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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.
Ventured out a little further into town before the ice hockey today... Stumbled into the Victoria Commercial... It's stunning in here... #beeroclock #beerlovers #beerreview
February 1, 2026 at 8:50 PM
Weekend reviews just hit different... Sam checks in with this final Brulo, thinking ahead to sunnier days and not so dry happenings!

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Brulo – Lust for Life (0.5% ABV)
Hi there fellow beer lovers, Sam is back just in time for the weekend, ready and raring to go... you might even say.. he has a new "lust for life". Name: Lust for Life, IPA Brewery:  Brulo Aroma : Strong noted of Hop and Grapefruit with an almost grassy like finish. Appearance : Clear Golden ale with a finger width brilliant white tight head when poured.
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January 30, 2026 at 2:00 PM
Mash Gang are known for their darker AF magic… but what happens when Kayla puts one of their lagers under the spotlight?
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MashGang – Glug, Lager (0.5% ABV)
Hi there fellow beer lovers, Kayla is back again today checking out something from our friends over at Mash Gang. Mash Gang do produce some top tier AF tipples particularly on the darker side, but what about lagers?.. well lets find out! Name: Glug Brewery: Mash Gang Aroma : Lime & Hop scent with an almost herbal like backing…
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January 28, 2026 at 2:00 PM
its week two and Kayla returns with Brulo’s King for a Day; will it take the throne. and is the Crown optional??.. #beeroclock #beerlovers #beerreviews
Brulo – King for a day (0.5% ABV)
Hi there fellow beer lovers, Kayla is back with the next entry in our low ABV series, this time pouring Brulo’s King for a Day (0.5% ABV). With a name like that, there’s an expectation of something bold and memorable and in the low alcohol world, that’s a tall order Brulo - King for a day Name: King for a day…
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January 26, 2026 at 2:02 PM
Today Kayla takes this Brulo’s 5 Fruit Gose for a spin as our low ABV journey continues. But, will this leave her Salty? or in good spirits? #beeroclock #beerlovers #beerreviews
Brulo – 5 Fruit Gose- 0.0%
Hi there fellow beer lovers, We are back again with another Low BAV offering. Today Kayla is back at the helm for this next review as we turn our attention to Brulo’s 5 Fruit Gose. Known for pushing flavour boundaries within the low and no alcohol space, Brulo have built a reputation for beers that aim to deliver depth and balance without relying on alcohol to do the heavy lifting.
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January 22, 2026 at 2:11 PM
Sam’s back with Brulo’s Sabro Galaxy, diving deeper into flavour at 0.5% with a hoppy name like this one, I only hope it delivers what it promises. #beeroclock #beerlovers #beerreviews
Brulo : Sabro Galaxy, DDH IPA (0.5% ABV)
Hi there fellow beer lovers, Sam is back in the saddle for our latest low ABV review, this time with Brulo’s Sabro Galaxy (0.5% ABV). With a hop-forward name like that, expectations are naturally raised and given Brulo’s track record in this category, there’s plenty of interest in how much flavour can be delivered at such a low strength.
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January 21, 2026 at 2:01 PM
I know we've been quiet this year so far, but don't worry we've been working behind the scenes. For our first review of 2026 is Sam cracking open a Heaps Norma's Quiet XPA. Calm, collected, and a cheeky low ABV #beeroclock #beerreview #beerlovers
Heaps Normal – Quiet XPA (0.5% ABV)
A new year has begun, so as is tradition, we are turning their attention to a category that continues to evolve and improve: low ABV beer. This year we’ll be taking a considered look at a selection of beers from Brulo, Heaps Normal, and a couple of others too. As always, we’ll be approaching each beer on its own merits, applying the same standards we use across all our reviews; lets keep our fingers crossed as these ones are a little more mainstream than those we usually cover at this time of year.
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January 19, 2026 at 2:01 PM
Out of the fungal wasteland crawls Remnant (5.2%) – Brew York.
Lime, melon, and something... unnervingly unnatural.
Chris braved it, but this infected brew didn’t survive the apocalypse.
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TEH: 13 Haunted Beers – Brew York : Remnant, NEIPA ( 5.2% ABV)
The nights are drawing in, the air is turning crisp, and somewhere in the shadows… the beers are getting stranger. Welcome back, brave drinkers, to the Eternal Hoptimists’ Spook-o-ween Special, our annual descent into the cellar where 13 haunted brews await. Each one cursed with mystery, mischief, and maybe even a little magic. From ghostly pales to monstrous stouts, we’re once again lighting the lantern to uncover what goes…
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October 27, 2025 at 3:00 PM
The cellar door creaked… and out slithered Serpentine (5.7%) : Otherworld Brewing.
A blood-red sour swirling with red fruits and a wicked bite.
Even Sam, who is no fan of sours was tempted by the serpent’s charm. #beeroclock #TEHspookoween2025 #beerreviews
TEH: 13 Haunted Beers -Otherworld Brewing : Serpentine, Scottish Fruited Sour ( 5.7% ABV)
The nights are drawing in, the air is turning crisp, and somewhere in the shadows… the beers are getting stranger. Welcome, brave drinkers, to the Eternal Hoptimists’ Spook-o-ween Special — 13 haunted brews cursed with mystery, mischief, and maybe even a little magic. From ghostly pales to monstrous stouts, we’ll be shining a lantern into the cellar to see what goes…
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October 25, 2025 at 2:01 PM
Our Spook-o-ween Special begins with Phantasm by Otherworld Brewing — a crisp, citrusy spectre of a beer.
Sam took the first sip… and lived to tell the tale (just). #beeroclock #TEHspookoween2025 #beerreviews
TEH: 13 Haunted Beers – Otherworld Brewing : Phantasm, NZ IPA (5.5% ABV)
The nights are drawing in, the air is turning crisp, and somewhere in the shadows… the beers are getting stranger. Welcome, brave drinkers, to the Eternal Hoptimists’ Spook-o-ween Special; 13 haunted brews cursed with mystery, mischief, and maybe even a little magic. From ghostly pales to monstrous stouts, we’ll be shining a lantern into the cellar to see what goes…
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October 19, 2025 at 5:00 PM