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

Chris investigates!

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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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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.

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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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Kayla’s ventured into the wizarding world of beer this time with Albus Crumbledore from Brew York

A Mixed Fruit Crumble Sour that sounds less like a beer and more like something served at a suspiciously cosy tavern just off Diagon Alley.

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http://theeternalhoptimists.co.uk/2026/06/02/brew-york-albus-crumbledore-mixed-fruit-crumble-sour-4-6-abv/

Brew York – Albus Crumbledore, mixed fruit crumble sour (4.6% ABV)

Hi there fellow beer lovers, Name: Albus Crumbledore Brewery: Brew York Aroma : Mulled wine with sour winter berries. Appearance : Deep scarlet, with a pink head when poured which quickly turned to…

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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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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.

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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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Captain Toffee Stout from Jolly Sailor Brewery absolutely sounds like the sort of beer that was invented after someone said:
“Go on then… put pudding in it.”

What do you think Lee?
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http://theeternalhoptimists.co.uk/2026/05/26/jolly-sailor-brewery-captain-toffee-stout-4-6-abv/

Jolly Sailor Brewery – Captain Toffee Stout (4.6% ABV)

Hi there fellow beer lovers,Some beers are brewed to challenge the palate. Others are brewed because somebody, somewhere, looked at a dessert menu and thought, “That would probably work in a pint.”…

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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.
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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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INTO THE MILD 2026

Lee cracks into Theakston Brewery Mild Smooth Dark Ale a 3.4% reminder that “traditional” and “boring” are absolutely not the same thing.

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http://theeternalhoptimists.co.uk/2026/05/23/into-the-mild-2026-theakston-mild-smooth-dark-ale-3-4-abv/

Into the Mild 2026 – Theakston: Mild Smooth Dark Ale (3.4% ABV)

Hi there fellow beer lovers, When it comes to classic Yorkshire brewing, Theakston has been around the block a few times, and there’s something reassuring about seeing a mainstream brewery still ke…

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INTO THE MILD 2026

Sam explores Mind Palace from Black Lodge Brewery a 5% Mild that feels like the style’s slightly chaotic cousin who’s turned up with stronger opinions and a personal development plan.

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http://theeternalhoptimists.co.uk/2026/05/22/into-the-mild-2026-black-lodge-brewery-mind-palace-5-0-abv/

Into the mild 2026 – Black Lodge Brewery: Mind Palace (5.0% ABV)

Hi there fellow beer lovers, Welcome back to Into The Mild, where we continue digging through the darker corners of Britain in search of the illusive mild. This time around, Sam’s taking a look at …

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INTO THE MILD 2026

Stu checks out the Restoration Series Dark Mild from Abbeydale Brewery, a beer style reminder that Milds never needed reinventing in the first place.
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http://theeternalhoptimists.co.uk/2026/05/21/into-the-mild-2026-abbeydale-dark-mild-restoration-series-4-0-abv/

Into The Mild 2026 – Abbeydale : Dark Mild, restoration Series (4.0% ABV)

Hi there fellow beer lovers, Welcome back to Into The Mild, the series where we celebrate one of the UK’s most underrated beer styles. Spotting a Mild out in the wild always feels like a bit of a v…

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