The Eternal Hoptimists

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Four City-dwellers, Beer lovers, and Devourers of Biscuits! We're always trying new craft ales and T|E|H is our outlet to share our thoughts with the world. #beerrevies #beerlovers #craftbeerlovers

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.

#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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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?
#beeroclock #beerlovers #beerreview

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.
#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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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.

#beeroclock #beerlovers #beerreviews #traditionalbeers #CAMRA

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.

#beeroclock #beerlovers #beerreviews #traditionalbeers #CAMRA

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.
#beeroclock #beerlovers #beerreviews #traditionalbeers #CAMRA

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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INTO THE MILD 2026 🍺

Sam takes on the simply named Mild from Lunebrew because sometimes you don’t need a flashy name when the beer does the talking.
#beeroclock #beerlovers #beerreviews #traditionalbeers #CAMRA

http://theeternalhoptimists.co.uk/2026/05/20/into-the-mild-2026-lunebrew-brewing-mild-4-2-abv/

Into the Mild 2026 – Lunebrew Brewing : Mild (4.2% ABV)

Hi there fellow beer lovers, Welcome back to Into The Mild, where we continue our mission of giving this classic beer style the attention it deserves. This time, we found one out in the wild, at a …

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INTO THE MILD 2026

John dives into Red Rascal from Badger Brewery a 4.0% Cherry Mild; but is it Sweet, fruity, and very easy to sink a few of.

#beeroclock #beerlovers #beerreviews #traditionalbeers #CAMRA

http://theeternalhoptimists.co.uk/2026/05/19/into-the-mild-2026-badger-brewery-red-rascal-cherry-mild-4-0-abv/

Into the Mild 2026 – Badger Brewery: Red Rascal, Cherry Mild ( 4.0% ABV)

Hi there fellow beer lovers,Welcome back to Into The Mild, the series where we celebrate the beers that don’t always shout the loudest, but more often than not end up being the ones you’d happily o…

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INTO THE MILD 2026!

Lee takes on Overhaul from Jolly Sailor Brewery — a 3.7% Dark Ruby Mild proving once again that “old man beer” is actually just “people knowing what they’re doing.” #beeroclock #beerlovers #beerreviews #traditionalbeers #CAMRA

http://theeternalhoptimists.co.uk/2026/05/18/into-the-mild-2026-jolly-sailor-brewery-overhaul-dark-ruby-mild-abv-3-7/

Into the Mild 2026 : Jolly Sailor brewery – Overhaul, Dark Ruby Mild (ABV 3.7%)

Hi there fellow beer lovers,Welcome to Into The Mild! where we shine a light on one of Britain’s most underrated beer styles. Milds might once have been known as the easy-going, lower ABV pints of …

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