Episode 469 – Hop Butcher: No IPAs

Since throwing open the doors to their Lincoln Ave. taproom just a few months back, Hop Butcher has worked to offer some draft variety by stepping outside of the style(s) for which they’re most recognized. For this episode, we got our hands on four cans that are not IPAs to see how well one of the country’s best haze producers can make something for the hop-averse. Also, we say hello (and goodbye) to Winter Break Ryan which opens an unclosable rift between the hosts over crewneck sweaters and turtlenecks. We also consider the missed opportunity of an Italian Pilsner show; Ryan bores the bartender with his old man shit; Craig’s got a bizarre preference with beer and pizza; and we have a bold new marketing plan for HBFTW and the White Sox. 

ABV Chicago Episode 469 – Hop Butcher: No IPAs

Beers Reviewed

Cricket Hill (ESB)

Supreme Being (German-Style Pilsner)

Double Saaz (Italian-Style Pilsner)

Magic [Collaboration with is/was brewing] (Saison)