Tag Archives: Indian Pale Ale

Beavertown – 8 Ball Rye, IPA (ABV 6.2%)

Hi there fellow beer lovers, Today we are looking at one of a few special brews created to celebrate the brewery’s Birthday. This one is their Rye IPA. Name: 8 Ball Rye IPA Brewery: Beavertown  Aroma : Burnt glazed pineapple with a hint of breadyness Appearance : Clear, caramel colour, with a very thin head. Body : Continue reading “Beavertown – 8 Ball Rye, IPA (ABV 6.2%)”

Tartarus Beers – Qilin (ABV4.5%)

Hi there fellow beer lovers, Welcome back to the Eternal Hoptimists, today we are kicking off our look at what Tartatus Beer’s have to offer. We are starting off with their purple IPA Qilin. If you missed out on our awesome interview with the folks at Tartarus, fear not you can check that out here.Continue reading “Tartarus Beers – Qilin (ABV4.5%)”

Mary Jane- Ilkley Brewery (ABV 3.5%)

Hi there fellow beer lovers, Today we are having a look at Ilkley Brewerys Flagship ale Mary Jane. For those of you who don’t know, Mary Jane is a Multi Award winning Pale, and is named after a local folk anthem “On Ilkley Moor Bah t’at” which charts a guy courting a certain Mary JaneContinue reading “Mary Jane- Ilkley Brewery (ABV 3.5%)”

Blonde- Ilkley Brewery (ABV 4.0%)

Hi there fellow beer lovers, Today we are getting a fresh taste of Ilkley Brewerys, Blonde. Name : Blonde Brewery: Ilkley Brewery Aroma : Citrus notes with a slight hint of Hop Appearance : Clear, Light Amber to Straw Yellow with a White head Body : Medium Bodied, Good Head Retention Taste : Refreshing lemonContinue reading “Blonde- Ilkley Brewery (ABV 4.0%)”

Virgin Mary [ AF Pale Ale]- Ilkley Brewery (ABV 0.5%)

Hi there fellow beer lovers, Today we are taking one for the Sober team and trying Ilkley Brewerys Virgin Mary. Name : Virgin Mary Brewery: Ilkley Brewery Aroma : Fruity with a grassy undertone Appearance : Clear deep Gold, large white head Body : Thin but well carbonated, great head retention Taste : clean, Fruity,Continue reading “Virgin Mary [ AF Pale Ale]- Ilkley Brewery (ABV 0.5%)”

Lotus [IPA]- Ilkley Brewery (ABV 5.9%)

Hi there fellow beer lovers, Today we are looking at one of Ilkley Breweries top IPA’s Lotus. I have some high hopes for this one, as I had it on cask back in 2019 and it knocked my socks off. Name : Lotus Brewery: Ilkley Brewery Aroma : Hoppy with a zesty citrus notes AppearanceContinue reading “Lotus [IPA]- Ilkley Brewery (ABV 5.9%)”

Slake [Lager]- Ilkley Brewery (ABV 4.5%)

Hi there fellow beer lovers, Today we are getting some fizz on our pallet with Ilkley Brewerys, Slake. Name : Slake Brewery: Ilkley Brewery Aroma : Hint of Hop, with cornflakes and the smallest hint of lime Appearance : Clear Gold, no head Body : Thin but loaded with fizz (heavily carbonated) Taste : clean,Continue reading “Slake [Lager]- Ilkley Brewery (ABV 4.5%)”

Alpha Beta [Session IPA]- Ilkley Brewery (ABV 4.5%)

Hi there fellow beer lovers, Today we are learning our Alpha Beta in a Session with Ilkley Brewery, I’m Looking forward to this one, it should be back to basics, classic beer with classic taste. Name : Alpha Beta Brewery: Ilkley Brewery Aroma : Freshly cut grass with a hint of hops Appearance : ClearContinue reading “Alpha Beta [Session IPA]- Ilkley Brewery (ABV 4.5%)”