Hi there fellow beer lovers, Today we are taking a closer look at another another beer from our Beer52 experiment. In a market dominated by IPAs and American pale ales from the east or the west coast it is sometimes nice to have a straightforward old fashioned pale ale. This one is from a craftContinue reading “Varionica Craft Brewery – Pale Ale (5.2% ABV)”
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Yeastie Boys – Gunnamatta Earl Grey IPA (6.5% ABV)
Hi there fellow beer lovers, I’m a tea lover, I drink gallons of the stuff. A strong cup of builders with a dash of milk, lovely. So, a beer with added tea should suit me. The tea though is Early Grey that strange posh brew flavoured with bergamot oil. Getting a bad feeling about thisContinue reading “Yeastie Boys – Gunnamatta Earl Grey IPA (6.5% ABV)”
Brewdog X People like us- A Bit Too Much (6.0% ABV)
Hi there fellow beer lovers, Welcome back to the eternal Hoptimists. Today we back again with another Collab, and another Friends of Brewdog beer. Name: A Bit Too Much Brewery: Brewdog X People like us Aroma : Tropical fruit punch with a slightly floral scent. Appearance : Golden in colour, with a thin film for a headContinue reading “Brewdog X People like us- A Bit Too Much (6.0% ABV)”
The Orkney Brewery – Dark Island Dark Ale (4.6% ABV)
Hi there fellow beer lovers, Regular readers will know that 2/3 of the team like to pop up to Scotland a couple of times a year to sample the pies and the local football. When it comes to beer the variety of real and craft beers available is improving but this is the beer weContinue reading “The Orkney Brewery – Dark Island Dark Ale (4.6% ABV)”
Magic Rock Brewing- High Wire Tropical(5.5% ABV)
Hi there fellow beer lovers, Welcome back to the Eternal Hoptimists. Today John will be looking at the second of a couple of supermarket exclusives from The Magic Rock Brewery. Name: The Fabulist Brewery: High Wire Tropical Aroma : Hoppy with Tropical fruit tones Appearance : Clear pale amber with a good white head. Body : Continue reading “Magic Rock Brewing- High Wire Tropical(5.5% ABV)”
Beavertown X Lakes Brew Co- HAZY DIPA (7.7% ABV)
Hi there fellow beer lovers, Welcome back to the Eternal Hoptimists. Today John is back in Collab land, this time he is checking out the combined efforts of Beavertown & Lakes Brew Co. Name: Beavertown X Lakes Brew Co Brewery: HAZY DIPA Aroma : Intense tropical aroma, with a tiny hint of malt but not muchContinue reading “Beavertown X Lakes Brew Co- HAZY DIPA (7.7% ABV)”
West Brewery of Glasgow – GPA German Pale Ale
Welcome back to the Eternal Hoptimists! Today we are looking at a Scottish take of a German Pale Ale. Name: G P A German Pale Ale Brewery: West Brewery of Glasgow Aroma : Very hoppy aroma with a hint of citrus Appearance : Amber in colour with a moderate white head. Body : Medium bodied well carbonatedContinue reading “West Brewery of Glasgow – GPA German Pale Ale”
Zmajska Pivovara – Summer Mist NEIPA (6.0% ABV)
Hi there fellow beer lovers, Today we are taking a closer look at another another beer from our Beer52 experiment. Another craft beer from Croatia. A naturally produced beer that warns of sediment, in the bottle, on the label. The label bears the picture of a dragon after a quick look on their website itContinue reading “Zmajska Pivovara – Summer Mist NEIPA (6.0% ABV)”
Mikkeller – Hallo Ich Bin Raspberry Berliner (3.7% ABV)
Welcome back to the Eternal Hoptimists, today we have something slightly different on the cards, we have our first ever guest reviewer who is chomping at the bit to get to know you all. He is a seasoned veteran drinker (as are we all) so I will leave you in his capable hands. Hallo ichContinue reading “Mikkeller – Hallo Ich Bin Raspberry Berliner (3.7% ABV)”
Thornbridge – Yule Scotch Ale (9.0% ABV)
Who would drink a Christmas special beer in the garden on a blazing July afternoon? Me of course! This one was brought by a friend, Mark who will be helping with a few guest reviews, and we sampled a few and had a good catch up. This special ale is brewed as a classic strongContinue reading “Thornbridge – Yule Scotch Ale (9.0% ABV)“
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