Kirkstall x Noonchi Cake – Cherry Chip Imperial Chocolate Cherry Cake Porter (9.0% ABV)

This is a collaboration beer inspired by cult Leeds bakehouse Noonchi Cake’s cherry-chocolate flecked signature flavour, ‘Cherry Chip.’ For me porters can be a little bit dull with muddy flavours, so it will be interesting to see how this one comes out. Being an Imperial Porter, it is brewed to a stronger ABV but willContinue reading Kirkstall x Noonchi Cake – Cherry Chip Imperial Chocolate Cherry Cake Porter (9.0% ABV)

Tartarus Beers – Krampus 2021 (ABV 12.2%)

Hello my fellow beer lovers Welcome back to the Eternal Hoptimist. Today, are having a look at a newer brewery that has opened right on Sam’s doorstop in Horsforth, I am of course talking about Tartarus beers, who from looking at their selection are certainly not afraid to create beers that pack a punch! WeContinue reading “Tartarus Beers – Krampus 2021 (ABV 12.2%)”