Summer Sourz 2024-Vault City : Capri Crush (4.3% ABV)

Hello and welcome back to the Eternal Hoptimists, Here we are again with another beer from modern sour kings Vault City, This time the beer is called Capri Crush and is described as; A session sour for Summer, inspired by the beautiful island of Capri. This super crushable fruited sour beer was conditioned on ItalianContinue reading “Summer Sourz 2024-Vault City : Capri Crush (4.3% ABV)”

Summer Sourz 2024-rowar Nepomucen : Royal Ma-Noi (8.5% ABV)

Hello and welcome back to the Eternal Hoptimists, Mark is back again looking at a particularly interesting sour today for our summer sourz segment, lets see what he has to say about it. My eldest daughter recently had a weekend break in Poland and seeing the photos reminded me that I still had a canContinue reading “Summer Sourz 2024-rowar Nepomucen : Royal Ma-Noi (8.5% ABV)”

Freedom Brewery – Sesh (3.4% ABV)

Hello and welcome back to the Eternal Hoptimists, It would be fair to say that beer lovers enjoy a good sesh every now and again but the question here is whether this session pilsner from Freedom Brewery is indeed a good Sesh. Coming in at just 3.4% abv with a description on the can sayingContinue reading “Freedom Brewery – Sesh (3.4% ABV)”

Siren Craft Brew LTD – Huntington California IPA (6.2% ABV)

Hello and welcome back to the Eternal Hoptimists, Today we are taking a look at  a vegan friendly California IPA from well respected brewery Siren. This one is presented in an eye catching can, featuring a lovely hop combination and promises to keep inviting you in to the next sip. All is sounding (& looking)Continue reading “Siren Craft Brew LTD – Huntington California IPA (6.2% ABV)”

Arbor Ales – Yakima Valley (7% ABV)

Hello and welcome back to the Eternal Hoptimists, Throughout my beer drinking journey there has been many breweries that I associate with quality, Arbor Ales being one. So, when I recently came across some cans of their flagship premium strength beer Yakima Valley there was no question that I would pick one up. Now, althoughContinue reading “Arbor Ales – Yakima Valley (7% ABV)”

Virginia Beer co – Saving Daylight (5% ABV)

Hello and welcome back to the Eternal Hoptimists, After being massively impressed with the last beer from Virginia Beer co (Gorgeous IPA) I was delighted to discover another beer from this brewery on the shelves of my local Home Bargains store. This one is called Saving Daylight and is an intriguingly sounding citrus wheat beerContinue reading “Virginia Beer co – Saving Daylight (5% ABV)”

Virginia Beer co – Gorgeous (5.7% ABV)

Hello and welcome back to the Eternal Hoptimists, We are back again with another imported American beer found in Home Bargains in the form of Virginia Beer co’s Gorgeous Citra IPA that promises to be citrusy, soft  and hazy. All of this sounds good to me so let’s see what happens when I pour theContinue reading “Virginia Beer co – Gorgeous (5.7% ABV)”

Upslope Brewing Company –  Citra Pale Ale (5.8% ABV)

Hello and welcome back to the Eternal Hoptimists, Today we are visiting the United States, Boulder Colorado to be precise, (Via Home Bargains) for a beer from Upslope Brewing Company in the form of their Citra Pale Ale. Now, I will admit that I am a sucker for citra and get excited whenever I discoverContinue reading “Upslope Brewing Company –  Citra Pale Ale (5.8% ABV)”

Thornbridge – Chula Vista (4.2% ABV)

Hello and welcome back to the Eternal Hoptimists, It is not all that often that I come across a Gose but when I do, I more than often enjoy what is in my glass. The eagle eyed amongst you will have seen that I have a massive respect for Thornbridge Brewery and it is safeContinue reading “Thornbridge – Chula Vista (4.2% ABV)”

Roosters – Go Backer (3.6% ABV)

Hello and welcome back to the Eternal Hoptimists, Whenever I see the name Roosters I know that what is going to appear in my glass is going to be reliable, sometimes this goes against the brewery as I might think, do I want reliable or something a little different?  Every now and then I doContinue reading “Roosters – Go Backer (3.6% ABV)”