Welcome back to the Eternal Hoptimist’s, John is up next ready and eager to check outdoor number 6! But what will he find? A Chocolate Custard Stout from Turning Points small batch, Singularity Series? I guess you can have Dessert and drink it! My can was #255 of 348. An absolutely cracking stout, and despiteContinue reading “T|E|H Christmas Advent 2022 #6 – 006 Singularity Series- Dark Matter Custard, Rum Barrel Aged Chocolate Custard Stout (9.0% ABV)”
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T|E|H Christmas Advent 2022 #5 -005 Singularity Series, Gravedigger’s Biscuits, Rum Barrel Aged Espresso Martini Stout (9.0% ABV)
Welcome back to the Eternal Hoptimist’s, Of the Turning Point 12 beers of Christmas for 2022 this was the one I wanted to get my hands on, looking at the tasting notes it promises to be a very special beer. It is part of the Singularity Series (#005) of small batch, one-off release, from theirContinue reading “T|E|H Christmas Advent 2022 #5 -005 Singularity Series, Gravedigger’s Biscuits, Rum Barrel Aged Espresso Martini Stout (9.0% ABV)”
T|E|H Christmas Advent 2022 #2 – Turning Point – Nova, Pilsner (4.6% ABV)
Welcome back to the Eternal Hoptimist’s, We’re back with the T|E|H Advent calendar for 2022 and continuing our look at Turning points 12 beers of Christmas. As we have quite a lot to get through this month, we have recruited John’s friend Jean to help us out with this one. Jean works within the NHS,Continue reading “T|E|H Christmas Advent 2022 #2 – Turning Point – Nova, Pilsner (4.6% ABV)”
T|E|H Christmas Advent 2022 #1 – Turning Point Brew Co – Thank You Space Expert (6.8% ABV)
Welcome back to the Eternal Hoptimist’s, It would be fair to say that Turning Point Brew Co. are pretty much on the money when it comes to their branding, from their appealing can art to their often humorous yet quirky and clever beer names. In this review we look at their latest Cryo hopped AmericanContinue reading “T|E|H Christmas Advent 2022 #1 – Turning Point Brew Co – Thank You Space Expert (6.8% ABV)”
Vocation – Selection Box 2022
Welcome back to the Eternal Hoptimist’s Today is the first day of The Eternal Hoptimist Advent Calendar for 2022, but before we get the show on the road. We, have a Selection box from Vocation Brewery to satisfy our sweet tooth! All five of these beers have Naughty & Nice as a base beer, withContinue reading “Vocation – Selection Box 2022”
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)“
Turning Point Brew Co – Heavy Dreams Barley Wine (11.0% ABV)
This is our final tipple in Turning Points, Twelve Beers of Christmas, and what have we saved until last? well, an English-style barley wine hopped with Godiva, First Gold, and Bullion of course! Name : Heavy Dreams Brewery: Turning Point Brew Co Aroma : Sweet and malty Appearance : Cloudy, Dark red/brown coloured with a white head Body : Continue reading “Turning Point Brew Co – Heavy Dreams Barley Wine (11.0% ABV)“
Turning Point Brew Co: Exile, Pilsner (5.0% ABV)
Hi there fellow beer lovers, Today we are continuing our journey through Turning Point Brew Co’s 12 Beer of Christmas, with thier Pilsner, Exile Name: Exile, Pilsner Brewery: Turning Point Brew Co Aroma: Sour dough like smell with a playful whisper of hops Appearance: Clear pale honey in colour with a thin tight white head. Body: Medium bodied,Continue reading “Turning Point Brew Co: Exile, Pilsner (5.0% ABV)”
Turning Point Brew Co X BrewDog Leeds North St: George of the Dunkel, Banana Dunkelweizen (5.4% ABV)
Hi there fellow beer lovers, Today we are continuing on our coverage of Turning Points twelve beers of Christmas with Peters’ view of their George of the Dunkel, Banana Dunkelweizen. Name: George of the Dunkel Brewery: Turning Point Brew Co X BrewDog Leeds North St Aroma: Fruitcake and banana sweets Appearance: Cloudy, chestnut brown coloured witha cream coloured headContinue reading “Turning Point Brew Co X BrewDog Leeds North St: George of the Dunkel, Banana Dunkelweizen (5.4% ABV)”
Turning Point Brew Co X Pomona Island: Inner-city Sumo, Pavlova Sour (5.2% ABV)
Hi there fellow beer lovers, Today we are continuing on our coverage of Turning Points twelve beers of Christmas with Peters’ view of their tropical fruit sour with a Pavlova-like finish. Name : Inner-city Sumo Pavlova Sour Brewery: Turning Point Brew Co in collaborationwith Pomona Island Aroma : Citrusy, mainly orange, but with hints ofmango and musky guavaContinue reading “Turning Point Brew Co X Pomona Island: Inner-city Sumo, Pavlova Sour (5.2% ABV)”
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