Hi there fellow beer lovers, Welcome back to the Eternal Hoptimists. Next up on our Stoptober week we are looking at this is a Thirst Trap by our friends at Merakai. We know they can make some grade A tipples, but can they made an AF ones. This has to be one of the bestContinue reading “Merakai- This is a Thirst Trap (<0.5% ABV)”
Tag Archives: IPA
Cruz Blanca – Palm Shade (5.1% ABV)
Welcome back to the Eternal Hoptimists! Today John is taking a trip over the pond to our ‘fair weather’ cousins in the wind city, USA to try their Palm Shade. This one is not a thirst quencher, it has a good full flavour but is very dry. Good carbonation, and has travelled well considering itsContinue reading “Cruz Blanca – Palm Shade (5.1% ABV)”
Loch Lomond Brewery – Prospect Street West Coast IPA (5.5% ABV)
Hi there fellow beer lovers, This is another Scottish brewery that produce excellent value beers that are occasionally stocked in Lidl. Name : Prospect Street Brewery: Loch Lomond Brewery, Dumbarton, Scotland Hops : Chinook, Cascade and Columbus Grain : Malted barley and wheat Aroma : Tropical fruits and a fresh pine or cut grass aroma Appearance : Golden, hazy andContinue reading “Loch Lomond Brewery – Prospect Street West Coast IPA (5.5% ABV)”
Sheep in Wolf’s Clothing Brewery – Lumber Jill, IPA (5.1% ABV)
Welcome back to the Eternal Hoptimists! We’re back in old blighty with this one, but were in the unfamiliar territory of Greater London, checking out SIWC- Lumber Jill IPA. A very enjoyable IPA, at a decent strength. I could definitely have a few of these ones, I’m not usually a big fan of earthy beersContinue reading “Sheep in Wolf’s Clothing Brewery – Lumber Jill, IPA (5.1% ABV)”
Thornbridge- Geminus (8.5% ABV)
One of the many things that I love about Thornbridge Brewery is that they are not afraid to dig into their vast back catalogue to do limited re-brews of beers that were once successful. In this review we take a look at their 8.5% imperial rye IPA name Geminus that was first brewed in 2012.Continue reading “Thornbridge- Geminus (8.5% ABV)”
Laine Brew Co- Fader, Juicy IPA (5.1% ABV)
Hi there fellow beer lovers, Welcome back to the eternal Hoptimists. Today We’re looking down south to Laine Brew Co, to check out their Juicy IPA Name: Laine Brew Co Brewery: Fader Aroma : Strong hints of Pineapple & Citrus with a twist of Hop. Appearance : Clear Lime cordial, with a fluffy white head BodyContinue reading “Laine Brew Co- Fader, Juicy IPA (5.1% ABV)”
Loch Lomond Brewery – In the Pink Raspberry Sour (5.0% ABV)
The style ‘du jour’ seems to be the sour. Once something of a niche beer in the UK now seems to be everywhere. This example was included within a recent Lidl ‘Beer Festival’ week so is clearly targeted at a wider range of drinkers. Name : In the PInk Brewery: Loch Lomond Brewery, Dumbarton, Scotland HopsContinue reading “Loch Lomond Brewery – In the Pink Raspberry Sour (5.0% ABV)”
Wild Card Brewery – India Pale Ale (5.5% ABV)
Welcome back to the Eternal Hoptimists. Today we are flying south to Wild Card Brewing to check out their IPA, Name: Indian Pale Ale Brewery: Wild Card Aroma : Slightly citrus notes followed by a punch of hop. Appearance : Clear golden ale with a thin white head. Body : Medium bodied, well carbonated, medium headContinue reading “Wild Card Brewery – India Pale Ale (5.5% ABV)”
Round Corner Brewing- Long Clouds (6.5% ABV)
Hi there fellow beer lovers, Welcome back to the eternal Hoptimists. Today I am taking a break from Collabs and I am looking at this New Zealand IPA by Round Corner Brewing. Name: Long Clouds Brewery: Round Corner Brewing Aroma : Strong hoppy and floral notes. Appearance : Clear amber with a closed fluffy head. BodyContinue reading “Round Corner Brewing- Long Clouds (6.5% ABV)”
Bricknell Brewery – Anchor IPA (4.5% ABV)
Hi there fellow beer lovers, Welcome back to the Eternal Hoptimists! Today we are revisiting one of our favourite microbreweries in Hull, Bricknell Brewery. If you would like to have a look at our interview with them last year please feel free to check that out here. But today we are having a look atContinue reading “Bricknell Brewery – Anchor IPA (4.5% ABV)”
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