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Peter’s ventured into dessert territory this time with Marshmallow Mountain from Siren Craft Brew. but will he be on a sugar high? or a pillow of sugary sadness?

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http://theeternalhoptimists.co.uk/2026/06/11/siren-craft-brew-marshmallow-mountain-chocolate-marshmallow-porter-5-1-abv/

Siren Craft Brew – Marshmallow Mountain Chocolate Marshmallow Porter (5.1% ABV)

Welcome back lovers of great beer. Shopping in Asda, I spy a chocolate porter? Yes please, but hold on a second, marshmallow too, not so sure about that… According to the label, it’s brewed with sp…

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The Eternal Hoptimists 2d ago

Stu’s gone full dessert goblin this time with Sweet Summer Crumble from Naryensztadt Craft Brewery

A 4.2% Smoothie Beer that sounds like someone looked at an actual crumble and thought:
“Yeah… but what if this got us slightly tipsy?”

#beeroclock #beerlovers #beerreviews #sourbeers #CAMRA

http://theeternalhoptimists.co.uk/2026/06/09/naryensztadt-craft-brewery-smoothie-beer-sweet-summer-crumble-4-2-abv/

Naryensztadt Craft Brewery – Smoothie Beer, sweet Summer crumble (4.2% ABV)

Hi there fellow beer lovers, Maryensztadt ( no I cant pronounce that) Craft Brewery are one of Poland’s better-known modern craft breweries, they have been brewing since 2015 and building a reputat…

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Steve Mitchell 3d ago

Although the final session of the beer festival finished on Saturday evening, here is - belatedly - my final completed list from the five days of the event. As you can see, I only really drink the cask ales: I hold the key keg beers in contempt (although I did have a single sip of one from my friend’s glass!)

I have a very simple scoring system: I try to sample every beer, so only drink in half pints. Each time I try a beer, I tick it off (any further halves gain extra ticks accordingly) and this represents a default score of three stars. A cartoon ’thumbs up’ promotes this to a four star tasting, as a ‘thumbs down’ demotes to two stars. The word ‘Yuk!’ relegates a beer to a single star as ‘Yum’ allocates a full five star rating. The acronym ‘BOF’ signifies the beer that received my vote as the best of festival.

#CAMRA #RealAle #ThurrockBeerAndCiderFestival

Steve Mitchell 5d ago

I'm at the final session of my local beer festival and I thought that the entertainment laid on was a rather superb Belgian jazz combo, but apparently, a 60s covers band was just doing a sound check

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The Eternal Hoptimists 5d ago

"in a world full of ultra-hazy hop bombs, can a “Very English” IPA still stand out from the crowd?"

Chris investigates!

#beerlovers #beeroclock #beerreviews #traditionalbeer #CAMRA

http://theeternalhoptimists.co.uk/2026/06/06/redwillow-brewery-very-english-ipa-5-3-abv/

Redwillow Brewery- Very English IPA (5.3% ABV)

Hi there fellow beer lovers,Chris is stepping up to the bar with Very English IPA from RedWillow Brewery a beer proudly wearing its roots on its sleeve. At 5.3% ABV, this is less about tropical ove…

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The Eternal Hoptimists Jun 4

Peter’s back with something carrying a little more punch this time

We’re cracking into West Side Glory, a 7.0% West Coast IPA from Thornbridge Brewery and Stone Brewing.

#beeroclock #beerlovers #beerreviews #traditionalbeers #CAMRA

http://theeternalhoptimists.co.uk/2026/06/04/thornbridge-x-stone-brewing-west-side-glory-west-coast-ipa-7-0-abv/

Thornbridge x Stone Brewing – West Side Glory West Coast IPA (7.0% ABV)

Welcome back beer fans. Another West Coast IPA and another collaboration beer, but this promises to be very good, coming from two of the best breweries around. No gimmicks just a classic brew, hope…

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Steve Mitchell Jun 2

It's the first session of the Thurrock Beer and Cider Festival. This year there are 67 different cask ales on offer; let's see how many we can sample this year

#CAMRA #ThurrockBeerAndCiderFestival #RealAle #CaskAle

The Eternal Hoptimists May 30

Today Chris is checking out a beer that sounds like its a rejected title from the Big Bang theory. #beeroclock #beerlovers #beerreviews #CAMRA

http://theeternalhoptimists.co.uk/2026/05/30/azvex-brewing-co-dunning-kreuger-effect-ipa-6-2-abv/

Azvex Brewing Co – Dunning Kreuger Effect, IPA (6.2% ABV)

Hi there fellow beer lovers,Chris is back with something boldly named from Azvex Brewing Co. At 6.2% ABV, this one sounds like the sort of beer best enjoyed before somebody in the pub starts confid…

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The Eternal Hoptimists May 28

New review incoming from Peter

Today We’re taking a look at Wilko 92 Tribute Ale; a 3.9% Session Blonde from Ossett Brewery, brewed alongside The Old Peacock and the Wilko92 Foundation. With proceeds helping fund a statue.

#beeroclock #beerlovers #beerreviews #traditionalbeers #CAMRA

http://theeternalhoptimists.co.uk/2026/05/28/ossett-brewery-x-the-old-peacock-x-wilko92-foundation-wilko-92-tribute-ale-session-blonde-3-9-abv/

Ossett Brewery x The Old Peacock x Wilko92 Foundation – Wilko 92 Tribute Ale Session Blonde (3.9% ABV)

As a rule of thumb, I steer clear of anything associated with a certain football club from West Yorkshire, as I am a fan of an opposing Yorkshire club. This is an exception because it is a beer and…

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The Eternal Hoptimists May 24

NTO THE MILD 2026

Sam heads to a galaxy far, far away with The Malt Awakens from Wye Valley Brewery a 3.7% Galactic Mild proving Mild's have fully entered hyperspace.
#beeroclock #beerlovers #beerreviews #traditionalbeers #CAMRA

http://theeternalhoptimists.co.uk/2026/05/24/into-the-mild-2026-wye-valley-brewery-the-malt-awakens-galactic-mild-3-7-abv/

Into the Mild 2026 – Wye Valley Brewery : The Malt Awakens, Galactic Mild (3.7% ABV)

Hi there fellow beer lovers,Now, we’re always a little wary when a beer leans heavily into a pun, because as every Jedi knows, too heavy a theming can often lead to disturbance in the pint. Still, …

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