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Hello there fellow beer lovers, Every now and again, the stars align and a beer lands on the review desk at just the right time. With this week marking the anniversary of the publication of The Fellowship of the Ring, it seemed only fitting to take a look at a beer inspired by another ofContinue reading “Kirkstall Brewery – There and Back Again , NZ Table Beer ( 3% ABV)”

Hi there fellow beer lovers, Welcome back, fellow beer lovers! After what feels like an eternity of hop bombs, pastry sours and football-themed beers, it’s finally time to return to my natural habitat. Dark beer. As someone who’s never been shy about my love of a proper stout, I was more than happy when iContinue reading “Good Chemistry – Dark Horse Stout (4.5% ABV)”

Welcome back, fellow beer lovers! The tournament has come to its penultimate entry, and Funky Fluid are showing no signs of running out of ideas. Their latest entry is their Tri Colore, Tropical Macaron Ice Cream Sour at an eye-catching 8.0%. Its borrows it’s name from the Italian phrase Tricolore literally meaning “three colours,” aContinue reading “World Cup Beers 2026 – Funky Fluid : ‘Final Eight’ GELATO Xtreme; Tri Colore, Tropical Macaron Ice Cream Sour(8.0% ABV)”

Welcome back, fellow beer lovers! The quarter-finals continue, and Funky Fluid are showing no signs of slowing down. This time, they’ve headed to Brazil for inspiration with Joga Bonito—Portuguese for “The Beautiful Game.” It’s a phrase forever associated with Brazilian football: skill, flair, confidence, and the kind of football that makes you want to applaudContinue reading “World Cup Beers 2026 – Funky Fluid : ‘Final Eight’ Gelato; Joga Bonito, Mousse de Maracuja, Ice Cream Sour (5.5% ABV)”

Welcome back, fellow beer lovers! The knockout rounds are where legends are made, and today’s fixture comes with a rivalry that’s worthy of the biggest stage. Der Klassiker is the German nickname given to the heavyweight clash between Bayern Munich and Borussia Dortmund; a match that almost always promises drama, goals, and the occasional boutContinue reading “World Cup Beers 2026 – Funky Fluid : ‘Final Eight’ GELATO Xtreme; Der Klassiker, Black Forest Cake Ice Cream Sour(8.0% ABV)”

Welcome back, fellow beer lovers! Funky Fluid’s World Cup squad continues to grow, and this time they’re swapping crunching tackles for a little bit of tiki-taka. Tiki Taka – Frutas de Temporada Gelato Sour, a beer that takes its inspiration from the fast-paced passing game made famous by Spain’s golden generation. If you’re wondering aboutContinue reading “World Cup Beers 2026 – Funky Fluid : ‘Final Eight’ Tiki Taka- Fruitas de Temporada, Geletao Sour (5.5% ABV)”

Welcome back, fellow beer lovers! One thing I’ve loved about this World Cup series so far is that no two beers have been the same. Today’s contender is Selecao, a 6.0% West Coast IPA that promises to let its hops do the talking. So, with the referee’s whistle blown and another World Cup fixture aboutContinue reading “World Cup Beers 2026 – Funky Fluid : ‘Final Eight’ Selecao, West Coast IPA (6.0% ABV)”

Welcome back, fellow beer lovers! Just when you thought the tournament couldn’t get any more exciting, Funky Fluid have sent another contender onto the pitch. This time it’s Oranje, a Double NEIPA weighing in at a hefty 8.0% ABV, inspired by the famous Dutch side who always seem to arrive with a squad capable ofContinue reading “World Cup Beers 2026 – Funky Fluid : ‘Final Eight’ Oranje, Double NEIPA(8.0% ABV)”

Welcome back, fellow beer lovers! The transfer window may be closed, but we’re still signing new talent here at The Eternal Hoptimists. Stepping up for today’s fixture is Dom, who’s been handed the captain’s armband for another World Cup-inspired beer review. Today’s beer is boldly carrying football’s favourite annual declaration: “It’s Coming Home.” but DomContinue reading “World Cup Beers 2026 – Funky Fluid : ‘Final Eight’ It’s Coming Home, New England IPA (6.2% ABV)”

Welcome back, fellow beer lovers! As the Beer World Cup marches into the knockout stages, we’re heading across Europe for another football-inspired contender. This time it’s Funky Fluid, who clearly weren’t content with bringing just one player to the tournament they’ve turned up with an entire squad. In fact, we’ve got seven of their WorldContinue reading “World Cup Beers 2026 – Funky Fluid : ‘Final Eight’ Hand of God, New England IPA (5.5% ABV)”