T|E|H – Pig Love (Brewing Co) by the River

Hello there my fellow beer lovers, Fresh off the buzz of our triumphant 2025 Ale Train (still nursing a few hazy memories), I managed to coax a few brave colleagues on a whopping 20 minutes walk from work to check out Pig Love Brew Co’s riverside taproom. Nestled in Leeds’ increasingly green and trendy cityContinue reading “T|E|H – Pig Love (Brewing Co) by the River”

Mash Gang X Northern Monk – Leimai Lemaow/Turbo Rave Love/ Love Hearts Sour Ale (2.4% ABV)

Hi there fellow beer lovers, Welcome back to the eternal Hoptimists. We are back dipping out toes in the misty waters of low % beers, and we find ourselves face to face with another creation by Mash Gang. This time they have teamed up with Northern Monk as part of their patrons project to createContinue reading “Mash Gang X Northern Monk – Leimai Lemaow/Turbo Rave Love/ Love Hearts Sour Ale (2.4% 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)”