Hello, my fellow beer lovers, Welcome back to the Eternal Hoptimists’. Today we are talking to the folks at Tartarus Beers which is a Nano-Brewery in Horsforth, which is Sam’s main stomping ground at the moment. Tartarus, is ran by the dynamic duo of Jordan and Jack, and they specialise in strong (and very strong)Continue reading “T|E|H: Meet the Brewers – Tartarus Beers”
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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%)”
NANO-10.9 : Fruited Imperial Stout – Horsforth Brewery (ABV. 10%)
Hi there fellow beer lovers, As its a balmy 0’c this evening, i am doubling up on my reviews ,and taking a look atHorsforth Brewery Co’s NANO-10.9 Fruited Imperial Stout. Name : Fruited Imperial Stout Brewery: Horsforth Brewery Aroma : Subtle Malted Chocolate Appearance : Very dark with a toffee coloured head Body : QuiteContinue reading “NANO-10.9 : Fruited Imperial Stout – Horsforth Brewery (ABV. 10%)”
T|E|H – Meet The Brewers – An interview with Horsforth Brewery
Hello, my fellow beer lovers, In today’s post, we are going to be talking to Mr. Mark Costello at Horsforth Brewery. Mark Costello founded Horsforth Brewery in 2015. Originally as a hobby, then part-time, and finally to a fulltime venture just before Lockdown. Mark started from the humble beginnings of producing beer in his garage,Continue reading “T|E|H – Meet The Brewers – An interview with Horsforth Brewery”
The Love you Make – The Meanwood Brewery (Alc. 4.5%)
Hi there fellow beer lovers, Today we are looking at a tipple from the lads over at the Meanwood Brewery, This came in a 5L mini Keg, but is available in small quantities as well. Although you do get this in a smaller quantity, you might want to pick up a few, as we foundContinue reading “The Love you Make – The Meanwood Brewery (Alc. 4.5%)”