Welp, that’s a wrap, folks! The most fun and most chaotic time of year has come to a close — and what better way to recap the highlights than by having our best buddy Austin Patjens back on for a detailed breakdown of his favorites? After once again trying over 140 fresh-hop beers and cataloging each one, this may be about as educated as a consumer review can get.
We get into this year’s buying trends and how they differ from previous years, what ideal fresh hops feel like compared to year-round offerings from these great breweries, and, of course, some breakdowns of our favorite fresh-hop breweries that everyone should be searching for next year.
Tap, tap, tap
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If this podcast is not what you expected, please alter your expectations. No such thing as a bad time to visit Tacoma. No such thing as too much barleywine. Tune in next Friday for more sweet chatter. Cheers!
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