Hi there fellow beer lovers, Welcome back to the Eternal Hoptimists. We’re back this time we are definitely crossing the streams as we take a look at Mallowed be Thy Name, by @brewyorkbeer Whoooo-eyyy this is a good one, its sour, sweet and definitely a treat. This one certainly packed a punch in the flavourContinue reading “BrewYork – Mallowed be thy name, Dark Berry & Marshmallow Pastry Sour (6.66% ABV)”
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Twice Brewed Brewing Co x Harrogate Brewing Co – For Whom Dubbel Tolls Cherry Dubbel (6.66% ABV)
Hi there fellow beer lovers, Welcome back to the Eternal Hoptimists Spooktakular Halloween lead-up special. Want a beer to sell well around Halloween? Well, there’re a few things you can do to add appeal. You can brew it to come in at an ABV of 6.66%, the number of the beast in the Book ofContinue reading “Twice Brewed Brewing Co x Harrogate Brewing Co – For Whom Dubbel Tolls Cherry Dubbel (6.66% ABV)“
Buxton – Trolltunga (6.3% ABV)
Hello, and welcome back to the Eternal Hoptimists, As its nearly Halloween, we have decided to investigate the most terrifying of spooky beers. In true Scooby Doo fashion, we got the gang together, and have split up to look for clues! Let’s just hope there are plenty of scooby snacks on hand to see usContinue reading “Buxton – Trolltunga (6.3% ABV)”
Third Barrel – Let Them Eat Hops! Strata & Citra DDH IPA (6.0% ABV)
Hello, and welcome back to the Eternal Hoptimists! Today we are taking a closer look at another another beer from our Beer52 experiment. This one is a double dry hopped (DDH) IPA so normally you would expect plenty of hops coming through. Will being towards the end of its shelf life have too much ofContinue reading “Third Barrel – Let Them Eat Hops! Strata & Citra DDH IPA (6.0% ABV)“
Vault City – Peach & Mango, Session Sour (4.0% ABV)
Hi there fellow beer lovers, Welcome back to the Eternal Hoptimists. Today we are looking to the north and are checking out one of Vault City’s well known Sour tipples. Name: Peach & Mango, Session Sour Brewery: Vault City Aroma : Sour Mango and Tropical Fruits Appearance : Rich opaque Lemon in colour, with a thinContinue reading “Vault City – Peach & Mango, Session Sour (4.0% ABV)”
Merakai Brewing Co –Everyday is Mangonificent (6.5% ABV)
Hello My fellow beer drinkers, Welcome back to The Eternal Hoptimists! As you may know earlier this week we had a sit down chat with the lovely Emma & Olly from Merakai Brewing co and if you want to check out what they had to say in our meet the brewers interview here This weekContinue reading “Merakai Brewing Co –Everyday is Mangonificent (6.5% ABV)”
Gwei-lo- Rainbow Sherbet Sour (4.5% ABV)
Hi there fellow beer lovers, Welcome back to the Eternal Hoptimists! Today, John trying another one of Hong Kong’s popular ‘Foreigner’ beers, brewed funnily enough by a bunch of Brits, this one in particular was brewed and canned in England though in a cheeky equipment share with Vocation Brewery. Name: Rainbow Sherbet Sour Brewery: Gwei-lo AromaContinue reading “Gwei-lo- Rainbow Sherbet Sour (4.5% 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)”
71 Brewing Co – Gear Shifter, Single Hop Citra IPA (5.0% ABV)
Hi there fellow beer lovers, Peter picked up this little tipple whilst perusing around Lidl during one of their ‘beer festival’ weeks. Name : Gear Shifter Brewery: 71 Brewing Co Aroma : Citrusy grapefruit with floral hints of hops Appearance : Amber coloured and quite cloudy with a nice white head Body : Full bodied with plenty of carbonationContinue reading “71 Brewing Co – Gear Shifter, Single Hop Citra IPA (5.0% ABV)”
Turning Point Brew Co X Pomona Island: Inner-city Sumo, Pavlova Sour (5.2% ABV)
Hi there fellow beer lovers, Today we are continuing on our coverage of Turning Points twelve beers of Christmas with Peters’ view of their tropical fruit sour with a Pavlova-like finish. Name : Inner-city Sumo Pavlova Sour Brewery: Turning Point Brew Co in collaborationwith Pomona Island Aroma : Citrusy, mainly orange, but with hints ofmango and musky guavaContinue reading “Turning Point Brew Co X Pomona Island: Inner-city Sumo, Pavlova Sour (5.2% ABV)”