Hello, and welcome back to the Eternal Hoptimists, The can art and name apparently refer to a streaming show Mythic Quest (Carol in HR) but as Midge Ure famously sung ‘this means nothing to me.’ Still Carol is a name associated with Christmas so that’s good enough for me. Intense explosion of hops on theContinue reading “Neonraptor Brewing Co – Carol!, IPA (6.6% ABV”
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Stewart Brewing – All Good in the Pud Christmas Pudding Ale (4.4% ABV)
Hello, and welcome back to the Eternal Hoptimists, I spotted this one as a Christmas special in Lidl at £1.79 a can and being brewed by the usually reliable Stewart Brewing it seemed only right to give it a try for our readers. The can suggests sugar, spice and all things nice so perfect forContinue reading “Stewart Brewing – All Good in the Pud Christmas Pudding Ale (4.4% ABV)”
North Brewing Co X Neonraptor Brewing Co – Imperial Stout (8.5% ABV)
Hello, and welcome back to the Eternal Hoptimists, An imperial stout but with added cacao (husks and nibs), peanuts and banana, so there’s a lot going on flavour wise here. Lactose is also listed on the ingredients, presumably to add a creaminess but will it make it a little bit too sweet. Complex and multi-layeredContinue reading “North Brewing Co X Neonraptor Brewing Co – Imperial Stout (8.5% ABV)”
Tartarus Beers x Amity Brew Co x The Disappearing Chin – Azeban Imperial Strawberry and Vanilla Milkshake IPA (8.0% ABV)
Hello, and welcome back to the Eternal Hoptimists, As we have come to except the can art is superb as well as being slightly bizarre; this one being a like a demonic raccoon that is covered with feathers. As the can says, “scan this code to learn the tale.” Apparently in Abenaki mythology Azeban isContinue reading “Tartarus Beers x Amity Brew Co x The Disappearing Chin – Azeban Imperial Strawberry and Vanilla Milkshake IPA (8.0% ABV)”
Northern Monk X Rivington X Vice Press, Patron Project with Thought Bubble – Ride Like Fire, DDH IPA (7.0% ABV)
Welcome back to the Eternal Hoptimists! Last weekend, Sam and a group of his friends went to the Thought Bubble Comic Convention in Leeds/Harrogate. Where they stumbled upon this beauty, its a Limited Patrons Project DDH IPA which was brewed in conjunction to the festival. Unfortunately its the last one of the Collab’s with NorthernContinue reading “Northern Monk X Rivington X Vice Press, Patron Project with Thought Bubble – Ride Like Fire, DDH IPA (7.0% ABV)”
Northern Monk – Trick or Treat(7.4% ABV)
Hi there fellow beer lovers, Muwahahahah…. the time has come and the bell has rang, its Halloween night, and the spooks are out for a fright! Trick or Treat what will it be, only time will tell and only Sam will see! the trick with this one is it sticks to your ribs, not aContinue reading “Northern Monk – Trick or Treat(7.4% ABV)”
Glen Cannich – Pumpkin Spiced Stout (4.5% ABV)
Welcome back to the Eternal Hoptomists Spookoween 2023 special! I’ll be honest in saying that beers that are brewed on a budget and sold at cheap prices in the discount stores are more often than not very forgettable. To be fair to Home Bargains the deal that they have struck with Glen Cannich brewery hasn’tContinue reading “Glen Cannich – Pumpkin Spiced Stout (4.5% ABV)”
Phantom Brewing Co – Lucid Dreams(4.6% ABV)
Welcome back to the Eternal Hoptimists Spookoween 2023 special. All of these horrors, are taking their toll on Sam! He can’t get a break from them, there even coming to him in his dreams now! Join Sam on his spiral into his subconscious as he explores Lucid Dreams from Phantom Brewing. A very good exampleContinue reading “Phantom Brewing Co – Lucid Dreams(4.6% ABV)”
Spookton Brew Co – Giggles(4.0% ABV)
Welcome back to the Eternal Hoptimists Spookoween 2023 special. Kayla circumvented the labyrinth to save Sam & John as planned, unfortunately Sam was in there a little too long, so he had gone a bit mad, as he now has the giggles! This is the second Spookton Brew Co beer we have had on theContinue reading “Spookton Brew Co – Giggles(4.0% ABV)”
NeonRaptor Brew Co – Spell Casting, Blue Potion Sour (5.0% ABV)
Welcome back to the Eternal Hoptimists Spookoween 2023 special. John and Sam have been lost to the Knightmare Dungeon, and its up to Kayla to seek them out, With her spellcasting Blue potion in hand, will she be F-L-O-A-T ing through the traps and pitfalls or will she turn into a T-O-A-D! Much like theContinue reading “NeonRaptor Brew Co – Spell Casting, Blue Potion Sour (5.0% ABV)”
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