Bad News Beer Company Collection – Peach Player (5.5% ABV)

Hi there fellow beer lovers, Welcome back to the eternal Hoptimists. Peter picked me this one up, and he promises that it will be a very refreshing fruity tipple. Name: Peach Player Brewery: Bad News Beer Company Aroma :  Soft Fruits and Peaches, with a mellow hint of hop and mango Appearance : Clear straw yellow withContinue reading “Bad News Beer Company Collection – Peach Player (5.5% ABV)”

Dubussion – Guvee des trolls, Biere blonde Forte (7.0% ABV)

Hi there fellow beer lovers, Welcome back to the eternal Hoptimists. This was another one that Peter picked up for me to have a try, I must admit I don’t have a lot of experience with continental beers. All I know is they are very well known for being strong, and like to creep upContinue reading “Dubussion – Guvee des trolls, Biere blonde Forte (7.0% ABV)”

Northern Monk- Aunt Bessies Jam Roly Poly. Jam & Custard Pale Ale (4.5% ABV)

Hi there fellow beer lovers, Welcome back to the eternal Hoptimists. Today I am braving this creation from Northern Monk,. I don’t have a good track record with beers that have ‘custard’ in them, but I will grit my teeth and give it a go. Name: Aunt Bessies Jam Roly Poly Brewery: Northern Monk Aroma : Continue reading “Northern Monk- Aunt Bessies Jam Roly Poly. Jam & Custard Pale Ale (4.5% ABV)”

Varionica Craft Brewery – Pale Ale (5.2% ABV)

Hi there fellow beer lovers, Today we are taking a closer look at another another beer from our Beer52 experiment. In a market dominated by IPAs and American pale ales from the east or the west coast it is sometimes nice to have a straightforward old fashioned pale ale. This one is from a craftContinue reading “Varionica Craft Brewery – Pale Ale (5.2% ABV)”

Brewdog X People like us- A Bit Too Much (6.0% ABV)

Hi there fellow beer lovers, Welcome back to the eternal Hoptimists. Today we back again with another Collab, and another Friends of Brewdog beer. Name: A Bit Too Much Brewery: Brewdog X People like us Aroma :  Tropical fruit punch with a slightly floral scent. Appearance : Golden in colour, with a thin film for a headContinue reading “Brewdog X People like us- A Bit Too Much (6.0% ABV)”

SALT X Wicked- Salt of the Earth, Pale Ale (5.0% ABV)

Hi there fellow beer lovers, Welcome back to the eternal Hoptimists. Today we back again with another Collab, this one was donated to myself by my friend, and its a loving Juicy mashup created by SALT and Wicked. Name: Salt of the Earth Brewery: SALT X Wicked Aroma :  High citrus notes, with a slight hopContinue reading “SALT X Wicked- Salt of the Earth, Pale Ale (5.0% ABV)”

Drygate – Tone Burst (3.2% ABV)

Hi there fellow beer lovers, Welcome back to the Eternal Hoptimists, Today our resident Weisse guy Sam will be looking at another one of Drygates tipple, we suspect though that this one may be on the sour side. Name: Tone Burst Brewery: DryGate Aroma : Subtle Citrus notes with a powerful punch of sour rhubarb Appearance : cloudyContinue reading “Drygate – Tone Burst (3.2% ABV)”

Down South Brewing – Citrus City, Orange Pale Ale(ABV 6.0%)

Hi there fellow beer lovers, Today we are looking at another orange special that Peter managed to procure from the shelves of the supermarket. I was looking forward to this one after the last one was such a pleasant surprise. Name: Citrus City, Orange Pale Ale Brewery: Down South Brewing Aroma : Very strong scent of orange,Continue reading “Down South Brewing – Citrus City, Orange Pale Ale(ABV 6.0%)”

Beavertown – 8 Ball Rye, IPA (ABV 6.2%)

Hi there fellow beer lovers, Today we are looking at one of a few special brews created to celebrate the brewery’s Birthday. This one is their Rye IPA. Name: 8 Ball Rye IPA Brewery: Beavertown  Aroma : Burnt glazed pineapple with a hint of breadyness Appearance : Clear, caramel colour, with a very thin head. Body : Continue reading “Beavertown – 8 Ball Rye, IPA (ABV 6.2%)”

Hawkshead – Red (4.2% ABV)

Hi there fellow beer lovers, It’s great that specialist craft bottle shops are springing up and supplying us with great beers to try, but also keep your eyes peeled in the discount stores too. Today’s beer a rich malty red ale was spotted in Home Bargains for £1.39 and so was worth investigating. This beerContinue reading Hawkshead – Red (4.2% ABV)