The Hoptimist Draycott
Draycott, DE72 3PS

The Hoptimist Draycott
Draycott, DE72 3PS

Cask Beers Available

Cask Beers Available

Dark Drake - 4.5%

Dark Drake

Dancing Duck

4.5% abv

Delicious malty, caramel and liquorice flavours combine wonderfully in a smooth drinking velvety, oatmeal stout with a freshly roasted coffee and toffee finish.

Butterley - 3.4%

Butterley

Ossett

3.4% abv

A traditional, easy drinking Yorkshire Bitter, made from all British ingredients. Pale copper in colour, this beer initially has sweet malt and honey on the palate, followed by a moderately bitter finish. The delicate hop aromas can be described as floral and spicy.

White Rat - 4%

White Rat

Ossett

4% abv

Thriving on bold, hoppy citrus flavours, this maverick is always ahead of the curve. This very pale, hoppy ale is made from low colour malt. A combination of Cascade, Columbus and Amarillo hops produce an intensely aromatic and resinous finish.

Craft Keg Available

Four Bricked Walls - 4.7%

Four Bricked Walls

Silent

4.7% abv

Juicy, full-bodied, and packed full of Citra and Ekuanot hops.

Session IPA - 4.2%

Session IPA

Shiny

4.2% abv

Brewed specially for our pals at The Hoptimist, this easy-going session IPA is a banger. Citra, Mosaic and Simcoe hops roll out waves of juicy flavour, with a gentle bitterness that’ll see you right whether you’re in Draycott, Spondon, or Little Eaton. Gluten free and vegan friendly.

Premium Lager - 4.8%

Premium Lager

Hawkstone

4.8% abv

The original Hawkstone Lager. Bold, yet balanced, with a smooth body and top notes of light citrus complemented by a subtle, crisp bitterness and malty backbone. Setting the standard for a British Premium Lager.

Ciders & Perries Available

Two Trees - 4.5%

Two Trees

Gwynt y Ddraig

4.5% abv

A pale, fruity medium perry with an aroma of fruit and a hint of honey on the palate.

Pina Colada - 3.4%

Pina Colada

Lilley's

3.4% abv

You'll never get caught in the rain with this deliciously fresh and cool Pina Colada cider. Pineapple, rum, and coconut are all blended with our crisp Somerset cider. Escape with this smooth, sweet and summery delight. Perfect when served over ice with a fresh pineapple wedge to garnish.

Mango - 4%

Mango

Lilley's

4% abv

Smooth and sophisticated mango cider made with an ample portion of mango juice and Somerset cider.

Cherries & Berries - 4%

Cherries & Berries

Lilley's

4% abv

Somerset cider bursting with berry scrumptiousness. Crafted with the most sublime cherries and berries, this mouth-watering cider is sweet with a soft underlying berry flavour and bold cherry notes.

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

Blonde Bear - 4.2%

Blonde Bear

Little Critters

4.2% abv

Our blonde ale is a smooth, balanced, bear hug of a session beer. The bready, lightly caramel malt complements the premium variety of whole hops used, and with a light body, makes this a satisfying, authentic and moreish blonde, with hints of tropical fruit balanced with earthiness.

Turtley Tropical - 4.4%

Turtley Tropical

Little Critters

4.4% abv

Crafted with American aroma hops, this session pale ale offers a delightful tropical and fruity fragrance, complemented by an exceptionally smooth body and a subtle, lingering bitterness in its finish.

River Dancing - 4.8%

River Dancing

Red Dog

4.8% abv

An Irish Cream stout. We’ve taken six malts and mashed them together for a deep roasted, chocolate and coffee base. Finally infused with the moreish flavours of Irish Cream.

Buxton SPA - 4.1%

Buxton SPA

Buxton

4.1% abv

A light, refreshing, hoppy pale ale. A showcase for the incredibly aromatic North American hop Citra. It has a lovely citrus aroma, with juicy fruit flavours in the mouth. Medium bitterness.

22 - 4.3%

22

Dancing Duck

4.3% abv

A wonderfully balanced best bitter with good malty flavour and dark fruit notes, these are offset by a strong hop with a very clean finish. A great thirst quenching beer for any time of the day.

Record Run - 4.6%

Record Run

Shiny

4.6% abv

Brewed for speed but poured for leisure. This hazy pale bolts out the gates with El Dorado, Ekuanot and Mosaic. All revving together like they’ve got somewhere to be. Fruity, punchy, and slightly ahead of schedule. Best enjoyed before the tyres cool down. Vegan friendly.

Iron Brew - 4.8% (keg)

Iron Brew (keg)

Vault City

4.8% abv

There are many things Scotland has given to the world but perhaps the most iconic is Iron Brew. The bold colour and unique flavour evoke a sense of national pride that’s otherwise only found when talking about our tap water. It’s timeless, like a pint at the airport. So, here’s our take on the nation’s favourite soft drink, packed with pride and irony goodness in every sip. Vegan friendly.

There's No Crying In Karate - 5% (keg)

There's No Crying In Karate (keg)

Shiny

5% abv

A double dry hopped pale ale using advanced hop products Citra cryo, Citra Quantum Brite, Krush and Vic Secret. Collaboration with the students from Derby University Illustration/Graphics. Vegan friendly.

Electric Boogaloo - 4.5% (keg)

Electric Boogaloo (keg)

Tiny Rebel

4.5% abv

This little New England Style IPA has all the haze and hops you love but with the addition of passionfruit that cranks up the aroma and mouthfeel to 11.

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The Hoptimist Draycott is in the Erewash Valley CAMRA branch area.