Stewart Brewing – All Good in the Pud Christmas Pudding Ale (4.4% ABV)

Hello, and welcome back to the Eternal Hoptimists, I spotted this one as a Christmas special in Lidl at £1.79 a can and being brewed by the usually reliable Stewart Brewing it seemed only right to give it a try for our readers. The can suggests sugar, spice and all things nice so perfect forContinue reading “Stewart Brewing – All Good in the Pud Christmas Pudding Ale (4.4% ABV)”

Thornbridge – Yule Scotch Ale (9.0% ABV)

Who would drink a Christmas special beer in the garden on a blazing July afternoon? Me of course! This one was brought by a friend, Mark who will be helping with a few guest reviews, and we sampled a few and had a good catch up. This special ale is brewed as a classic strongContinue reading Thornbridge – Yule Scotch Ale (9.0% ABV)

Tartarus Beers – Krampus 2021 (ABV 12.2%)

Hello my fellow beer lovers Welcome back to the Eternal Hoptimist. Today, are having a look at a newer brewery that has opened right on Sam’s doorstop in Horsforth, I am of course talking about Tartarus beers, who from looking at their selection are certainly not afraid to create beers that pack a punch! WeContinue reading “Tartarus Beers – Krampus 2021 (ABV 12.2%)”