The JUICE is loose in H-town. If you are reading this, you have undoubtedly already gobbled up cases of Spindletap’s Houston Haze–the NEIPA juggernaut that has taken Houston by storm. We were lucky enough to be invited to join brewmaster/founder Shaun Ebersole, head brewer Garrison Mathis, collaborator/NEIPA maven/Houston Beer Guide writer Larry Koestler (yes THE … Continue reading Podcast Episode 8! Juiceton Brew Day with Spindletap and Larry Koestler!

Episode 7 Show Notes: We had a blast hanging out with Valle Kauniste last Thursday night at his new brewery in Pearland, Vallensons.  Ryan, Matty D, Ross, and Grayson were onhand to taste some great Vallensons beer including the Oatmeal Stout and a special Anniversary Strong Ale among others. Valle shared how his experiences in … Continue reading Episode 7: Interview with Vallensons’ Owner and Brewmaster Valle Kauniste

Episode 6 Show Notes We were at SpindleTap Brewery on Friday, June 9 during the Houston Haze release weekend. Wow! The Hopcast Houston crew  were treated like kings by the great folks at SpindleTap.  Leo Longoria, the Sales Rep, Cicerone, and all around man on the street for SpindleTap was our guest. We talked about … Continue reading Episode 6: Interview with Leo from SpindleTap for Houston Haze Release!

Episode 1 Show Notes The Hopcast crew (Ryan, Matty D and Grayson/Gary) kick things off with Copperhead Brewing’s Feeding Frenzy NEIPA. Good times and good beers were had by all. The craft lexicon word of the day helps our listeners expand their craft beer vocabulary and master the inside lingo of the craft beer world. … Continue reading EPISODE 1: In the Beginning There Was Beer

Episode 2 Show Notes Ryan, Marty and Gary have their collective faces smashed by the Brash hammer. The craft lexicon word of the day is Whalez. The boys discuss the recent shenanigans in the Texas legislature impacting hard working small independent craft breweries and share some of their favorite places in the greater Houston area … Continue reading EPISODE 2: Hammer Smashed Faces

Episode 3 Show Notes This is the first of 3 shows recorded live at The Hop Stop in Humble. Ryno, Gary, Matty D (the luchadore), The Dozer and Ross all jump in with our special guests from B-52 Brewing Brent and Jessica Daniel. We taste and talk about two of their incredible beers, Bourbonator (Barrell … Continue reading EPISODE 3: Special Guests from B-52 Brewing (Live from The Hop Stop)

Episode 4 Show notes The Hopcast Houston crew rolls on with the second show recorded live from The Hop Stop in Humble TX. Ry, Gary, Matty D, Dozer and Rawce all get in on the action with special guest and co-owner of the Hopstop Rick Tyler.  We are drinking a nice one called Hoarder’s Endowment … Continue reading EPISODE 4: Blood Sweat and Beers (Live from The Hop Stop in Humble)

The last of the 3 shows we recorded at The Hop Stop in Humble features an incredible interview with Justin the owner/founder of Ingenious Brewing. Justin shares some incredible beers with the Hopcast Houston Crew including a a complex hoppy treat, a milk stout that tastes like neapolitan ice cream and a barrel aged version … Continue reading EPISODE 5: Interview with Justin from Ingenious Brewing (Live from The Hop Stop in Humble)