The Hoptimist
Spondon, Derby, DE21 7FH

The Hoptimist
Spondon, Derby, DE21 7FH

Cask Beers Available

Cask Beers Available

Lenton Lane - By Default

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.

Kirkstall - Bitter

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.

Shiny - Celestial Twins

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.

Abbeydale - Coconut Macaroon Stout

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.

Craft Keg Available

Verdant - Lightbulb

Lightbulb - 4.5%

Lightbulb

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.

Shiny - Session IPA

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.

Hawkstone - Premium Lager

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

Hawkstone - Cider

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

Castle Rock - Oatmeal Stout

Oatmeal Stout - 4.6%

Oatmeal Stout

Castle Rock

4.6% abv

Notes of dried fruit, roasted coffee and caramel are balanced by creamy oats, giving this beer it's characteristic smooth and luxurious mouthfeel. Vegan friendly.

Red Dog - Shires' Edge

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.

Thornbridge - Hazy Jaipur

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.

Castle Rock - Summer In The City

Summer In The City - 4.3%

Summer In The City

Castle Rock

4.3% abv

A single-hop IPA showcasing the aromatic and flavourful qualities of Mosaic. Its fruity aroma pops with ripe mango and succulent passion fruit. Rounded soft tropical and citrus flavours are balanced by an earthy, piney slight bitterness to finish.

Thornbridge - Crackendale

Crackendale - 5.2%

Crackendale

Thornbridge

5.2% abv

A single hopped Citra pale ale. It explodes with a fantastic tropical fruit aroma, giving way to guava and ripe citrus which burst through on the palate with a beautiful bitter and sweet balance.

Thornbridge - Jaipur Union

Jaipur Union - 5.9%

Jaipur Union

Thornbridge

5.9% abv

Here at Thornbridge we have a deep respect for British Brewing heritage and on hearing that the historic Burton Union system was being retired we decided we wanted to do our part in saving one of the sets. We installed it in Bakewell, and after getting up and running we brewed this batch of Jaipur using it, each pint is a true piece of history. Hops: Chinook, Centennial, Ahtanum, Simcoe, Columbus and Cascade.

Wilde Child - Clique Fiesta

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.

Tiny Rebel - Easy Livin'

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.

Lost Pier - Fruit Machine

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.

Healeys - Rattler - Original

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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