Hi there fellow beer lovers, Welcome back to The Eternal Hoptimist’s, where we try beers that wont put you in arrears. Today we are taking a look at this cheeky Porter from Beak Brewery. I was fortunate enough to have this one donated to me as part of a Christmas box, but lets see ifContinue reading “Beak Brewery – Pencil Porter (6% ABV)”
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Overtone – Ray Zen Cinnamon Raisin Stout (6.0% ABV)
Hi there fellow beer lovers, As a lover of word play, I can’t resist a lame pun, so Ray Zen caught the eye. This stout is brewed with added raisin puree and cinnamon sticks to up the interest. Name : Ray Zen Cinnamon Raisin Stout Brewery: Overtone Brewing Co Aroma : Dried fruits and hints of coffee AppearanceContinue reading “Overtone – Ray Zen Cinnamon Raisin Stout (6.0% ABV)”
Down South Brewing – Citrus City, Orange Pale Ale(ABV 6.0%)
Hi there fellow beer lovers, Today we are looking at another orange special that Peter managed to procure from the shelves of the supermarket. I was looking forward to this one after the last one was such a pleasant surprise. Name: Citrus City, Orange Pale Ale Brewery: Down South Brewing Aroma : Very strong scent of orange,Continue reading “Down South Brewing – Citrus City, Orange Pale Ale(ABV 6.0%)”
Beavertown – 8 Ball Rye, IPA (ABV 6.2%)
Hi there fellow beer lovers, Today we are looking at one of a few special brews created to celebrate the brewery’s Birthday. This one is their Rye IPA. Name: 8 Ball Rye IPA Brewery: Beavertown Aroma : Burnt glazed pineapple with a hint of breadyness Appearance : Clear, caramel colour, with a very thin head. Body : Continue reading “Beavertown – 8 Ball Rye, IPA (ABV 6.2%)”
Frisky Bear – Under promise, over deliver (ABV 4.5%)
Hi there fellow beer lovers, Today we are looking for an additional tipple that Frisky Bear included in our normal beer delivery. Which in itself, truly embodies the fantastic name of this one (a very clever bit of marketing there if I do say so myself). Name: Under promise, over deliver Brewery: Frisky Bear Aroma : Vanilla,Continue reading “Frisky Bear – Under promise, over deliver (ABV 4.5%)”
Hawkshead – Red (4.2% ABV)
Hi there fellow beer lovers, It’s great that specialist craft bottle shops are springing up and supplying us with great beers to try, but also keep your eyes peeled in the discount stores too. Today’s beer a rich malty red ale was spotted in Home Bargains for £1.39 and so was worth investigating. This beerContinue reading “Hawkshead – Red (4.2% ABV)“
Beer Cerveza – Duff Beer, Largerbier Hell (4.9% ABV)
Hi there fellow beer lovers, Today we are looking at Duff Beer, sadly not quite the same branding as we know and love from the hit animated sitcom the Simpsons, but hopefully it will bring a big of a smile to our faces and not a oh.. DOH! an unusual one this brewed out ofContinue reading “Beer Cerveza – Duff Beer, Largerbier Hell (4.9% ABV)”
Atom Brew co – Prism, NEPA (4.5% ABV)
Hi there fellow beer lovers, We are visiting Atom again this time to try out their NEIPA, which in all seriousness could be a very nice high-end session. Name: Prism Brewery: Atom Brew Co Aroma : Malted fruits, white fresh bread. Appearance : Cloudy pale in colour, with a thin medium white head. Body : Medium bodied,Continue reading “Atom Brew co – Prism, NEPA (4.5% ABV)”
Little Critters Brewing Co – Malty Python (4.3% ABV)
Hi there fellow beer lovers, Welcome back to the Eternal Hoptimist’s, we are revisiting Little Critters brewing co and trying out this Malty little number, with a cracking name the Malty Python. Name: Malty Python Brewery: Little Critters Brewing Company Aroma : Heavy Malted bread and butter pudding like scent Appearance : Dark slightly hazy Caramel inContinue reading “Little Critters Brewing Co – Malty Python (4.3% ABV)”
Boss Brewing Co – Amber Gambler, Amber Ale (5.2% ABV)
Hi there fellow beer lovers, Welcome back to the Eternal Hoptimist’s, today we are taking a look at Boss Brewing’s Amber Ale, the Amber Gambler, which come in an interesting comic book/anime-esc yakuza like can. Name: Ambler Gambler, Amber Ale Brewery: Boss Brewing Co Aroma : Floral hop, with a touch of burnt caramel Appearance : ClearContinue reading “Boss Brewing Co – Amber Gambler, Amber Ale (5.2% ABV)”
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