Siren- Enter Simcoe, Hazy IPA(6.0% ABV)

Hi there fellow beer lovers, Welcome back to the Eternal Hoptimists. Today, we are looking at another of Sirens more popular tipples, Enter Simcoe. Name: Enter Simcoe Brewery: Siren Aroma :  Strong citrus notes with a hint of Hop. Appearance :  Hazy Pineapple coloured tipple with a tight white head. Body :  Medium bodied, well carbonated,Continue reading “Siren- Enter Simcoe, Hazy IPA(6.0% ABV)”

Beavertown – Black Betty, Black IPA (7.4% ABV)

Hi there fellow beer lovers, Time to review another so-called Black IPA (IPAs must sell better) or perhaps better described as a Cascadian Dark or American Black Ale.  Another one with cool can art (black and purple with skeletons) and a name that will chime with drinkers of a certain vintage and leave them withContinue reading “Beavertown – Black Betty, Black IPA (7.4% ABV)”

Hawkshead Brewery- Session Hazy, IPA (4.6% ABV)

Hi there fellow beer lovers, Welcome back to the Eternal Hoptimists. Today, we are looking at another of Hawksheads IPA’s, the Session Hazy. Name: Session Hazy Brewery: Hawkshead Aroma :  Strong Tropical tones with a hint of Hop. Appearance :  Hazy straw yellow with an active tight white head Body :  Medium bodied, well carbonated, withContinue reading “Hawkshead Brewery- Session Hazy, IPA (4.6% ABV)”

Stiegbrauerie Zu Salzburg- Paracelus Bio-Zwick (5.2% ABV)

Hi there fellow beer lovers, Welcome back to the Enternal Hoptimists! Today we are taking a closer look at another another beer from our Beer52 experiment. Name: Paracelus Bio-Zwick Brewery: Stiegbrauerie Zu Salzburg Aroma :  Very malty aroma, with a slight hop Appearance :  Hazy golden beer with a slight amber glow. Body :  Medium bodiedContinue reading “Stiegbrauerie Zu Salzburg- Paracelus Bio-Zwick (5.2% ABV)”

Loch Ness Brewery- Dark Ness (4.4% ABV)

Hi there fellow beer lovers, Welcome back to the Enternal Hoptimists! Today, we are looking at one of the Scottish beers we brought back from our last visit Northward in March. Name: Dark Ness Brewery: Loch Ness Brewery Aroma :  Espresso and dark chocolate with a smidge of barley. Appearance :  Dark in appearance with aContinue reading “Loch Ness Brewery- Dark Ness (4.4% ABV)”

Beavertown – Double Chin, Double Neck Oil DIPA (8.6%)

Hi there fellow beer lovers, As someone who is delaying his passport application due to some very unflattering photographs this beer could have been named specially for me. The can design is the usual funky black with skulls but also includes hearts and candles. The reason being this is a celebration beer originally brewed toContinue reading “Beavertown – Double Chin, Double Neck Oil DIPA (8.6%)”

Gwei-lo- Pale Ale (4.5% ABV)

Hi there fellow beer lovers, Welcome back to the Enternal Hoptimists! Today, John trying another one of Hong Kongs popular ‘Foreigner’ beers, brewed funnily enough by a bunch of Brits, this one in particular was brewed and canned in England though in a cheeky collab and equipment share with Vocation Brewery. Name: Pale Ale Brewery: Gwei-loContinue reading “Gwei-lo- Pale Ale (4.5% ABV)”

Wishbone Brewery – Tiny Pixie (4.2% ABV)

Hello, and welcome back to the Eternal Hoptimists! Today we are looking at another beer billed as a ‘session IPA’, with this one weighing in at a mere 4.2% but as its dry hopped it should produce plenty of taste.  People with dietary restrictions should note this is a gluten free beer. Name : Tiny PixieContinue reading “Wishbone Brewery – Tiny Pixie (4.2% ABV)”

Wishbone Brewery- Straus Vienna Lager (4.9% ABV)

Hi there fellow beer lovers, Welcome back to the Enternal Hoptimists! Now our regular readers will know that we are not big lager drinkers, but I was lucky enough to try this one when I was out and about, and as it was not your typical lager I picked one up for John to haveContinue reading “Wishbone Brewery- Straus Vienna Lager (4.9% ABV)”

Northern Monk Brewing Co- Patrons Project : Amy Hastings, “The Lovers”(6.0% ABV)

Hi there fellow beer lovers, Welcome back to the Eternal Hoptimists. Today we are looking at something a little special from Northern Monks Patron Project. This is the Debut beer in the Amy Hastings Tarot-Inspired series. This one is inspired specifically by “the Lovers ” Tarot card. A card that symbolises among other things ‘Partnership’Continue reading “Northern Monk Brewing Co- Patrons Project : Amy Hastings, “The Lovers”(6.0% ABV)”