Rest In Peace, Norman Sas
If you are in the same demographic range as Hooch & Hops then you might have grown up with Electric Football. Not to brag, but I was nasty from downtown on the FG’s. The Buffalo Bills ‘Electric Company,’ featuring O.J. Simpson was one of the earl teams. It is then with a heavy heart that we note the passing of Norman Sas, inventor of Electric...
What I am Drinking this Summer
It has been so damn hot these first few weeks of Summer. It has been so hot that I have found myself adjusting my drinking habits to survive these triple digit days. The following is a list of the various craft beers and mixed drinks I have been utilizing to keep me cool. Let us know what your triple digit day drinks are at @hoochandhops and on Facebook here. 1....
USA! USA! USA!
Drink Better, Pat
Happy 4th of July
Here is the Hooch and Hops’ version of Red, White, and Blue. Please remember to use a designated driver. Drink Better, Pat
Monster MolsonCoors Deal Shakes Up European Market
MolsonCoors completed their ACQUISITION of StarBev this week. It cost them a mere $3.54 billion. Most of StarBev’s 20+ brands are based in the Czech Republic, Hungary, Romania, and Bulgaria. In spite of the enormity of this deal, the average American beer drinker won’t see a change in the craft landscape. StarBev currently operates nine breweries in Central...
Colorado Brewer’s Fest
This weekend, June 23rd and 24th, Fort Collins will host the Colorado Brewers’ Festival. HERE is the list of the breweries that will be in attendance and which beers they’ll be pouring. In addition to the Beer Experience Tent (beer talks and demonstration) check out the MUSIC at two stages featuring a wide range of styles. “Brewing is a great cultural part...
Dad Should Be Chillin’ Not Grillin’- Fathers Day Beer Events
Thanks to Sly Fox Brewing for the perfect title. Many breweries across this great land are offering beer brunches and other events to celebrate Fathers Day. Take a look at the list below and treat Dad to what he really wants- GOOD BEER! If you can’t make it to brunch make sure you pick up a growler. Iron Hill- Maple Shade, Roy Pitz Brewery (in Chambersburg, Pa), a...
Craft Can Craziness
Another byproduct of the explosion of craft brewers has been a sizable increase in the use of cans. While at my local bottle shop tonight (on my way to the gym) I decided to go on a craft can bonanza. Here are my selections: Oskar Blues is widely considered to be one of the early adopters of the craft can so I went with the highly regarded Dale’s Pale and...
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2 Days Until Philly Beer Week
It is go time folks. Philly Beer Week is upon us and Hooch and Hops is here cover as much of the festivities as is humanly possible. We will…
Blast from the Past: Philly Beer Week 2011
The following is a post that I wrote following my first trip to Philly Beer Week (2011). We will be posting a series of articles as we prep for Philly…
Top 5 Reasons We Love Beer Fests
Flowers are in bloom, college graduations are over, and the thermometer continues to creep up. You know what that means? It is Beer Festival season! Over the last few weeks Hooch and…
American Craft Beer Week May 14th-20th
It is time for the seventh annual American Craft Beer Week and Hooch and Hops is here to help you celebrate. Take a look at this map from Craftbeer.com (brought…
Novice Drinking: Reporting from the Maryland Craft Beer Festival by Nick Hansen
I am a beer novice. I like to buy good beer but I don’t know much about it. I do know that craft beer usually cost more and usually tastes…
Make Mom a Drink (She’s Earned it!)
Hooch & Hops wants to show our appreciation for all the Moms out there by sharing our favorite brunch drink recipes with you. Here are a selection of beverages that…
