Welcome back to the Eternal Hoptimist’s, Beer lovers everywhere must be aware of the annual barrel aged State of Mind beers released by Brew York, if not, why not? Here at the Eternal Hoptimists we have managed to lay our hands on the latest version of Nightmare of Brew York which is a Heaven HillContinue reading “T|E|H Christmas Advent 2022 #24- Brew York – State of Mind Edition/2022. BA Nightmare of Brew York (9.8% ABV)”
Tag Archives: Chocolate
Abbeydale- Black Mass, Sultry Dark Ale (6.6% ABV)
Hi there fellow beer lovers, Welcome back to the Eternal Hoptimists Spooktakular Halloween lead-up special. Today John is adorning his robes ready for Black Mass, but what will he think of the experience? Overall not bad at all, certainly not one to be frightened of and at 6.6% it scored a ghoul with me. Muwahahaha..Continue reading “Abbeydale- Black Mass, Sultry Dark Ale (6.6% ABV)”
Bricknell Brewery – Anchor IPA (4.5% ABV)
Hi there fellow beer lovers, Welcome back to the Eternal Hoptimists! Today we are revisiting one of our favourite microbreweries in Hull, Bricknell Brewery. If you would like to have a look at our interview with them last year please feel free to check that out here. But today we are having a look atContinue reading “Bricknell Brewery – Anchor IPA (4.5% ABV)”
The Orkney Brewery – Dark Island Dark Ale (4.6% ABV)
Hi there fellow beer lovers, Regular readers will know that 2/3 of the team like to pop up to Scotland a couple of times a year to sample the pies and the local football. When it comes to beer the variety of real and craft beers available is improving but this is the beer weContinue reading “The Orkney Brewery – Dark Island Dark Ale (4.6% ABV)”
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%)”
Amity Brew co X Tartarus Beers – Nix (ABV 11.0%)
Hi there fellow beer lovers, Welcome back to the Eternal Hoptimists, today we are continuing our whirlwind look at what Tartatus Beer’s have to offer. If you missed out on our awesome interview with the folks at Tartarus, fear not you can check that out here. But, for now, we’re here for the beer! TheContinue reading “Amity Brew co X Tartarus Beers – Nix (ABV 11.0%)”
Atom Brew Co -Retrograde Motion. (6.0% ABV)
Hi there fellow beer lovers, We are back again having a look at another scientific tipple by Atom. This time it’s Retrograde Motion, a tipple as black as night, much like space itself, hence its name which is in reference to the scientific astronomical principal. Retrograde Motion is where periodically, an astral body appears toContinue reading “Atom Brew Co -Retrograde Motion. (6.0% ABV)”
New Bristol Brewery – Cocolate Macaroon Stout (6.5% ABV)
Hello my fellow beer lovers Welcome back to the Eternal Hoptimist. Today, we revisited the New Bristol Brewery and tried their Chocolate, Macaroon Stout. Today’s review was brought to you by Sam. Name : Chocolate Macaroon Stout Brewery: New Bristol Brewery Aroma : Strong Vanilla and Cacao notes. Appearance : Dark in colour with a thin Mocha coloured head.Continue reading “New Bristol Brewery – Cocolate Macaroon Stout (6.5% ABV)”
Bricknell Brewery – Chocolate Porter (6.0% ABV)
Hi there fellow beer lovers, Welcome back to the Eternal Hoptimist, Today we are continuing to sample the beers produced in our home city Hull, by the microbrewer Bricknell Brewery. If you somehow missed our insightful interview with the head brewer you can check that out here. Today we are checking out Bricknell’s Chocolate Porter,Continue reading “Bricknell Brewery – Chocolate Porter (6.0% ABV)”
Staggeringly Good Brewery -CocoaDocus, Imperial Chocolate Stout (10.3% ABV)
Hi there fellow beer lovers, Today we are again looking at one of the Staggeringly Good Brewerys tipples, and one of the most eyecatching cans ive seen a while. Raptors meet Willy wonka’s factory?! Genius! Love it! Name : CocoaDocus Brewery: Staggeringly Good Aroma : Dark chocolate, and sour plum? Appearance : Dark, with aContinue reading “Staggeringly Good Brewery -CocoaDocus, Imperial Chocolate Stout (10.3% ABV)”