Bayonet Brewing – Endex, DIPA (8.0% ABV)

Welcome back to the Eternal Hoptimists. John is continuing our showcase of the beers available at Bayonet Brewing, thus far they have been a resounding hit with the other a TEH, so what will John make of this DIPA. Despite this one being a 8% tipple, it was surprisingly non punchy in the alcoholic tasteContinue reading “Bayonet Brewing – Endex, DIPA (8.0% ABV)”

Bayonet Brewing X Crafty Dogg – Detect And Strike, NEIPA (5.6% ABV)

Welcome Back to the Eternal Hoptimist. As Sam was the one that discovered Bayonet brewing for us and it was at the crafty dogg beer festival, it only seemed right that he was the one to review this one. So we are kicking off our week long showcase of the beers from Bayonet brewing, withContinue reading “Bayonet Brewing X Crafty Dogg – Detect And Strike, NEIPA (5.6% ABV)”

Alnwick Brewery Co X The Holy Island Brewing co – Hotspur (4.4% ABV)

Welcome Back to the Eternal Hoptimist. This the final brew of three beers brewed by Alnwick Brewery on behalf of The Holy Island Brewing co, the final beer will be following along shortly! Who is Hotspur? Henry Percy, fondly known as Hotspur was born in Alnwick Castle in 1364. Bane of the Scots, it wasContinue reading “Alnwick Brewery Co X The Holy Island Brewing co – Hotspur (4.4% ABV)”

Alnwick Brewery Co X The Holy Island Brewing co – Oswald Whiteblade (3.9% ABV)

Welcome Back to the Eternal Hoptimist. This the second of three beers brewed by Alnwick Brewery on behalf of The Holy Island Brewing co, the final beer will be following along shortly! Who is Oswald Whiteblade? Oswald Whiteblade ruled the kingdom of Northumberland from 634-642. He was known as the Whiteblade, for his military prowess,Continue reading “Alnwick Brewery Co X The Holy Island Brewing co – Oswald Whiteblade (3.9% ABV)”

Alnwick Brewery Co X The Holy Island Brewing co – St. Aiden, Single Hop Session (4.0% ABV)

Welcome Back to the Eternal Hoptimist. Sam has been out and about again on another walking holiday with Kayla. This time they went up to Alnwick, her face was quite the picture when Sam dropped that there wasnt just one, but two breweries in the area! This is one of three beers brewed by AlnwickContinue reading “Alnwick Brewery Co X The Holy Island Brewing co – St. Aiden, Single Hop Session (4.0% ABV)”

Tartarus Beers X Thicc Sauce- Huay Chivo, Mexican Hot Chocolate Double Pastry Imperial Stout (11.3% ABV)

Welcome Back to the Eternal Hoptimist. Today Sam is checking out another Beer from Tartarus beers, this on was brewed in collaboration with Thiccc Sauce. This one contains Chipotle & Scotch Bonnet chillies, cinnamon, vanilla & chocolate. Needless to say the other members of T|E|Hs were a little weary of this one.. but you onlyContinue reading “Tartarus Beers X Thicc Sauce- Huay Chivo, Mexican Hot Chocolate Double Pastry Imperial Stout (11.3% ABV)”

Tartarus- Jackalope, DDH NEIPA (7.0% ABV)

Welcome Back to the Eternal Hoptimist. Sam is checking out on of his more local breweries again, Tartarus! He picked this up along with a couple of others at the Crafty dog festival earlier last month, and well he hasn’t shut up bout them since! 1. Name : Jackalope2. Brewery: Tartarus Beers3. Hop: Amarillo, Azacca, CitraContinue reading “Tartarus- Jackalope, DDH NEIPA (7.0% ABV)”

T|E|H: Into The Mild: Elusive Brewing – Microball (3.7% ABV)

Welcome Back to the Eternal Hoptimists. Welcome back to our final entry for into the mild! May is over so we will be moving on but don’t worry! there might be some more mild’s scattered in there too! As we have already gone full tilt, so its time for some Microball to finish! Lets diveContinue reading “T|E|H: Into The Mild: Elusive Brewing – Microball (3.7% ABV)”

T|E|H: Into The Mild: Samuel Smiths – Light Mild(2.8% ABV)

Welcome Back to the Eternal Hoptimists. Today Sam is out in the wild ad trying a very traditional mild from Samuel Smiths. note from Sam : ” Sorry I was on a night out in Manchester before heading to a gig when I did this one, and I forgot to take a photo! the photoContinue reading “T|E|H: Into The Mild: Samuel Smiths – Light Mild(2.8% ABV)”

T|E|H: Into The Mild: Boxcar – Triple Dark Mild(9.0% ABV)

Welcome Back to the Eternal Hoptimist. Today Sam is going for the triple! Thats right he is checking out Boxcar’s Triple Darrrrk Mild (with all the R’s) Lets dive right in and see what we thought! 1. Name :  Triple Dark Mild2. Brewery: Boxcar3. Hop: N/A4. Grain :  Barley & Oats5. Aroma : Heavy hittingContinue reading “T|E|H: Into The Mild: Boxcar – Triple Dark Mild(9.0% ABV)”