T|E|H Christmas Advent 2022 #5 -005 Singularity Series, Gravedigger’s Biscuits, Rum Barrel Aged Espresso Martini Stout (9.0% ABV)

Welcome back to the Eternal Hoptimist’s, Of the Turning Point 12 beers of Christmas for 2022 this was the one I wanted to get my hands on, looking at the tasting notes it promises to be a very special beer. It is part of the Singularity Series (#005) of small batch, one-off release, from theirContinue reading “T|E|H Christmas Advent 2022 #5 -005 Singularity Series, Gravedigger’s Biscuits, Rum Barrel Aged Espresso Martini Stout (9.0% ABV)”

 T|E|H Christmas Advent 2022 #4 – Turning Point Brew Co -#004 Singularity Series – Heavy Dreams Marsala Barley Wine (11% ABV)

Oh, how am I looking forward to this one! Limited to 475 cans we have got our hands on number 362, it is one of those that looks almost too good to drink and certainly one that you would like to keep in the collection to show off to friends. BUT…We are all about providingContinue reading ” T|E|H Christmas Advent 2022 #4 – Turning Point Brew Co -#004 Singularity Series – Heavy Dreams Marsala Barley Wine (11% ABV)”

T|E|H Christmas Advent 2022 #2 – Turning Point – Nova, Pilsner (4.6% ABV)

Welcome back to the Eternal Hoptimist’s, We’re back with the T|E|H Advent calendar for 2022 and continuing our look at Turning points 12 beers of Christmas. As we have quite a lot to get through this month, we have recruited John’s friend Jean to help us out with this one. Jean works within the NHS,Continue reading “T|E|H Christmas Advent 2022 #2 – Turning Point – Nova, Pilsner (4.6% ABV)”

T|E|H Christmas Advent 2022 #1 – Turning Point Brew Co – Thank You Space Expert (6.8% ABV)

Welcome back to the Eternal Hoptimist’s, It would be fair to say that Turning Point Brew Co. are pretty much on the money when it comes to their branding, from their appealing can art to their often humorous yet quirky and clever beer names. In this review we look at their latest Cryo hopped AmericanContinue reading “T|E|H Christmas Advent 2022 #1 – Turning Point Brew Co – Thank You Space Expert (6.8% ABV)”

Vocation – Selection Box 2022

Welcome back to the Eternal Hoptimist’s Today is the first day of The Eternal Hoptimist Advent Calendar for 2022, but before we get the show on the road. We, have a Selection box from Vocation Brewery to satisfy our sweet tooth! All five of these beers have Naughty & Nice as a base beer, withContinue reading “Vocation – Selection Box 2022”

Thoughtful Forager Dark Hopped Mild Ale (4.9% ABV)

The first question that we need to ask is ‘Who is the Thoughtful Forager?’ whoever he/she is they travel the length and breadth of the UK, seeking out the best craft beers and ciders, created by the most passionate producers. In partnership with SIBA the forager has discovered a broad selection of incredible flavours allContinue reading “Thoughtful Forager Dark Hopped Mild Ale (4.9% ABV)”

Butcombe Brewing Co – Bohemia Craft Lager (4.7% ABV)

Butcombe is a brewery more associated with cask ales than craft bottle, so it was interesting to spot this in Lidl during their Beer Festival Week. Called Bohemia, could this be a nod towards Czech pilsner style? Alas no, according to the label ‘Brewed for the beatniks, created against convention, made by mavericks.’ Not manyContinue reading Butcombe Brewing Co – Bohemia Craft Lager (4.7% ABV)

Hops & Dots X Steam Machine Bramble Barley Wine (9% ABV)

Ah, the good old barley wine…… So many people that I have come across still struggle with the concept and fail to identify the style as a beer, still insisting that it is a wine and, in some cases, refuse to entertain anything with barley wine in the name. Thankfully I am not one ofContinue reading “Hops & Dots X Steam Machine Bramble Barley Wine (9% ABV)”

Vault City – Vault Wagon (9.5% ABV)

Hi there fellow beer lovers, Welcome back to the Eternal Hoptimists. John is back again for another ruling over a modern sour from Vault City, the last one was praised to the heavens but what will be the fate of the Vault Wagon?.. Wow, this is a good one. One pint would be enough forContinue reading “Vault City – Vault Wagon (9.5% ABV)”

Northern Monk X Heroes Beer Co – OFSO64 Hong Kong, Black Sesame & Miso Black IPA(5.9% ABV)

Hi there fellow beer lovers, Welcome back to the Eternal Hoptimists. John is taking a break from the sours to try something a little different! Will he be saying open sesame or is this one a miso. How do the brewers come up with this formulae? It says it is based on Hong Kong cuisineContinue reading “Northern Monk X Heroes Beer Co – OFSO64 Hong Kong, Black Sesame & Miso Black IPA(5.9% ABV)”