Dark Revolution Brewing – Orbital Session Pale (3.5% ABV)

Hello, and welcome back to the Eternal Hoptimists, The can says it is unfiltered and unpasteurised for maximum flavour, which I think we can agree is a good think. It goes on to say store upright (obviously) and to pour carefully leaving the natural yeast sediment behind. Good advice, not always easy enough to doContinue reading “Dark Revolution Brewing – Orbital Session Pale (3.5% ABV)”

North Brewing Co – Flat Moon Society alcohol free Peach Pale Ale (<0.5% ABV)

Hello, and welcome back to the Eternal Hoptimists, After its recent financial problems, it was great to see the future of this local brewery (to Hoptimist HQ) secured. To celebrate I decided to dust off the credit card pop in a cheeky order direct with the Brewery and take the opportunity to try some ofContinue reading “North Brewing Co – Flat Moon Society alcohol free Peach Pale Ale (<0.5% ABV)”

Northern Monk – Monks Syrup Stout, Pancake Breakfast Stout (6.0% ABV)

Hello, and welcome back to the Eternal Hoptimists, It’s shrove Tuesday, so naturally we had to find a beer that was pancake related! Luckily John had just the tipple so lets sit down and join him as he tries this Monks Syrup Stout from Northern Monk. I can see what they were aiming for withContinue reading “Northern Monk – Monks Syrup Stout, Pancake Breakfast Stout (6.0% ABV)”

Tartarus Beers x Amity Brew Co x The Disappearing Chin – Azeban Imperial Strawberry and Vanilla Milkshake IPA (8.0% ABV)

Hello, and welcome back to the Eternal Hoptimists, As we have come to except the can art is superb as well as being slightly bizarre; this one being a like a demonic raccoon that is covered with feathers. As the can says, “scan this code to learn the tale.” Apparently in Abenaki mythology Azeban isContinue reading “Tartarus Beers x Amity Brew Co x The Disappearing Chin – Azeban Imperial Strawberry and Vanilla Milkshake IPA (8.0% ABV)”

Tartarus Beers. Rearea (6.3% ABV)

Hello and welcome back to the Eternal Hoptimists, Here we are, back with another beer from Tartarus Beers, only this time something a little different. Today’s beer that we will be looking at is a fabulous sounding strawberry, lime and coconut sour named Rearea. For those wondering about the name, Rearea is the goddess ofContinue reading “Tartarus Beers. Rearea (6.3% ABV)”

North Brewing Co – Light User Syndrome(6.0% ABV)

Hello, and welcome back to the Eternal Hoptimists, On this blog I have previously bemoaned the lack of brown ales being brewed, it’s a traditional style that is becoming sadly hard to find. Yes, there is the ubiquitous Newcastle Brown, many drinkers only exposure to the style, but there should be scope for more andContinue reading “North Brewing Co – Light User Syndrome(6.0% ABV)”

T|E|H – Saltaire Brewery Beer Festival 2023

Hello and welcome back to the Eternal Hopimists, Another weekend, another beer festival! I apologise for the delay and lack of posts recently. I have been burning the candle at both ends a little and after drinking the amount of beer at these festivals I thought it best to give the liver a little timeContinue reading “T|E|H – Saltaire Brewery Beer Festival 2023”

T|E|H – Tartarus’ Third Birthday Bash!

Hello and welcome back to the Eternal Hopimists, Somehow I blinked and a week has passed by! so I apologise for the delay! Last bank holiday weekend we were luckily enough to get a couple of tickets to Tartarus’ Birthday event! Despite the railway strikes hampering over half of our number from attending (Mark, JohnContinue reading “T|E|H – Tartarus’ Third Birthday Bash!”

Full Circle Brew Co- Diamond Eyes – New England IPA (6.8% ABV)

Welcome back to the Eternal Hoptimists. Today we are having a look at Full Circles first Foray with the Sultana hop. John was keen to give this one a go, and who are we to stand in his way of a NEIPA. Vegan Friendly To say this is Full Circles first foray with the SultanaContinue reading “Full Circle Brew Co- Diamond Eyes – New England IPA (6.8% ABV)”

Yeastie Boys- Bigmouth, Session IPA (4.4% ABV)

Welcome back to the Eternal Hoptimists. John is back, and this week he is checking out thing bigmouth session by the Yeastie boys. This one was more my speed, it was very nice, middle of the road flavours but very refreshing and that white wine tang was *chefs kiss* Our overall rating: 3.7/ 5.0