I’ll admit that I quite enjoyed the Chaga Lager from Fungtn so thought that I would dip my toes into another mushroom-based beer from the same company, this time in the form of Lion’s Mane IPA which is brewed using organic Lion’s Mane mushrooms. Will the mushroom addition work as well in a completely differentContinue reading “Fungtn- Lions Mane IPA (0.4% ABV)”
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Sheep in Wolf’s Clothing (SIWC) – Easy Rinder Hefeweizen (0.5% ABV)
Another very low ABV beer from Sheep in Wolf’s clothing, at 0.5% so effectively alcohol free. This one being a Hefenweizen but with a bit of a twist, with a mandarin flavour rather than the more usual banana or clove notes. This is achieved by the addition of mandarin oil during the brewing process. SoContinue reading “Sheep in Wolf’s Clothing (SIWC) – Easy Rinder Hefeweizen (0.5% ABV)”
Sheep in wolf’s clothing (SIWC)- Edinburgh Blueballs Lager (2.8% ABV)
Hi there fellow beer lovers, Welcome back to the Eternal Hoptimists. Today we are looking at Blueballs Lager from our friends at Sheep in Wolfs clothing (SIWC). Blue Ball won Gold in the 2022 European Beer Challenge in the 4.5-5.1% ABV Munich Helles Category, so I have high hopes for this Blue Balls Lager. IContinue reading “Sheep in wolf’s clothing (SIWC)- Edinburgh Blueballs Lager (2.8% ABV)”
Fungtn- Chaga Lager (0.4% ABV)
Well, I don’t know where to start with this other than saying that this low alcohol dark lager from Fungtional Brew Company is brewed using mushrooms……yes that’s right, mushrooms! Nobody can deny that we at The Eternal Hoptimists are not up for a challenge, so as part of our October alcohol free/low alcohol specials weContinue reading “Fungtn- Chaga Lager (0.4% ABV)”
Merakai- This is a Thirst Trap (<0.5% ABV)
Hi there fellow beer lovers, Welcome back to the Eternal Hoptimists. Next up on our Stoptober week we are looking at this is a Thirst Trap by our friends at Merakai. We know they can make some grade A tipples, but can they made an AF ones. This has to be one of the bestContinue reading “Merakai- This is a Thirst Trap (<0.5% ABV)”
Guinness Draught, Alcohol Free (0.0% ABV
Here at The Eternal Hoptimists we like to review a wide range of beer styles and strengths from IPA’S to Sours to Imperial Stouts to Low Alcohol/Alcohol Free. In this review we take a look at an alcohol free (0.0% abv) beer that is gaining immense popularity, the beer in question is Guinness Draught 0.0Continue reading “Guinness Draught, Alcohol Free (0.0% ABV”
Tiny Rebel – Pump Up The Jam (5.0% ABV)
Hi there fellow beer lovers, Welcome back to the eternal Hoptimists. Today we’re back over the Welsh boarder this time we are pumping it up! Jammy style! This was a sweet bready mouthful, of jammy delight. Its not to strong but by heck its sweet, if you don’t have a sweet tooth this one isContinue reading “Tiny Rebel – Pump Up The Jam (5.0% ABV)”
Cruz Blanca – Palm Shade (5.1% ABV)
Welcome back to the Eternal Hoptimists! Today John is taking a trip over the pond to our ‘fair weather’ cousins in the wind city, USA to try their Palm Shade. This one is not a thirst quencher, it has a good full flavour but is very dry. Good carbonation, and has travelled well considering itsContinue reading “Cruz Blanca – Palm Shade (5.1% ABV)”
Tiny Rebel – Electric Boogaloo, Lil’ NEIPA (5.5% ABV)
Hi there fellow beer lovers, Welcome back to the eternal Hoptimists. Today we return to Wales to check out another tipple from Tiny Rebel. This for me is the definitely one of the best beers I have had from TRBC. It was super refreshing, very moreish, and the passionfruit gave it an interesting zing thatContinue reading “Tiny Rebel – Electric Boogaloo, Lil’ NEIPA (5.5% ABV)”
Loch Lomond Brewery – Prospect Street West Coast IPA (5.5% ABV)
Hi there fellow beer lovers, This is another Scottish brewery that produce excellent value beers that are occasionally stocked in Lidl. Name : Prospect Street Brewery: Loch Lomond Brewery, Dumbarton, Scotland Hops : Chinook, Cascade and Columbus Grain : Malted barley and wheat Aroma : Tropical fruits and a fresh pine or cut grass aroma Appearance : Golden, hazy andContinue reading “Loch Lomond Brewery – Prospect Street West Coast IPA (5.5% ABV)”