Welcome back to the eternal Hoptimists. Today Sam is back on it with a two-fer, we have the original No Worries, and its Mango counterpart but which one will make Sam ‘be happy!’… Not bad, this one was light, refreshing and tasted like a very light IPA, pretty much delivered on everything it said onContinue reading “Lervig – No Worries & No Worries Mango, AF IPA (0.5% ABV)”
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Thornbridge x Brouwerij Kees – How The Turntables Table Beer (3.3% ABV)
This table beer was in the Thornbridge members box in the summer but I manged to find a few cans being remaindered in Home Bargains. It is a collaboration with the well-regarded Dutch craft brewer Brouwerij Kees so there are high hopes for this one. As a table beer this works perfectly, its light andContinue reading “Thornbridge x Brouwerij Kees – How The Turntables Table Beer (3.3% ABV)”
Gipsy Hill – Quaffer, AF Pale (0.5% ABV)
Welcome back to the eternal Hoptimists. Today Sam is checking out another AF free tipple, this time the aptly named Quaffer from Gipsy Hill. But will it reflect its name of be more of a Scoffer. Also shout out to the illustrator who was part of @stotopop you did a cracking job on making thisContinue reading “Gipsy Hill – Quaffer, AF Pale (0.5% ABV)”
Hoegaarden – Hoegaarden (0.0%* ABV)
Hoegaarden is probably the most familiar beer of its style (wheat beer with botanicals) available to UK drinkers and one I remember drinking at least 20 years ago. It’s the kind of beer that really divides opinions, it has its fans from long ago but there are plenty of drinkers who detest it. Indeed, myContinue reading “Hoegaarden – Hoegaarden (0.0%* ABV)”
Pastore – Limone, small lemon sour (2.5% ABV)
Welcome back to the Eternal Hoptimists, Today John our resident sour king, is back and he has found another low ABV Sour to sup’. But what will he think of it? Well lets find out! 1. Name : Limone 2. Brewery: Pastore Brewing & Blending (St Leonards On Sea) 3. Aroma : Strong lemon and sourContinue reading “Pastore – Limone, small lemon sour (2.5% ABV)”
Drop Bear Beer Co – Yuzu Pale & New World Lager (0.5% ABV)
Welcome back to the eternal Hoptimists. We are continuing our 2 week adventure into AF and low ABV beers. Today Sam is checking our two beers from Drop Bear Beer Co. A AF company that seems to be growing popular in the UK of late. This one was very middle of the road, a littleContinue reading “Drop Bear Beer Co – Yuzu Pale & New World Lager (0.5% ABV)”
Craft Nation, Nothing comes from nothing IPA (0.5% ABV)
In recent times there has been a spate of United Dutch Breweries beers appearing under different names in several of the bargain stores. The latest of these is the alcohol free (0.5%) IPA, interestingly named Nothing Comes From Nothing. As this beer contains almost nothing in terms of alcohol and almost cost me nothing, shouldContinue reading “Craft Nation, Nothing comes from nothing IPA (0.5% ABV)”
Pistonhead – Kustom Lager non-alcoholic (0.0% ABV)
This is the non-alcoholic version of a lager that has been around in the UK for a while and can be found in Christmas gift packs. The original version is perfectly ok but there are a great many better lagers on the market. Thin as might be expected for a lager but lacks the sournessContinue reading “Pistonhead – Kustom Lager non-alcoholic (0.0% ABV)”
Mash Gang – Sour Batch Hops (3.3% ABV)
Welcome back to the Eternal Hoptimists, Today John is checking out something a little different its a sour batch hop sour, which appears to be a sour patch kids inspired sour. Let’s see what John makes of it? 1. Name : Sour Batch Hops 2. Brewery: Mash Gang 3. Aroma : Sweet sherbet and fruit tones. 4.Continue reading “Mash Gang – Sour Batch Hops (3.3% ABV)”
Pomona Island X Thornbridge Riding With The Ghost (3.3% ABV)
I am sure that we have all heard the saying ‘It’s not the size but what you do with it’, well that is certainly the case when it comes to table beers. This particular style really shows the skills (& sometimes lack of them) of breweries as they look to brew beers that are flavourContinue reading “Pomona Island X Thornbridge Riding With The Ghost (3.3% ABV)”
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