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The Hoptimist (Free House)

Beer (sort)Average Score (sort)No. Samples (sort)
Cwrw Iâl - Kia Kaha!Excellent1
Dovecote - Colomen BachGood1
Dovecote - Dove Down UnderExcellent1
Cwrw Iâl - Pocket RocketNot Tried0
Dovecote - Dove DarkNot Tried0
Picture 1. The Hoptimist, Llangollen, Denbighshire
Picture 2. The Hoptimist, Llangollen, Denbighshire

Visits Details

14 Sep 2019 (Magnus Greel)
Mid evening fairly quiet in this back street micropub, just a group of three and a couple off to a wedding do. Friendly welcome from the knowledgeable barman who was happy to provide tasters of the 5 cask beers on offer, I've not listed the 6 keg choices also available.
BeerABVScoreNotes
Cwrw Iâl - Kia Kaha!4.30ExcellentSpicy aroma belied its peaty hoppy bitterness and kiwi fruit hints
Dovecote - Dove Down Under4.80ExcellentComplex floral hoppy unfined broth
Dovecote - Colomen Bach3.70GoodRather biscuity sweet and malty for my palate
Cwrw Iâl - Pocket Rocket4.00Not Tried
Dovecote - Dove Dark3.60Not Tried

About The Hoptimist

The pub sign. The Hoptimist, Llangollen, Denbighshire

Summary of Beer Scores

 Total
Exceptional-
Excellent2
Good1
Acceptable-
Poor-

Website.

The pub is found in Llangollen, Denbighshire, LL20 8PS.

In Market Street, a micropub set up in a former cafe by two local breweries. beer served from taps. There is an extra room upstairs.

We have visited this pub once, seen 5 different beers and tried 3 of them.

Map location

Postcode: LL20 8PS