T|E|H – #LIBF 2025, the 13th Leeds International Beer Festival

Hello there my fellow beer lovers, Welcome back! Once again the beers have been poured, and the music’s and chatter echo’d of the ruined walls and cloisters of Kirkstall Abbey, Leeds This years Leeds International Beer Festival was a four-day epic celebrating both UK and international brewers alongside street food, and music. Set in theContinue reading “T|E|H – #LIBF 2025, the 13th Leeds International Beer Festival”

T|E|H – Quirky Ales 10yr Birthday Bash

Hello there my fellow beer lovers, This weekend we joined the party at Quirky Craft Ales as they celebrated their 10th birthday in style. The afternoon had everything you’d want from a brewery bash, a line-up of tasty beers, fresh pizza to keep us fuelled, and live music that set the tone perfectly. Stuart andContinue reading “T|E|H – Quirky Ales 10yr Birthday Bash”

T|E|H – Brewed In Leeds 2025, Horsforth Brewery

Hello there my fellow beer lovers, So we were out again on Friday, kicking off the bank holiday in style we arrived at Horsforth Brewery around 6pm for their Brewed in Leeds Festival which promised to be a showcase of all things local and beery. The set-up was smart: the majority of the guest alesContinue reading “T|E|H – Brewed In Leeds 2025, Horsforth Brewery”

T|E|H – Northallerton Craft Beer Festival #NCBF 2025

Hello there my fellow beer lovers, Relatively fresh off our riverside session at Piglove Brew Co, Kayla, Luke and Sam packed their bags and set off for the very first Northallerton Craft Beer Festival. We were kindly invited along by our friends at Bayonet Brewing Co, who organised the event, and lets just say itContinue reading “T|E|H – Northallerton Craft Beer Festival #NCBF 2025”

T|E|H – Pig Love (Brewing Co) by the River

Hello there my fellow beer lovers, Fresh off the buzz of our triumphant 2025 Ale Train (still nursing a few hazy memories), I managed to coax a few brave colleagues on a whopping 20 minutes walk from work to check out Pig Love Brew Co’s riverside taproom. Nestled in Leeds’ increasingly green and trendy cityContinue reading “T|E|H – Pig Love (Brewing Co) by the River”

T|E|H – Wilde Child Brewery Open Day.(March, 2021)

Hello there my fellow beer lovers, Last Saturday, I braved the sunny weather and set out on a journey to one of my local Micro Breweries as they were having an open day. Wilde Child brewery, all started in 2010 from a home brew kit and has now turned into quite the established micro brewery,Continue reading “T|E|H – Wilde Child Brewery Open Day.(March, 2021)”

Tartarus Beers – Krampus 2021 (ABV 12.2%)

Hello my fellow beer lovers Welcome back to the Eternal Hoptimist. Today, are having a look at a newer brewery that has opened right on Sam’s doorstop in Horsforth, I am of course talking about Tartarus beers, who from looking at their selection are certainly not afraid to create beers that pack a punch! WeContinue reading “Tartarus Beers – Krampus 2021 (ABV 12.2%)”

William Bros Brewing Co – Talking Head, American Pale(4.4% ABV)

Hello my fellow beer lovers Welcome back to the Eternal Hoptimist. Today, we are looking at an LIDL special, in the form of Talking Head, American Pale. Today’s review was brought to you by Sam. Name : Talking Head, American Pale Brewery: William Bros Brewing Co Aroma : Strong hints of hops with citrus and orange notes. AppearanceContinue reading “William Bros Brewing Co – Talking Head, American Pale(4.4% ABV)”

New Bristol Brewery – Cocolate Macaroon Stout (6.5% ABV)

Hello my fellow beer lovers Welcome back to the Eternal Hoptimist. Today, we revisited the New Bristol Brewery and tried their Chocolate, Macaroon Stout. Today’s review was brought to you by Sam. Name : Chocolate Macaroon Stout Brewery: New Bristol Brewery Aroma : Strong Vanilla and Cacao notes. Appearance : Dark in colour with a thin Mocha coloured head.Continue reading “New Bristol Brewery – Cocolate Macaroon Stout (6.5% ABV)”

BrewYork – The Hoptimist 2021 (9.1% ABV)

Hello my fellow beer lovers Welcome back to the Eternal Hoptimist. Today, not only are we looking at what is fast becoming one of my top breweries, but also a beer in which we share a name! I am of course referring to The Hoptimist 2021 bt BrewYork. Today’s review was brought to you byContinue reading “BrewYork – The Hoptimist 2021 (9.1% ABV)”