The Hoptimist Draycott
Draycott, DE72 3PS

The Hoptimist Draycott
Draycott, DE72 3PS

Cask Beers Available

Cask Beers Available

Shires' Edge - 4%

Shires' Edge

Red Dog

4% abv

Copper coloured and malt forward English bitter. Aromas and taste: earthy, spicy and floral. A double combination of English hops balance perfectly here.

Infinity IPA - 4.6%

Infinity IPA

Blue Monkey

4.6% abv

An infinitely satisfying golden ale brewed with 'Citra' hops from the USA. We brewed this to celebrate the famous 'Infinite Monkey Theorem'. If you don't know what that is... Google it!

Mill Town - 4.2%

Mill Town

Crich

4.2% abv

Traditional, easy drinking pale, with a light dry hop of Azacca and Solero to give this crisp ale a fruity character.

Craft Keg Available

Trance - 5.2%

Trance

Little Brewing

5.2% abv

This zippy citrus hazy pale smacks of tropical flavours with a light bitterness all thanks to the generous use of Nectaron and Superdelic hops. Gluten free and vegan friendly.

Hoppy New Beer! - 4.8%

Hoppy New Beer!

Crich

4.8% abv

An easy drinking, hazy IPA with bitter, juicy, hoppy vibes from a double dry hop of Simcoe and Mosaic.

Jute - 4.2%

Jute

Salt

4.2% abv

A spin on the classic hazy style, with a seamless blend of Australian and American hops to create a seriously juicy session IPA delivering juicy, citrus notes and a low bitterness, melon-rind finish. Brewed for easy drinking, uncompromising on flavour. Hops: Centennial, Mosaic, Topaz and Vic Secret. 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

Passion Fruit Martini - 3.4%

Passion Fruit Martini

Lilley's

3.4% abv

A modern classic. A crowd pleasing combination of vanilla and passion fruit with a hint of lime mixed with crisp Somerset cider. The hint of lime cuts through the delightful sweetness of the passion fruit leaving you with subtle aromas and taste of vanilla.

Pineapple Cider - 3.4%

Pineapple Cider

Lilley's

3.4% abv

Using our legendary skills in blending fruit with our fantastic cider we have come up with this pineapple delight. in this fruity fusion pineapple juice is paired with our crisp somerset cider creating this exciting fresh flavour.

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.

Mango - 4%

Mango

Lilley's

4% abv

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

Fiery Fox - 6.5%

Fiery Fox

Gwynt y Ddraig

6.5% abv

Golden medium cider with a refreshing apple aroma. Smooth balanced flavour that has a fresh, crisp sharpness.

Coming Soon

Evolution - 4.3%

Evolution

Blue Monkey

4.3% abv

A premium pale ale, golden in colour and deliciously fruity, packed full of cascade hops and then dry hopped for extra punch.

Lit - 4.5%

Lit

Beartown

4.5% abv

Our hop forward super pale ale. We use the finest and freshest American hops, Chinook, and Mosaic added, later in the boil, and a whirlpool for maximum punch. Drinkers are greeted with a citrusy and fruity hop profile balanced on top of a lip-smacking bitterness that climbs out of the glass and begs you to drink another. Previously known as Literate. Vegan friendly.

Best Bitter - 3.7%

Best Bitter

Beartown

3.7% abv

A copper coloured session bitter with light malty character toffee yet fruity taste and smooth hoppy finish. Vegan friendly.

Only Tomorrow - 4.2%

Only Tomorrow

Liquid Light

4.2% abv

Session pale ale crafted with Krush hops sourced directly from the Yakima Valley in America. This exceptional beer delivers an explosion of citrus, tropical, stone fruit, and berry notes, creating a refreshing and invigorating taste profile that is sure to delight the palate. Gluten free and vegan friendly.

Lunar Haze - 4.5% (keg)

Lunar Haze (keg)

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.

Hayward - 4.2% (keg)

Hayward (keg)

Thornbridge

4.2% abv

A kiwi and lime sour. We thought this classic pairing would work perfectly in a kettle sour, enhancing the sharpness and providing a real spectrum of flavour. This beer is light, refreshing and full of zesty citrus, balanced with just a little tartness.

Day Tripper - 4.3% (keg)

Day Tripper (keg)

Liquid Light

4.3% abv

This thick juicy cask Pale Ale is packed full of Amarillo at flameout and double dry-hopped with yet more Amarillo and Motueka for a huge fruity citrusy aroma and lush notes of orange and mandarin on the palate. This monster hop profile sits well on a malt bed of pale ale, oats and Munich malt.

Vortex - 4.4% (keg)

Vortex (keg)

Shiny

4.4% abv

Our first ever nitro stout. Rich, bold flavours whirling together in our smooth Vortex. Vegan friendly.

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