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
Celestial Twins - 4.5%
Celestial Twins
Shiny
4.5% abv
Soft as moonlight, bright as a supernova. This hazy pale brings tropical fruit, citrus zest and a hint of white grape, all balanced on a smooth, gently bitter base. Hopped with Citra, Mosaic, Nelson Sauvin and Idaho 7 for a flavour profile that’s equal parts juicy and otherworldly. Vegan friendly.
Coconut Macaroon Stout - 5.4%
Coconut Macaroon Stout
Abbeydale
5.4% abv
Irresistibly coconutty, this time we've looked to one of our favourite teatime treats for inspiration. A delicious chocolatey character from a carefully chosen malt bill meets a generous sprinkling of toasted coconut, boosted by Sabro hops. Sweet and slurpable stout with a smooth finish. Gluten free and vegan friendly.
Outrun - 4.2%
Outrun
Lenton Lane
4.2% abv
A classic best bitter that has a smooth, fruity edge and a crisp, bitter finish. Brewed with Olicana, Jester and Goldings.
Humble Beginnings - 4%
Humble Beginnings
Wilde Child
4% abv
This beer is an exact clone and pays homage to the first ever all grain beer that Wilde Child's owner produced on a homebrew scale back in 2011. A simple grain bill of pale and wheat malts backed up by the winning combination of Cascade and Citra hops equal one perfectly sessionable beverage. Vegan friendly.
Craft Keg Available
Quasi - 4.5%
Quasi
Electric Bear
4.5% abv
Resinous, punchy pale ale and every bit as crushable, just with the gluten taken out. Dry hopped with Idaho 7 and Riwaka CGX over a whirlpool of Enigma and Centennial, it brings a sharp citrusy bite with notes of grapefruit, yuzu and dank pine. Gluten free and 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
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
Krushd - 4.5%
Krushd
Thornbridge
4.5% abv
A single hopped pale ale using Krush known for its excellent bittering qualities and vibrant fruit-forward profile. Expect punchy, ripe flavours led by bright orange and mango notes, with juicy, tropical undertones from start to finish.
Bitter - 3.8%
Bitter
Kirkstall
3.8% abv
Amber malt taking centre stage in this bitter, East Kent Golding adding a touch of forest fruits alongside a thirst-quenching bitterness.
Hazy Jaipur - 5.9%
Hazy Jaipur
Thornbridge
5.9% abv
Hazy Jaipur, formerly known as DDH Jaipur, uses the same ingredients as our flagship Jaipur. What sets it apart is the double dry hopping, which creates a vibrant radiant haze and a soft, pillowy mouthfeel. This beer delivers a burst of tropical notes with juicy mango and pineapple at the forefront. Hops: Chinook, Centennial, Ahtanum, Simcoe, Columbus and Cascade. Vegan friendly.
Business as Usual - 4.4%
Business as Usual
Derby
4.4% abv
A balanced easy drinking, malty, traditional amber beer.
Clique Fiesta - 4.8%
Clique Fiesta
Wilde Child
4.8% abv
Biscoff milk stout. A lower percentage version of its bigger sibling – Clique Fest. This still contains 6 malts, has a medium body on the palate and lactose for a creamy mouthfeel. All that combined with some mega tasty biscoff flavouring means you can kick back and enjoy the autumnal months with a hit to the senses. Contains lactose.
By Default - 4.5%
By Default
Lenton Lane
4.5% abv
A bright golden ale that we've brewed using US Simcoe, Cascade and Chinook hops for citrus vibes and a smooth finish.
Easy Livin' - 4.3% (keg)
Easy Livin' (keg)
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.
Fruit Machine - 5.5% (keg)
Fruit Machine (keg)
Lost Pier
5.5% abv
Our smooth and rounded NEIPA with a low bitterness and creamy sweet mouth-feel from high amounts of flaked oats and carapils in the malt bill. Expect juicy citrus aromas from the Citra dry hops and an exotic fruity palate from Azacca and Sorachi Ace hops. A small amount apricot puree was added for an extra fruity hit all brought together by a fruity English ale yeast. Vegan friendly.
Lightbulb - 4.5% (keg)
Lightbulb (keg)
Verdant
4.5% abv
As pale as a 100W light bulb but as juicy as an IPA. Sessionable, quenching and totally addictive. Biscuity malt base with a hint of sweetness all drenched in fruity/dank hops.
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.