When I first bought my Phillips Perfect Draft machine more than one person told me that as soon as the Oktoberfest beers were available, I simply had to buy them. So, as soon as the announcement was made that they were on sale, they were added to my basket and 24 hours later arrived atContinue reading “Lowenbrau Oktoberfestbier – Perfect Draft (6.1% ABV)”
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Vault City – Would I Lychee you!? (5.8% ABV)
Welcome back to the Eternal Hoptimists! Well who would have thought it! Kayla is back again for another review, and its another Sour from our friends at Vault City! Will this one be a smash hit, or will it leave a sour taste in her mouth? lets find out! As I am sure you allContinue reading “Vault City – Would I Lychee you!? (5.8% ABV)”
Mash Gang x Vault City – Only in Dreams Strawberry & Jalapeño Margarita Pickleback (0.5% ABV)
Hello, and welcome back to the Eternal Hoptimists, Not knowing what a ‘Pickleback‘ is I relied upon trusty Google for help and discovered that it is a shot glass of pickling brine. Lovely. A look at the ingredients appear to back this up: strawberries, lime, chillis and vinegar are all listed. Hmm Only in NightmaresContinue reading “Mash Gang x Vault City – Only in Dreams Strawberry & Jalapeño Margarita Pickleback (0.5% ABV)”
Paradox Brewery, Sonder Brau (5.99% ABV)
Hello and welcome back to the Eternal Hoptimists, I was discussing with a friend recently how I am starting to enjoy a lager every now and again, by this it goes without saying that I don’t mean the mainstream stuff that you find in multibuy offers in your local supermarket. My friend said to meContinue reading “Paradox Brewery, Sonder Brau (5.99% ABV)”
Northern Monk – Twist Edition Star & Anchor American Porter (4.2% ABV)
Hello, and welcome back to the Eternal Hoptimists, This beer is a twist on the brewery’s Northern Star beer and is an American style porter. Porter is one of the beer styles latched onto by the craft brewing scene at a time when it was out of favour in the UK. Now I’m pleased toContinue reading “Northern Monk – Twist Edition Star & Anchor American Porter (4.2% ABV)”
Toppling Goliath Brewing Co- Seismic Sue (9.8% ABV)
Welcome back to the Eternal Hoptimists! Those who follow us on social media will know that Sue (John’s Wife) is often with us on our beer festival jaunts and is a silent partner in T.E.H with such comments of “Ooo I like that” and “Eugh… No!”. Finally though, the time has come where she hasContinue reading “Toppling Goliath Brewing Co- Seismic Sue (9.8% ABV)”
Powder Monkey Brewing Co – Drop Anchor, Vienna Pale Ale (4.6% ABV)
Hello, and welcome back to the Eternal Hoptimists, When I saw that we had this one to review I was keen to be the tester. It seems that there are a few Vienna lagers around but not so many Vienna style pale ales. Now no doubt like waiting for busses I will be flooded withContinue reading “Powder Monkey Brewing Co – Drop Anchor, Vienna Pale Ale (4.6% ABV)”
Powder Monkey Brewing Co – Fearless Monkey- Pale Ale (4.4% ABV)
Hello, and welcome back to the Eternal Hoptimists, Welcome back to our two week showcase of all things Powder Monkey! John is back on it again, this time he is checking out their highly recommended Pale Ale. I can see why this one comes highly recommended, it has a little of everything for everyone, itsContinue reading “Powder Monkey Brewing Co – Fearless Monkey- Pale Ale (4.4% ABV)”
Powder Monkey Brewing Co X Hop & Hooker – Amber Ale (4.5% ABV)
Hello, and welcome back to the Eternal Hoptimists, Here’s one for ‘brown beer’ enthusiasts, an amber ale, something that is almost becoming a rare commodity. This one promises malt and toffee goodness and is part of a range from Steve Thompson who is a director of the brewery. Rugby fans will remember Steve as theContinue reading “Powder Monkey Brewing Co X Hop & Hooker – Amber Ale (4.5% ABV)”
Powder Monkey Brewing Co – Bubbleheads, Brut IPA (5.0% ABV)
Hello, and welcome back to the Eternal Hoptimists, Welcome back to our two week showcase of all things Powder Monkey! John is back on it again, this time he is checking out Powder Monkey’s Brut IPA, Bubbleheads This is a very well balanced IPA, and has quite a lot of a flavour behind it too.Continue reading “Powder Monkey Brewing Co – Bubbleheads, Brut IPA (5.0% ABV)”
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