Now for a UK sighting of a different variety. Rolling into Pubs across the UK in time for Saint Patrick’s day is Transformers themed beer – yes, we’ve hit that point in tie-in products! Named “Hoptimus Prime” it is “brewed using only British hops and barley malts this beer exhibits a rich array of malt and traditional fruity hop flavours, complemented by a crisp dry finish. The unique flavour of Hoptimus Prime transforms as each individual ingredient combines to satisfy all of your hoppy needs.”
It’s a seasonal ale from the Robinson’s Brewery on sale only through March and April. Check out more information on their website here, if you are a fan who enjoys a little drink down the local now and then. And remember, if you’re drinking, let someone else roll out!
DrGrim
Ah man! Too bad that's a UK thing. I collect bottles for the bar in my basement. I'd love to put a Hoptimus Prime bottle up there too.
Simian
Ummm…Yeah they did..and NABC's Hoptimus is Delicious..!!
Ceerad
I had this at a craft brew fest last year.
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FoC Grimlock
Well, you now..I bet a lot of people on this board don't know your boss and didn't go to World of Beer.
It's news because a pub is actually serving it for a couple of months.
…and so far, not one person has reported actually drinking the stuff, so until we get a few beer heads reporting a Hoptimus fueled pub crawl, the news should not go away. And if the report doesn't involve shouting one liners from the series and film into each others faces, then you keep going back until it does.
Beer's not strong enough?? What shot goes best with it??
Bumble king
Wow, that's great lookin beer. If only I could have a sip.
Bumble king
Nice job UK, you will be making $. Then rich you shall become
Mmm sounds yummy. If I was only 19. That would be good
Gingerchris
It might perhaps be worth contacting the company to see if they have any promo material with the logo on it they could send out. Often these novelty beers have some kind of accompanying poster to go up in the pub, or beermats.
Infosaur
Overheard in bar:
"One shall stand, One shall fall! CHUG! CHUG! CHUG! CHUG!"
Cyberwolf1980
How is this even news? My boss found this shit over a year ago at World of Beer.
DPrime
Well said.
Soundwinder
This is news?
Hicks_Royel
I found it distasteful that Hasbro would pin Michael Bay to a franchise geared mainly towards children to make a movie of sex puns and poor writing to sell toys. So, seems like no one is on their winning game these days.
Now that's funny.
–Hey, what's Hoptimus Prime turn into, anyway?
== Well, I'm guessing a thirty car pile-up with multiple fatalities.
microclone
Right, thats pretty weak. I think people outside of the UK might think that the beers on tap are crazy strong, far from it, craft beers in the US for eg seem a bit stronger on average, I think the culture in the UK is drink quite weak beer but lots of it!
scubaboy31
Probably the best comment to come out of this thread for a while.
All those asking for bottle caps, or for it to get shipped to the US and ESPECIALLY saying its infringing on IP/a bad role example to kids simply don't understand how Real Ale works in the UK. These sort of plays on words and puns are quite common and theres little to no chance you'll find this beer bottled for sale in a store. Mayyyyybe at a pub local to the brewery (if you're lucky) and I don't believe this will a overly common drink to find anyway.
As an great lover of Real Ale (it may be my favourite thing after TFs) I love this and can't wait to try it!
Superquad7
Ah the first official "CHUG" release!
Cal
I don't drink, but this makes me want to start.
Shaba
Ruckus brewing Hoptimus Prime is on tap at my local Unos.
battleboy
I must find this! any chance anybody knows if anyone is importing this to FL?
Taziir
I need to find this somewhere near Newcastle…
stevej
Nice, I love real ale and this sounds like a good find. Alas it wasn't on sale at last week's beer festival.
Hmm… Beer…