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Bayonet Brewing – Final EX (10.5% ABV)

Hello and welcome back to the Eternal Hoptimists, It always excites me when I come across a new brewery and when Sam met the guys from Bayonet Brewing at Crafty Dog festival recently, he fed back what a great bunch they were and as for the beers he gave a glowing review. So, when weContinue reading “Bayonet Brewing – Final EX (10.5% ABV)”

Bayonet Brewing X Crafty Dogg – Detect And Strike, NEIPA (5.6% ABV)

Welcome Back to the Eternal Hoptimist. As Sam was the one that discovered Bayonet brewing for us and it was at the crafty dogg beer festival, it only seemed right that he was the one to review this one. So we are kicking off our week long showcase of the beers from Bayonet brewing, withContinue reading “Bayonet Brewing X Crafty Dogg – Detect And Strike, NEIPA (5.6% ABV)”

T|E|H – On Tour – Alnwick 2023: John Bull Inn

Hello, and welcome back to the Eternal Hoptimists! Sam has been about and about in the wilds of Alnwick for two weeks, and we all know a walking holiday is nothing without a stop at a few watering holes. Today we are making another stop at a pub from the good beer guide, we areContinue reading “T|E|H – On Tour – Alnwick 2023: John Bull Inn”

T|E|H – On Tour – Alnwick 2023: The Tanners Arms

Hello, and welcome back to the Eternal Hoptimists! Sam has been about and about in the wilds of Alnwick for two weeks, and we all know a walking holiday is nothing without a stop at a few watering holes. Today we are looking at the tanners arms, which is a must stop from the goodContinue reading “T|E|H – On Tour – Alnwick 2023: The Tanners Arms”

T|E|H – On Tour – Alnwick 2023: The Alnwick Brewery Co.

Hello, and welcome back to the Eternal Hoptimists! As there were two breweries in the area, it seemed like a crime to not visit at least one of them. As Alnwick seems to be the larger of the two, and was on a direct bus line, Sam chose to give them a visit. The historyContinue reading “T|E|H – On Tour – Alnwick 2023: The Alnwick Brewery Co.”

Alnwick Brewery Co X The Holy Island Brewing co – Hotspur (4.4% ABV)

Welcome Back to the Eternal Hoptimist. This the final brew of three beers brewed by Alnwick Brewery on behalf of The Holy Island Brewing co, the final beer will be following along shortly! Who is Hotspur? Henry Percy, fondly known as Hotspur was born in Alnwick Castle in 1364. Bane of the Scots, it wasContinue reading “Alnwick Brewery Co X The Holy Island Brewing co – Hotspur (4.4% ABV)”

Alnwick Brewery Co X The Holy Island Brewing co – Oswald Whiteblade (3.9% ABV)

Welcome Back to the Eternal Hoptimist. This the second of three beers brewed by Alnwick Brewery on behalf of The Holy Island Brewing co, the final beer will be following along shortly! Who is Oswald Whiteblade? Oswald Whiteblade ruled the kingdom of Northumberland from 634-642. He was known as the Whiteblade, for his military prowess,Continue reading “Alnwick Brewery Co X The Holy Island Brewing co – Oswald Whiteblade (3.9% ABV)”

Alnwick Brewery Co X The Holy Island Brewing co – St. Aiden, Single Hop Session (4.0% ABV)

Welcome Back to the Eternal Hoptimist. Sam has been out and about again on another walking holiday with Kayla. This time they went up to Alnwick, her face was quite the picture when Sam dropped that there wasnt just one, but two breweries in the area! This is one of three beers brewed by AlnwickContinue reading “Alnwick Brewery Co X The Holy Island Brewing co – St. Aiden, Single Hop Session (4.0% ABV)”

Cold Town Beer – Pornstar Martini Ale (4.6% ABV)

Hello, and welcome back to the Eternal Hoptimists, I first came across Cold Town Beer in Edinburgh on one of our football trips with John. We were in a pub and there was a neon advertising sign but none of it on draft (apparently, they did have some cans though). So, after missing out IContinue reading “Cold Town Beer – Pornstar Martini Ale (4.6% ABV)”

Tartarus Beers X Thicc Sauce- Huay Chivo, Mexican Hot Chocolate Double Pastry Imperial Stout (11.3% ABV)

Welcome Back to the Eternal Hoptimist. Today Sam is checking out another Beer from Tartarus beers, this on was brewed in collaboration with Thiccc Sauce. This one contains Chipotle & Scotch Bonnet chillies, cinnamon, vanilla & chocolate. Needless to say the other members of T|E|Hs were a little weary of this one.. but you onlyContinue reading “Tartarus Beers X Thicc Sauce- Huay Chivo, Mexican Hot Chocolate Double Pastry Imperial Stout (11.3% ABV)”