The nights are drawing in, the air is turning crisp, and somewhere in the shadows… the beers are getting stranger. Welcome back, brave drinkers, to the Eternal Hoptimists’ Spook-o-ween Special, our annual descent into the cellar where 13 haunted brews await. Each one cursed with mystery, mischief, and maybe even a little magic. From ghostlyContinue reading “TEH: 13 Haunted Beers – Otherworld Brewing – Papillion, IPA ( 5.5% ABV)”
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TEH: 13 Haunted Beers – Otherworld Brewing : Phantasm, NZ IPA (5.5% ABV)
The nights are drawing in, the air is turning crisp, and somewhere in the shadows… the beers are getting stranger. Welcome, brave drinkers, to the Eternal Hoptimists’ Spook-o-ween Special; 13 haunted brews cursed with mystery, mischief, and maybe even a little magic. From ghostly pales to monstrous stouts, we’ll be shining a lantern into theContinue reading “TEH: 13 Haunted Beers – Otherworld Brewing : Phantasm, NZ IPA (5.5% ABV)”
TEH – Tiny Rebel Christmas Selection 2023- Pinches of Peril, Pale Ale ( 5.0% ABV)
Welcome back to the Eternal Hoptimists, John is no stranger to Peril, he’s come up against a few challenges in life but will this be one of them? This one took my by surprise a little as I wasn’t expecting a dry finish given the citrus and fruity flavours throughout. However this in no wayContinue reading “TEH – Tiny Rebel Christmas Selection 2023- Pinches of Peril, Pale Ale ( 5.0% ABV)”
Northern Monk – Trick or Treat(7.4% ABV)
Hi there fellow beer lovers, Muwahahahah…. the time has come and the bell has rang, its Halloween night, and the spooks are out for a fright! Trick or Treat what will it be, only time will tell and only Sam will see! the trick with this one is it sticks to your ribs, not aContinue reading “Northern Monk – Trick or Treat(7.4% ABV)”
Glen Cannich – Pumpkin Spiced Stout (4.5% ABV)
Welcome back to the Eternal Hoptomists Spookoween 2023 special! I’ll be honest in saying that beers that are brewed on a budget and sold at cheap prices in the discount stores are more often than not very forgettable. To be fair to Home Bargains the deal that they have struck with Glen Cannich brewery hasn’tContinue reading “Glen Cannich – Pumpkin Spiced Stout (4.5% ABV)”
Phantom Brewing Co – Lucid Dreams(4.6% ABV)
Welcome back to the Eternal Hoptimists Spookoween 2023 special. All of these horrors, are taking their toll on Sam! He can’t get a break from them, there even coming to him in his dreams now! Join Sam on his spiral into his subconscious as he explores Lucid Dreams from Phantom Brewing. A very good exampleContinue reading “Phantom Brewing Co – Lucid Dreams(4.6% ABV)”
Spookton Brew Co – Giggles(4.0% ABV)
Welcome back to the Eternal Hoptimists Spookoween 2023 special. Kayla circumvented the labyrinth to save Sam & John as planned, unfortunately Sam was in there a little too long, so he had gone a bit mad, as he now has the giggles! This is the second Spookton Brew Co beer we have had on theContinue reading “Spookton Brew Co – Giggles(4.0% ABV)”
NeonRaptor Brew Co – Spell Casting, Blue Potion Sour (5.0% ABV)
Welcome back to the Eternal Hoptimists Spookoween 2023 special. John and Sam have been lost to the Knightmare Dungeon, and its up to Kayla to seek them out, With her spellcasting Blue potion in hand, will she be F-L-O-A-T ing through the traps and pitfalls or will she turn into a T-O-A-D! Much like theContinue reading “NeonRaptor Brew Co – Spell Casting, Blue Potion Sour (5.0% ABV)”
Robinsons Brewery – Trooper 10th Anniversary(4.7% ABV)
Welcome back to the Eternal Hoptimists Spookoween 2023 special. Now this is a Spooky beer that warrants no introduction. Trooper is a premium British beer inspired by Iron Maiden and handcrafted at Robinsons brewery. Being a real ale enthusiast, Bruce Dickinson has developed a beer which has true depth of character. It has had itsContinue reading “Robinsons Brewery – Trooper 10th Anniversary(4.7% ABV)”
Vault City – Buckie, Blackberry Session Sour(10.5% ABV)
Welcome back to the Eternal Hoptimists Spookoween Spectacular. John somehow found his way out of the Knightmarian Labyrinth to only stumble across a bunch of undead monks! How unlucky can you get! Turns out there was no danger though, as they just wanted him to try their new tipple, no its not mead its aContinue reading “Vault City – Buckie, Blackberry Session Sour(10.5% ABV)”