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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)”

Welcome back, fellow beer lovers! With the tournament gathering pace, it’s not just the footballers chasing glory. Breweries around the world have been getting into the spirit too, releasing beers inspired by the beautiful game and giving us plenty to cheer about between kick-offs. Today’s contender comes from Bini Brew Co, whose limited release OverContinue reading “World Cup Beers 2026 – Bini Brew Co : Over the Bar, Session IPA (4.3% ABV)”

Hi there fellow beer lovers, Right then, this one’s a bit of a “what on earth have they done here?” situationand I mean that in the most affectionate way possible. Kayla’s stood there looking at it like it’s either going to change her life or mildly rearrange her expectations of reality. I mean “Diamonds areContinue reading “Vault City X 3 Sons Brewing Co- 24K Bling, Imperial Mandarin & Carrot Gose (8.2% ABV)”

Hi there fellow beer lovers, Right then, you all know by now that if there’s a stout on the table, I’m probably already halfway through telling you why we’re excited about it. This time we’ve got Plato’s Cave from Azvex Brewing, a stout weighing in at a very sessionable 5.8% ABV. Now, the name aloneContinue reading “Azvex Brewing – Plato’s Cave, Stout (5.8% ABV)”

Hi there fellow beer lovers, Sometimes when we get beers at the Eternal Hoptimists, eyebrows are raised and heated negotiations occur.. but this one nearly caused a diplomatic incident between Stu and Sam. But as Stu got the Black Forrest it was only right that Sam got this one! Name: Cacophony, Imperial Chocolate Stout FromContinue reading “Vibrant Forest – Cacophony, Impy Chocolate Stout (8.4% ABV)”

Hi there fellow beer lovers, At just 3.4% ABV, this Session IPA isn’t trying to knock your socks off with brute force. Instead, it promises easy drinking, plenty of flavour lets see if it can deliver on what it promises. Name: Summerlands, Session IPA (3.4% ABV) This was a cracking session ale, very morish itContinue reading “Vibrant Forest – Summerlands, Session IPA (3.4% ABV)”

Hi there fellow beer lovers, If there’s one thing Stuart can be relied upon for, it’s finding his way towards the darker end of the bar. While the rest of us are often distracted by the latest hazy, fruity, or pastry inspired concoction, Stu remains a firm believer that a good porter or stout canContinue reading “Vibrant Forest – Black Forest (4.9% ABV)”

Hi there fellow beer lovers, You know that feeling when you’re scrolling through a beer list and one just catches your eye for absolutely no sensible reason? well that was was A Better Land from Black Lodge Brewery for Kayla, who has taken a bit of a detour from sours of late! Name: A BetterContinue reading “Black Lodge Brewery- A Better Land (4.8% ABV)”