This was another beer brought by Mark to a recent tasting session we had in the garden. Personally, I’m not too fussed over the style (call it an IPA and it will sell) but its one of Mark’s favourites. Will this beer win over this tired old cynic? A decent black IPA but not outstanding.Continue reading “Big Hug Brewing –Awakenings, Black IPA (4.7% ABV)”
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New Bristol Brewery X Attic Brew Co – Ferrero Rocher Stout (7.0% ABV)
Welcome back to the eternal Hoptimists. Following our 12 beers of Christmas from Turning point, we also managed to get our hands on four cans of this interesting match up between Turning Point and Neon Raptor. Sam revealed in the chance to write this review as he is a big lover of both breweries! we’reContinue reading “New Bristol Brewery X Attic Brew Co – Ferrero Rocher Stout (7.0% ABV)”
New Bristol Brewery – Wonderland New England Pale Ale (4.1% ABV)
There are a great many pale ales out there, practically all breweries produce one, some brew many. So, if a New England Style Pale Ale is going to stand out from the crowd with an ABV of 4.1% it is going to need to be an exceptional one. I sampled this beer during the heatContinue reading “New Bristol Brewery – Wonderland New England Pale Ale (4.1% ABV)”
Fierce – People Like Buns, Cinnamon Bun Ale (6.5% ABV)
It would be fair to say that people really do like buns and often bun type flavours in their beer. This one however is slightly different from the norm as Fierce Beer has released a cinnamon bun ale, yes that’s right cinnamon! Over the course of my beer drinking history I have had a fairContinue reading “Fierce – People Like Buns, Cinnamon Bun Ale (6.5% ABV)”
Thornbridge x Rivington Brewing Co. –Boise Brown, American Brown (6.5% ABV)
This is a collaboration between the ever-dependable Thornbridge and Rivington Brewing Co a craft brewery based in Lancashire which is well regarded. As I’ve written previously, I do enjoy a good brown ale a style somewhat neglected with the market essentially dominated by the mass produced Newcastle Brown Ale. So, when Mark produced this beer,Continue reading “Thornbridge x Rivington Brewing Co. –Boise Brown, American Brown (6.5% ABV)”
Neon Rapter X Turning Point – Mesozoic Breakfast Stout (4.2% ABV)
Welcome back to the eternal Hoptimists. Following our 12 beers of Christmas from Turning point, we also managed to get our hands on four cans of this interesting match up between Turning Point and Neon Raptor. Sam revealed in the chance to write this review as he is a big lover of both breweries! Yes,Continue reading “Neon Rapter X Turning Point – Mesozoic Breakfast Stout (4.2% ABV)”
Gwei-lo X Brew York – Lo Rider, AF Pale Ale (0.0% ABV)
Welcome back to the Eternal Hoptimists. Today marks the end of our AF two week romp through a number of AF beer styles and breweries. There are still so many more out their I feel like we have barely scratched the surface of what in my opinion one of the fastest growing markets within theContinue reading “Gwei-lo X Brew York – Lo Rider, AF Pale Ale (0.0% ABV)”
Woof & Brew – Bottom Sniffer (0.0% ABV)
At Hoptimist Towers we pride ourselves in being thorough and at times ground-breaking. Christmas has just gone and we are all looking to recover from our excesses, hence the low-alcohol fortnight. Now we do not condone the giving of alcoholic beverages to pets, but we do recognise that a dog is man’s best friend andContinue reading “Woof & Brew – Bottom Sniffer (0.0% ABV)”
Fierce Beer X Mash Gang – Very Small Moose, Chocolate & Vanilla Imperial Stout(0.5% ABV)
Welcome back to the eternal Hoptimists. With our AF 2 week coverage coming to an end very soon, Sam still has a few cheeky AF Collab’s to have a look at. First up is this Chocolate & Vanillla Imperial Stout, with some very eye catching illustrative work on the can by Fierce and Mash Gang.Continue reading “Fierce Beer X Mash Gang – Very Small Moose, Chocolate & Vanilla Imperial Stout(0.5% ABV)”
Saltaire – Northern Light Single Hop Citra Pale (0.5% ABV)
Looking through the shelves of my local Asda (other supermarkets are available) for low alcohol beers I spotted this one amongst some of the better-known ones. A single hopped (with Citra) pale ale at 0.5% seemed to fit the bill and offer great promise, perfect for our early January reviews. I have enjoyed some goodContinue reading “Saltaire – Northern Light Single Hop Citra Pale (0.5% ABV)”
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