Tag Archives: craft beer

Wishbone Brewery- Straus Vienna Lager (4.9% ABV)

Hi there fellow beer lovers, Welcome back to the Enternal Hoptimists! Now our regular readers will know that we are not big lager drinkers, but I was lucky enough to try this one when I was out and about, and as it was not your typical lager I picked one up for John to haveContinue reading “Wishbone Brewery- Straus Vienna Lager (4.9% ABV)”

Frisky Bear – Black Forest Gateau Imperial Stout (8.0% ABV)

Hi there fellow beer lovers, Another of the Brewer’s desert in a beer can offering. No 1970s or 1980s dining out experience was complete without a generous slice of Black Forest Gateau and a little pouring cream but does it work as a beer? Name : Black Forest Gateau Imperial Stout Brewery: Frisky Bear Brewing Co AromaContinue reading “Frisky Bear – Black Forest Gateau Imperial Stout (8.0% ABV)”

Northern Monk Brewing Co- Patrons Project : Amy Hastings, “The Lovers”(6.0% ABV)

Hi there fellow beer lovers, Welcome back to the Eternal Hoptimists. Today we are looking at something a little special from Northern Monks Patron Project. This is the Debut beer in the Amy Hastings Tarot-Inspired series. This one is inspired specifically by “the Lovers ” Tarot card. A card that symbolises among other things ‘Partnership’Continue reading “Northern Monk Brewing Co- Patrons Project : Amy Hastings, “The Lovers”(6.0% ABV)”

Mash Gang – Neskveik (0.5% ABV)

Hi there fellow beer lovers, Welcome back to the eternal Hoptimists, and a very happy Easter to you. Those of you that have been following us for awhile will know that we tend to cover some interesting limited edition beers at Easter, Halloween and Christmas. This Easter is no egg-ception, but with time not beingContinue reading “Mash Gang – Neskveik (0.5% ABV)”

Atom – Quantum State Gluten Free Pale Ale (4.2% ABV)

Hi there fellow beer lovers, Today I am sampling another beer brewed in my home city, Hull. This one is a pale ale which is brewed gluten free for those drinkers who are gluten intolerant. As usual there is a scientific slant to the naming; the behaviour of particles at the atomic level do notContinue reading “Atom – Quantum State Gluten Free Pale Ale (4.2% ABV)”

Gwei-lo- Session IPA (4.8% ABV)

Hi there fellow beer lovers, Welcome back to the Enternal Hoptimists! Today John is trying one of Hong Kongs popular ‘Foreigner’ beers, brewed funnily enough by a bunch of Brits, this one in particular was brewed and canned in England though in a cheeky collab and equipment share with Vocation Brewery. Name: Session IPA Brewery: Gwei-loContinue reading “Gwei-lo- Session IPA (4.8% ABV)”

Burning Sky, Artisan brewers & Blenders – Robust Porter (5.8% ABV)

Hi there fellow beer lovers, Welcome back to the Eternal Hoptimists. Today we are checking out a Robust porter from Burning Sky. As you all know we are pretty big stout and porter lovers here at T|E|H, so I am looking forward to trying this one. Name: Robust Porter Brewery:  Burning Sky, Artisan brewers &Continue reading “Burning Sky, Artisan brewers & Blenders – Robust Porter (5.8% ABV)”

Brewdog – Lost in Mango Lager (4.5% ABV)

Hi there fellow beer lovers, This beer is a twist on the flagship Lost Lager. The Lost range is billed as the world’s only carbon negative beer. It is brewed using surplus fresh bread, 1/3 less water and powered by Brewdog’s own wind turbines. Name : Lost in Mango Lager Brewery: Brewdog plc Aroma : Fruity, hints ofContinue reading “Brewdog – Lost in Mango Lager (4.5% ABV)”

Brewdog – 50 Cuts (7.0% ABV)

Hi there fellow beer lovers, Welcome back to the Eternal Hoptimists. John is taking a look at one of the more limited brews that Brewdog put out in late 2021, 50 Cuts. Name: 50 Cuts Brewery: Brewdog Aroma : Coconut and citrus notes Appearance : Dandelion & Burdock in colour, but no head Body :  Medium bodied, wellContinue reading “Brewdog – 50 Cuts (7.0% ABV)”

Cloudwater X Rock Leopard – Step Up Stout (5.0% ABV)

Hello, and welcome back to the Eternal Hoptimist’s! As you all know, Brewing collaborations are proving popular, they allow for a cross fertilisation of ideas to take place. This beer goes a step further in also supporting charities that help those facing society’s biggest hurdles with a contribution of 5% of the proceeds. The labelContinue reading “Cloudwater X Rock Leopard – Step Up Stout (5.0% ABV)”