The Hoptimist Draycott
Draycott, DE72 3PS

The Hoptimist Draycott
Draycott, DE72 3PS

Cask Beers Available

Cask Beers Available

Railway Porter - 4.3%

Railway Porter

Brunswick

4.3% abv

Chocolate aroma with spicy fruit notes. A complex, full-bodied brew with distinct coffee and fruity after character.

White Feather - 3.6%

White Feather

Brunswick

3.6% abv

Extremely pale and full-bodied session ale. Refreshingly crisp with citrus hop nose.

AM:PM - 4.5%

AM:PM

Thornbridge

4.5% abv

A truly sessionable beer that allows you to enjoy all the flavours and body of an IPA. Bags of tropical fruit aromas, pineapple, tangerine, guava and passion fruit are balanced with a chewy, honeyed malt character. Hops: Ella, Citra, Nelson Sauvin and Amarillo. Gluten free.

Craft Keg Available

Easy Livin' - 4.3%

Easy Livin'

Tiny Rebel

4.3% abv

Session pale ale hopped with Cascade, Comet and Citra. Wind down with the smell of citrus, a tropical taste and a perfectly smooth finish. Vegan friendly.

Changeling - Strata - 5.5%

Changeling - Strata

Alter Ego

5.5% abv

Our rotating dry hop hazy pale returns and this time with the fantastic hop Strata, one of our favourites. Vegan friendly.

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.

Coming Soon

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.

Summer Glow - 4%

Summer Glow

Little Brewing

4% abv

Pale ale with Mandarina Bavaria hops giving a delicate orange citrus nose and a juicy flavour. Gluten free.

Osset X Thornbridge - 4.3%

Osset X Thornbridge

Ossett

4.3% abv

This third installment of our collaboration series is a pale ale using the New Zealand variety of Cascade hops combined with BBC and Spectrum to deliver a cask ale that combines fruity notes of pineapple and lime with a touch of pine freshness. Collaboration with Thornbridge Brewery.

Taj Mahaze - 4.6%

Taj Mahaze

Little Brewing

4.6% abv

Taj but double dry hopped! Brewed with tons of fruity, new world hops and created to celebrate our 5th birthday in 2025. Gluten free and vegan friendly.

Stand By Roy - 4.3% (keg)

Stand By Roy (keg)

Little Brewing

4.3% abv

It's Oasis season! El Dorado and Galaxy hops meet the Falconer's Flight blend to create this stunning hazy pale. Gluten free and vegan friendly.

Summer Pale - 5.1% (keg)

Summer Pale (keg)

Two By Two

5.1% abv

Pale ale with a tropical hop character. Barley and oats give a full creamy mouth feel. Vegan friendly.

Outer Limit - 5.4% (keg)

Outer Limit (keg)

Vocation

5.4% abv

Explore a new world of flavour that pushes the boundaries of hop expression. Galaxy and Riwaka hops unite to deliver an explosion of tropical fruits and citrus flavours, with layers of passionfruit, grapefruit and a touch of pine.

Hell Rat - 4% (keg)

Hell Rat (keg)

Ossett

4% abv

Defiant and untamed, Hell Rat is a crisp, fresh Helles lager forged in the unrelenting fires of the underworld. Reserved for sinners, not saints. A refreshing Helles style lager brewed with extra pale malt. Part of the all new RAT range, emerging from the Ossett Brewery nest. Born from the shadows, crafted for the bold. Vegan friendly.

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