The Hoptimist Draycott
Draycott, DE72 3PS
Draycott, DE72 3PS
The Hoptimist Draycott
Draycott, DE72 3PS
Draycott, DE72 3PS
Cask Beers Available
Cask Beers Available
Jaipur - 5.9%
Jaipur
Thornbridge
5.9% abv
A citrus dominated India Pale Ale, its immediate impression is soft and smooth yet builds to a crescendo of massive hoppiness accentuated by honey. An enduring, bitter finish.
Shire Horse - 3.9%
Shire Horse
Little Critters
3.9% abv
Our English Bitter is full of flavour that lingers gently on the palate. Using the finest ingredients we balance the sweetness from the malt with bite from the best quality hops. With a hint of caramel and toffee and the aroma of hedgerow fruits this is our take on a classic cask ale.
Cinder Toffee - 5%
Cinder Toffee
Blue Monkey
5% abv
A hearty, pitch black beer full of malty complexity. Very smooth, with a hint of Old English Toffee.
Craft Keg Available
10 Years After - 5%
10 Years After
Black Iris
5% abv
This NEIPA is jam packed full of incredible hops from Azacca in the boil to Mosaic Cryo on transfer. Dry hopped with Galaxy in the FV and just to finish it off, a touch more dry hopping with Mosaic in the conditioning tanks. Collaboration with The Abdication micropub to celebrate their 10th year. Vegan friendly.
Lunar Haze - 4.5%
Lunar Haze
Beavertown
4.5% abv
A hazy pale golden ale with aromas of tropical passion fruit, lemon citrus and a hint of peach and flavours of ripe passionfruit and sweet peach with a cloud lemon finish.
Ciders & Perries Available
Cider - 5% (keg)
Cider (keg)
Hawkstone
5% abv
Using the fresh pressed juice from apples picked locally, our master cider makers ferment with champagne yeast and mature the cider for up to 6 months, before cold-filtering to create a 5% medium dry cider that’s full of flavour and character. Never from concentrate, never pasteurised.
Coming Soon
Reverend - 4.5%
Reverend
Morgan Brewmasters
4.5% abv
Our flagship best bitter brewed to the same recipe for 30 years. A balance of malt and hops with a bitter sweet aftertaste.
S'more Fire - 5.2%
S'more Fire
Alter Ego
5.2% abv
A sweet milk stout with the addition of smoked malt to bring the fire and provide some balance and complexity to the sweet marshmallow. Contains lactose.
Pilgrim - 5%
Pilgrim
Abbeydale
5% abv
A seasonal special inspired by pumpkin pie! A spiced ale that's perfect for autumn. Inspired by some of our brewing friends from America, the spices used are kept a close secret. But here's a little clue, the combination is influenced by our favourite pumpkin pie recipe! Hops: Mt Hood. Gluten free and vegan friendly.
Woodlands - 5.5%
Woodlands
Thornbridge
5.5% abv
An absolute cracking autumnal ale. It’s packed with pumpkin goodness, which brings its distinctive earthy sweetness. Along with the pumpkin, we add a combination of cloves, coriander, and ginger to create a layered depth of flavour from start to finish. Hops: Chinook.
Twilight Pilgrim - 5%
Twilight Pilgrim
Abbeydale
5% abv
A pumpkin spice latte stout. Warming spices and dark, robust coffee meld seamlessly with a full malty body and a smooth, creamy finish to make this stout an instant autumnal classic. Hops: Mt Hood. Gluten free. Contains lactose.
Vaults Gold - 4.2%
Vaults Gold
Morgan Brewmasters
4.2% abv
A fruity, golden session English pale ale; soft apricot notes deliver a clean finish.
Powder Plot - 4.5%
Powder Plot
Acorn
4.5% abv
Light amber coloured ale with strong floral, herbal, citrus and hints of spiced berries.
Phantasm - 4.5%
Phantasm
Acorn
4.5% abv
Very pale yellow ale, well hopped with New Zealand hops to give citrusy, pine like aromas.
Jaipur - 5.9% (keg)
Jaipur (keg)
Thornbridge
5.9% abv
A citrus dominated India Pale Ale, its immediate impression is soft and smooth yet builds to a crescendo of massive hoppiness accentuated by honey. An enduring, bitter finish.
Green Mountain - 4.3% (keg)
Green Mountain (keg)
Thornbridge
4.3% abv
A beautiful hazy session IPA. We generously dry hop with Galaxy, Mosaic, Citra and Amarillo hops creating a hugely aromatic and juicy fruit bomb. Vegan friendly.
Heathen - 4.1% (keg)
Heathen (keg)
Abbeydale
4.1% abv
This wonderfully refreshing pale session beer showcases the marvellous Mosaic hops from America. Bursting with tropical fruit flavours and a pleasant citrus bitterness. Just in case there wasn't enough in the initial brew, we have dry hopped with even more Mosaic for good measure!
Crafty Pheasant - 4.5%
Crafty Pheasant
Lilley's
4.5% abv
A full bodied, cloudy traditional medium dry cider. It has a golden rustic appearance and is packed full of character and flavour.
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The Hoptimist Draycott is in the Erewash Valley CAMRA branch area.