this one donated to me as part of a Christmas box, but lets see ifContinue reading “Beak Brewery – Pencil Porter (6% ABV)”
Overtone – Ray Zen Cinnamon Raisin Stout (6.0% ABV)
Hi there fellow beer lovers, As a lover of word play, I can’t resist a lame pun, so Ray Zen caught the eye. This stout is brewed with added raisin puree and cinnamon sticks to up the interest. Name : Ray Zen Cinnamon Raisin Stout Brewery: Overtone Brewing Co Aroma : Dried fruits and hints of coffee AppearanceContinue reading “Overtone – Ray Zen Cinnamon Raisin Stout (6.0% ABV)”
Down South Brewing – Citrus City, Orange Pale Ale(ABV 6.0%)
Hi there fellow beer lovers, Today we are looking at another orange special that Peter managed to procure from the shelves of the supermarket. I was looking forward to this one after the last one was such a pleasant surprise. Name: Citrus City, Orange Pale Ale Brewery: Down South Brewing Aroma : Very strong scent of orange,Continue reading “Down South Brewing – Citrus City, Orange Pale Ale(ABV 6.0%)”
Beavertown – 8 Ball Rye, IPA (ABV 6.2%)
Hi there fellow beer lovers, Today we are looking at one of a few special brews created to celebrate the brewery’s Birthday. This one is their Rye IPA. Name: 8 Ball Rye IPA Brewery: Beavertown Aroma : Burnt glazed pineapple with a hint of breadyness Appearance : Clear, caramel colour, with a very thin head. Body : Continue reading “Beavertown – 8 Ball Rye, IPA (ABV 6.2%)”
Frisky Bear – Under promise, over deliver (ABV 4.5%)
Hi there fellow beer lovers, Today we are looking for an additional tipple that Frisky Bear included in our normal beer delivery. Which in itself, truly embodies the fantastic name of this one (a very clever bit of marketing there if I do say so myself). Name: Under promise, over deliver Brewery: Frisky Bear Aroma : Vanilla,Continue reading “Frisky Bear – Under promise, over deliver (ABV 4.5%)”
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