Episode 593 – Hop Roundup: Heating Up

In our second of our quarterly “random hoppy things” episodes wherein we gather notable hop-driven drinks from local breweries, we have a murderers’ row lineup to lead us into the warmer months – and we even include one non-beer. The high quality of the beverages leads to steadily sloppier discussions of Craig’s first Magic: The Gathering tournament, Ryan’s transition into erotic craft beer fiction novelist, our desire for unique taproom experiences, and the assembly of a Hop Conclave to give these experimental varieties an identity. It’s girthy – yet grippable, so grab an earful of this.  

ABV Chicago Episode 593 – Hop Roundup: Heating Up

Beers Reviewed

Hop Butcher for the World – Tropical Hop Water for the World (Sparkling Hop Water)

Werk Force Brewing – Formerly Light (Session IPA)

Suncatcher Brewing – MI Pale Ale (American Pale Ale)

Mikerphone Brewing & Saint Errant Brewing – Pale Pauper 2025 (American Pale Ale)

Half Acre Beer Company & Firestone Walker Brewing – Daisy Cutter Union (West Coast IPA)