Cricket fans I know what you are thinking, IPL Indian Premier League! Much as we love cricket at Hoptimist Towers (well we are Yorkshiremen) this is of course a beer blog, and this is a new hybrid beer that caught my eye. The can states “an unholy alliance of beer styles that brings out theContinue reading “Freedom Brewery – IPL India Pale Lager (4.0% ABV”
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Gwei-lo X Brew York Peanut Butter & Raspberry Jam Pale Ale (4.9% ABV)
Peanut butter & Raspberry Jam may be mostly associated with sandwiches fond in children’s school lunch boxes but hey, it’s 2022 and the way that the world of beer is changing it was only a matter of time before we saw these flavours added to a beer. In this review we take a look atContinue reading “Gwei-lo X Brew York Peanut Butter & Raspberry Jam Pale Ale (4.9% ABV)”
Gweilo –Hidden Identity IPA (6.8% ABV)
Another beer brewed in the UK for Gweilo International. The previous ones I have sampled have been brewed by Vocation Brewery in Hebden Bridge and have been good. This one come from Allendale Brew Co in Hexam so how will it match up? The can promises a beer heavy on hops with them added toContinue reading “Gweilo –Hidden Identity IPA (6.8% ABV)”
Big Hug Brewing –Awakenings, Black IPA (4.7% ABV)
This was another beer brought by Mark to a recent tasting session we had in the garden. Personally, I’m not too fussed over the style (call it an IPA and it will sell) but its one of Mark’s favourites. Will this beer win over this tired old cynic? A decent black IPA but not outstanding.Continue reading “Big Hug Brewing –Awakenings, Black IPA (4.7% ABV)”
New Bristol Brewery – Wonderland New England Pale Ale (4.1% ABV)
There are a great many pale ales out there, practically all breweries produce one, some brew many. So, if a New England Style Pale Ale is going to stand out from the crowd with an ABV of 4.1% it is going to need to be an exceptional one. I sampled this beer during the heatContinue reading “New Bristol Brewery – Wonderland New England Pale Ale (4.1% ABV)”
Fierce – People Like Buns, Cinnamon Bun Ale (6.5% ABV)
It would be fair to say that people really do like buns and often bun type flavours in their beer. This one however is slightly different from the norm as Fierce Beer has released a cinnamon bun ale, yes that’s right cinnamon! Over the course of my beer drinking history I have had a fairContinue reading “Fierce – People Like Buns, Cinnamon Bun Ale (6.5% ABV)”
Thornbridge x Rivington Brewing Co. –Boise Brown, American Brown (6.5% ABV)
This is a collaboration between the ever-dependable Thornbridge and Rivington Brewing Co a craft brewery based in Lancashire which is well regarded. As I’ve written previously, I do enjoy a good brown ale a style somewhat neglected with the market essentially dominated by the mass produced Newcastle Brown Ale. So, when Mark produced this beer,Continue reading “Thornbridge x Rivington Brewing Co. –Boise Brown, American Brown (6.5% ABV)”
Woof & Brew – Bottom Sniffer (0.0% ABV)
At Hoptimist Towers we pride ourselves in being thorough and at times ground-breaking. Christmas has just gone and we are all looking to recover from our excesses, hence the low-alcohol fortnight. Now we do not condone the giving of alcoholic beverages to pets, but we do recognise that a dog is man’s best friend andContinue reading “Woof & Brew – Bottom Sniffer (0.0% ABV)”
Saltaire – Northern Light Single Hop Citra Pale (0.5% ABV)
Looking through the shelves of my local Asda (other supermarkets are available) for low alcohol beers I spotted this one amongst some of the better-known ones. A single hopped (with Citra) pale ale at 0.5% seemed to fit the bill and offer great promise, perfect for our early January reviews. I have enjoyed some goodContinue reading “Saltaire – Northern Light Single Hop Citra Pale (0.5% ABV)”
Thornbridge x Brouwerij Kees – How The Turntables Table Beer (3.3% ABV)
This table beer was in the Thornbridge members box in the summer but I manged to find a few cans being remaindered in Home Bargains. It is a collaboration with the well-regarded Dutch craft brewer Brouwerij Kees so there are high hopes for this one. As a table beer this works perfectly, its light andContinue reading “Thornbridge x Brouwerij Kees – How The Turntables Table Beer (3.3% ABV)”
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