Welcome back to the Eternal Hoptimists! On a relatively recent visit to my parents, we frequented a Wetherspoon’s beer festival. I have to admit i had middling expectations as Hull Weatherspoon’s are not the best examples of the UK chain. However, I saw this white stout?.. never had one of those before so naturally iContinue reading “Newgate Brewery – White Stout (4.5% ABV)”
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Kirin Brewery Company, Ichiban Shibori Stout (5.0% ABV)
Welcome back to the Eternal Hoptimists! We cant possibly drink out every night in Singapore, so today we are tasting a couple of bottles & cans that we picked up on Orchard Road. Unfortunately the store we went in didn’t have any Singapore beers, but it did have some nice looking Japanese imports so letsContinue reading “Kirin Brewery Company, Ichiban Shibori Stout (5.0% ABV)”
Merakai Brewing Co- Barrel Aged Serious Gourmet Stout (6.0% ABV)
Hello, and welcome back to the Eternal Hoptimists, What’s This, a dark from Merakai?!?.. Stand back lads I’ve has got this one! (Sam). This one promises Jamaican Blue Mountain coffee, Cocoa Fino de Aroma Columbian Chocolate and grade A 100% Canadian Maple Syrup, not to mention its been barrel aged it for 15 months. SoContinue reading “Merakai Brewing Co- Barrel Aged Serious Gourmet Stout (6.0% ABV)”
Northern Monk – Monks Syrup Stout, Pancake Breakfast Stout (6.0% ABV)
Hello, and welcome back to the Eternal Hoptimists, It’s shrove Tuesday, so naturally we had to find a beer that was pancake related! Luckily John had just the tipple so lets sit down and join him as he tries this Monks Syrup Stout from Northern Monk. I can see what they were aiming for withContinue reading “Northern Monk – Monks Syrup Stout, Pancake Breakfast Stout (6.0% ABV)”
Pomona Island- Slop ; Kick off your Shoes & relax Your Socks, Stout (5.0% ABV)
Hello, and welcome back to the Eternal Hoptimists, It’s Hump day! and what better way to get over it with a cracking can from Pomona Island. Today Sam will be telling us how he overcame his hump day with a can of Slop?.. surely not! This one had some real wake up juice vibes, itContinue reading “Pomona Island- Slop ; Kick off your Shoes & relax Your Socks, Stout (5.0% ABV)”
TEH- Tiny Rebel Xmas Selection 2023 – Superhero Landing Salted Caramel Popcorn Imperial Milk Stout (13.0% ABV)
Hello, and welcome back to the Eternal Hoptimists, The superhero genre leaves this old boy cold. Yes, I watched the early Superman and Batman movies, but the myriad of Marvel and DC stuff from the last fifteen years has passed me by. So, the quote on the can “Superhero landing she’s doing a superhero landing”Continue reading “TEH- Tiny Rebel Xmas Selection 2023 – Superhero Landing Salted Caramel Popcorn Imperial Milk Stout (13.0% ABV)”
North Brewing Co X Neonraptor Brewing Co – Imperial Stout (8.5% ABV)
Hello, and welcome back to the Eternal Hoptimists, An imperial stout but with added cacao (husks and nibs), peanuts and banana, so there’s a lot going on flavour wise here. Lactose is also listed on the ingredients, presumably to add a creaminess but will it make it a little bit too sweet. Complex and multi-layeredContinue reading “North Brewing Co X Neonraptor Brewing Co – Imperial Stout (8.5% ABV)”
St Ives – Zennor Oatmeal Stout (5.2% ABV)
Hello, and welcome back to the Eternal Hoptimists, As you probably realise, I’m a big fan of stouts (I’m becoming rather stout myself and need to lose some bulk before my trip to Fuerteventura in October.) This one promises decadence on the label so I have high hopes. What looks to be a dull canContinue reading “St Ives – Zennor Oatmeal Stout (5.2% ABV)”
Cloudwater – Dusk, Stout (4.6% ABV)
Hello, and welcome back to the Eternal Hoptimists, Not to be left out, Sam also cracked out a hot new review from his time in Manchester with Andy last weekend. unsurprisingly decided to go the Dark route, and checked out Dusk, a stout from Cloudwater. Allergens: Gluten, Wheat, Barley & Oats. Dietary: Vegan Friendly ThisContinue reading “Cloudwater – Dusk, Stout (4.6% ABV)”
Wild Beer Co – Millionaire Milk Stout (4.7% ABV)
Hello, and welcome back to the Eternal Hoptimists, Fans of old movies will remember the song ‘Who wants to be a millionaire’ from High Society. Celeste Holm replied ‘I don’t’ to Frank Sinatra, but I think most people now would reply yes please. After all a million pounds/dollars is worth nothing like as much asContinue reading “Wild Beer Co – Millionaire Milk Stout (4.7% ABV)”
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