The Hoptimist
Spondon, Derby, DE21 7FH
Spondon, Derby, DE21 7FH
The Hoptimist
Spondon, Derby, DE21 7FH
Spondon, Derby, DE21 7FH
Cask Beers Available
Cask Beers Available
Start Line - 4.2%
Start Line
Bristol Beer Factory
4.2% abv
Next in our evolution brews. All Kiwi hop goodness in this session pale ale celebrates the family of Pacific Jade with its complex citrus and spice. Introducing the hop family, born from Pacific we have Nectaron and Waimea, expect mandarin orange and a tropical slice from new hop to BBF tanks Nectaron. All built on a clean Pilsner and Hana malt base, progressive meets classic malt platform. New Zealand make hops that fly in cask, simple.
Guerrilla - 4.9%
Guerrilla
Blue Monkey
4.9% abv
Our award winning revolutionary stout. A hearty pitch black beer full of malty complexity balanced by a robust bitter bite.
Celestial - 4%
Celestial
Black Hole
4% abv
A session IPA that doesn't compromise on flavour! Dry-hopped with Nelson Sauvin for a tropical fruit aroma while a lower abv retains drinkability.
Old Brown Mouse - 4.2%
Old Brown Mouse
Three Blind Mice
4.2% abv
A traditional full bodied and malty best bitter.
Craft Keg Available
Electric Boogaloo - 4.5%
Electric Boogaloo
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.
Alpacalypse - 4.3%
Alpacalypse
Salt
4.3% abv
A modestly hazy and crisp session IPA that's enviably laid-back. Seriously crushable at 4.3%, this IPA cuts through the chaos to deliver subtle tropical flavours, citrus aromas and a gentle bitterness; delivering a light and refreshing finish. 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
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.
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Sparks - 4.5%
Sparks
Thornbridge
4.5% abv
A great example of the classic bitter British style. Pouring with a rich copper hue, this beer greets you with inviting aromas of sweet malt and delicate floral notes. On the palate, a gentle honeyed character is balanced by a touch of orange zest and a beautifully earthy depth from the English hops. Collaboration with Beak.
Pale Rider - 5.2%
Pale Rider
Kelham Island
5.2% abv
A pale ale forged from the finest Maris Otter malt and a special blend of American hops. The nose is of fresh citrus and berry fruits with a smooth juicy malt character and deceptively moreish finish that belies its strength. Vegan friendly.
Zephyr - 3.9%
Zephyr
Triple Point
3.9% abv
Fruity little pale ale, grapefruit, lemon and floral. Super pale, super bright, super tasty. Hops: Amarillo, Cascade, Centennial and Citra. Gluten free and vegan friendly.
Play The Classics - 4.5%
Play The Classics
Pentrich
4.5% abv
A bright and crisp amber coloured bitter, gently dry hopped with Moutere hops. These provide subtle fruity flavours over the top of a delicately sweet malt backbone, with notes of caramel and toffee.
Pariah - 4%
Pariah
Twisted Barrel
4% abv
Citra and Mosaic is the absolute classic hop combo - so we've used it in this super drinkable American pale. Smooth and easy drinking with a tropical hop character and lingering bitterness. Vegan friendly.
Trust In Nature - 4.8%
Trust In Nature
Shiny
4.8% abv
Hopped American Amber style with Amarillo and Chinook, this brew mirrors the rich, amber hue surrounding the mosquito in that film with Jeff Goldblum. Vegan friendly.
Back, Sack & Quack - 4.2%
Back, Sack & Quack
Dancing Duck
4.2% abv
A traditional mild recipe but full bodied with bags of malty flavour. Black cherry, cola and toffee with a caramel finish and a berry aroma.
Stratus - 4.7% (keg)
Stratus (keg)
Triple Point
4.7% abv
Crisp, refreshing hazy pale ale saturated with Cryo hops. Balanced malt profile loaded with oats, Maris Otter wheat and for a soft finish. Citrus, peach, tropical. Hops: Strata, Azacca, Mosaic, Centennial and Citra. Gluten free and vegan friendly.
Looking At Planet Earth - 5.8% (keg)
Looking At Planet Earth (keg)
Shiny
5.8% abv
Double dry hopped pale ale brewed with the zest of Citra, the earthy depths of Mosaic, and the mysterious hints of Strata. Vegan friendly.
Rattler - Original - 5.5% (keg)
Rattler - Original (keg)
Healeys
5.5% abv
A dry cider. Slightly cloudy in character, it is a young, light, tremendously fruity and refreshing cyder with a distinctive bite. Named after the feisty Cornish Rattler apple and blended with Healey's know-how, our Cornish Rattler Cyder has the crisp, fresh flavour you crave.
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The Hoptimist is in the Derby CAMRA branch area.