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)”

Thornbridge- Floresta, Cherry Sour (4.2% ABV)

Hello and welcome back to the Eternal Hoptimists, In my household I am the Thornbridge beer fan and my sixteen-year-old daughter is a massive fan of the Thornbridge can art and always comments on how nice they look. As I got Floresta out of the cupboard to review, instantly she took the can out ofContinue reading “Thornbridge- Floresta, Cherry Sour (4.2% ABV)”

Thornbridge –  Melba (5.2% ABV)

Hello and welcome back to the Eternal Hoptimists, “Peaches, Peaches, Peaches, Peaches Peaches………“ Let’s get one thing clear, this beer has nothing to do with Jack Black or Super Mario other than it has peaches. Yep, this one from Thornbridge is a peach IPA, hence the name Melba. I am personally a big fan ofContinue reading “Thornbridge –  Melba (5.2% ABV)”

T|E|H : Happy Birthday Thornbridge Jaipur!

Hello and welcome back to the Eternal Hoptimist’s On 7th June 2023 one of the major beers that started the craft beer revolution turned 18 years old, that beer was Thornbridge Jaipur that simply blew people away upon it’s original release and still has legions of fans to this day. Over the course of theContinue reading “T|E|H : Happy Birthday Thornbridge Jaipur!”

T|E|H Into The Mild : Thornbridge X Double-Barrelled  Wilders Folly (6.5% ABV)

Hello and welcome back to the Eternal Hoptimists, Today as part of our mild week specials, today we are looking at a collaboration between Thornbridge and Double-Barrelled for a ruby mild called Wilders Folly coming in at a very respectable 6.5% abv. Regular visitors to The Eternal Hoptimists will be aware that I am aContinue reading “T|E|H Into The Mild : Thornbridge X Double-Barrelled  Wilders Folly (6.5% ABV)”

T|E|H Into The Mild : Rudgate- Oak Aged Ruby Ale (5.6% ABV)

Hello and welcome back to the Eternal Hoptimists, Today in our into the mild segment, we are looking at something with a little bit of age to it.. Back in 2018 I came across several bottles of Rudgate Brewery’s Oak Aged Ruby Ale (Ruby Mild Reserve) which was brewed to celebrate the breweries 25th birthdayContinue reading “T|E|H Into The Mild : Rudgate- Oak Aged Ruby Ale (5.6% ABV)”

ThornBridge – Leadmill (3.8% ABV)

Hello and welcome back to the Eternal Hoptimists, In 2022 it was announced that the iconic Sheffield live music venue and nightclub The Leadmill was in danger of closing. The new landlords have denied this but will takeover the venue from April 2023 however served the landlords notice. This caused uproar amongst many with campaignsContinue reading “ThornBridge – Leadmill (3.8% ABV)”

Harper’s Brewing Co Toffee Ale (4.8% ABV)

Hello and welcome back to the Eternal Hoptimists, Today Mark is checking out an ALDI special, a Toffee Ale for the sweet tooth, i am of course referring to Harpers Brewing Co’s Toffee Ale. Name : Toffee Ale 2. Brewery: Harper’s Brewing Co (Contract brewed for Aldi stores) 3. Hops :  Not specified 4. Grain : Continue reading “Harper’s Brewing Co Toffee Ale (4.8% ABV)”

Thornbridge- Shelby (5% ABV)

Let me start by saying that I have never watched a single episode of Peaky Blinders however I am well aware of the hit TV series and I am certainly aware of Thornbridge Brewery. So when I was bought a gift containing a can of Shelby which is the official beer of the Peaky BlindersContinue reading “Thornbridge- Shelby (5% ABV)”

Thornbridge- Geminus (8.5% ABV)

One of the many things that I love about Thornbridge Brewery is that they are not afraid to dig into their vast back catalogue to do limited re-brews of beers that were once successful. In this review we take a look at their 8.5% imperial rye IPA name Geminus that was first brewed in 2012.Continue reading “Thornbridge- Geminus (8.5% ABV)”