Hops & Bops Podcast

🍺 𝘽-𝙎𝙞𝙙𝙚

📍Alvarium Beer Co. (New Britain, CT)

💿 𝘽𝙞𝙡𝙡𝙮 𝙅𝙤𝙚𝙡 𝘿𝙞𝙨𝙘𝙤𝙜𝙧𝙖𝙥𝙝𝙮 𝙍𝙖𝙣𝙠𝙞𝙣𝙜

💁🏻‍♂️ 𝘽𝙞𝙡𝙡 (Tom’s Dad)

╰  In this episode, Tom brought in the big guns… his dad Bill, to talk about someone whose music they’re both passionate about: Billy Joel! They’re ranking his 12 studio albums from worst to best. To drink, they have Alvarium’s New England Blonde Ale to assist in the decision making. What are their favorites? Will either of them have a “strictly 80s Joel” Top 3? Stream to find out! And, happy early Father’s Day!

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HOSTS: Joe, Mike, and Tom

PRODUCER & EDITOR: Tom Atkins

GRAPHICS: Joe Scovill

MUSIC:

› Intro: “Dream” - The Smoove Series

› Outro: “Medusa” - Tom Atkins

🍺 𝙏𝙬𝙤𝘾𝙤𝙣𝙣 𝙀𝙖𝙨𝙮 𝘼𝙡𝙚

📍Two Roads Brewing (Stratford, CT) x University of Connecticut

💿 𝙄𝙣 𝙏𝙤𝙣𝙜𝙪𝙚𝙨

🎤 Joji

╰ This week, we’re looking at an EP put out by one of Tom’s faves, Joji. Released in 2017, In Tongues was his first big transition from making comedic, absurd YouTube videos into serious, moody, and heartbroken tracks. And to pair with that, we’re going with TwoConn, a collaboration between Two Roads Brewing and the University of Connecticut. It’s their first shot at an easy ale, and it’s becoming a larger beer in the state. Will we enjoy both of them together? 

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HOSTS: Joe, Mike, and Tom

PRODUCER & EDITOR: Tom Atkins

GRAPHICS: Joe Scovill

MUSIC:

› Intro: “Dream” - The Smoove Series

› Outro: “Medusa” - Tom Atkins

🍺 𝙁𝙖𝙩 𝙏𝙞𝙧𝙚

📍New Belgium Brewing (Fort Collins, CO)

💿 𝙂 𝙉’ 𝙍 𝙇𝙞𝙚𝙨

🎤 Guns N’ Roses

╰ Joe’s back on the pod while Mike is still out in the world. He and Tom are doing a two-fer of EP-centric episodes. First up is Joe’s picks. He’s going with 80s rockers’ Guns N’ Roses’ 1988 EP. An honestly odd collection of tracks, this EP features 4 “live” tracks and 4 acoustic tracks. To drink, New Belgium’s solid and staple amber ale. Joe and Tom also talk about their first beer-drinking experiences. Dig in!

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HOSTS: Joe, Mike, and Tom

PRODUCER & EDITOR: Tom Atkins

GRAPHICS: Joe Scovill

MUSIC:

› Intro: “Dream” - The Smoove Series

› Outro: “Medusa” - Tom Atkins

🍺 𝗠𝗲𝘁𝗿𝗼𝗻𝗼𝗺𝗲

📍Short Throw Brewing Co. (Richmond, VA)

💿 𝗠𝗿. 𝗠𝗼𝗿𝗮𝗹𝗲 & 𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗕𝗶𝗴 𝗦𝘁𝗲𝗽𝗽𝗲𝗿𝘀

🎤 Kendrick Lamar

╰ Tom’s holding down the fort again and is bringing you Hops & Bops’ first ever 𝐁𝐋𝐈𝐍𝐃 𝐑𝐄𝐀𝐂𝐓𝐈𝐎𝐍 to an album! His choice: the 5th studio album by one of his favorite artists, Kendrick Lamar. This episode dropped two days after the album’s release, by the way. This double-album effort features Lamar’s vintage stylings of alternative hip hop and jazz rap as well as commentary on many hot topics in today’s culture. While he reviews the album during his first run-through, he’s drinking one of Short Throw Brewing Co.’s IPAs, featuring cashmere and mosaic hops and a ton of citrus flavor. What does Tom think on the spot? Stream and see!

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HOSTS: Joe, Mike, and Tom

PRODUCER & EDITOR: Tom Atkins

GRAPHICS: Joe Scovill

MUSIC:

› Intro: “Dream” - The Smoove Series

› Outro: “Medusa” - Tom Atkins

🍺 𝗖𝗼𝗿𝗼𝗻𝗮 𝗘𝘅𝘁𝗿𝗮

💿 𝗜𝘁’𝘀 𝗔𝗹𝗺𝗼𝘀𝘁 𝗗𝗿𝘆

🎤 Pusha T

💿 𝗪𝗛𝗢 𝗖𝗔𝗥𝗘𝗦?

🎤 Rex Orange County

💿 𝗹𝗲𝗮𝗿𝗻 𝟮 𝘀𝘄𝗶𝗺

🎤 redveil

╰ Tom is riding solo this week with a MASSIVE episode. He’s talking about 3 albums released this year that you should check out. The first, alternative hip hop artist Pusha T’s 4th album. The second, indie pop artist Rex Orange County’s 4th album. And the third, jazz rapper redveil’s 3rd album. Unique sounds and something for everyone! With this trio of albums, Tom’s drinking a classic beer: Corona Extra, which he may or may not rank high 😳. Tune in for some worthy recommendations!

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HOSTS: Joe, Mike, and Tom

PRODUCER & EDITOR: Tom Atkins

GRAPHICS: Joe Scovill

MUSIC:

› Intro: “Dream” - The Smoove Series

› Outro: “Medusa” - Tom Atkins

🍺 𝙊𝙧𝙖𝙣𝙜𝙚 𝙁𝙤𝙤𝙡

📍𝐎𝐍 𝐋𝐎𝐂𝐀𝐓𝐈𝐎𝐍: Tribus Beer Co. (Milford, CT)

💿 𝙘𝙝𝙖𝙣𝙣𝙚𝙡 𝙊𝙍𝘼𝙉𝙂𝙀

🎤 Frank Ocean

💁‍♂️💁‍♂️ 𝙅𝙖𝙠𝙚 𝙕𝙚𝙣𝙣𝙞𝙨-𝙎𝙤𝙡𝙨𝙗𝙪𝙧𝙞 (Taproom Manager) & 𝙄𝙨𝙖𝙖𝙘 𝙍𝙤𝙙𝙧𝙞𝙜𝙪𝙚𝙯 (Beertender)

╰ This is a fucking drop right here. Joe, Mike, and Tom are on location once again; this time, at Tribus Beer Co. in Milford, CT. They also welcome special guests, Tribus celebs, and life-long bffs Jake and Isaac! They’re all drinking Tribus’ orange creamsicle sour (and other brews, of course) while talking about Frank Ocean’s sophomore release from 2012. This album, picked by Jake and Isaac by the way, brings them back to some good times, and they share stories that you don’t want to miss. It was a great day chilling with the Tribus crew, so go stream the episode now!

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HOSTS: Joe, Mike, and Tom

PRODUCER & EDITOR: Tom Atkins

GRAPHICS: Joe Scovill

MUSIC:

› Intro: “Dream” - The Smoove Series

› Outro: “Medusa” - Tom Atkins

🍺 𝙒𝙖𝙧𝙝𝙚𝙖𝙙𝙨 𝙀𝙭𝙩𝙧𝙚𝙢𝙚 𝙎𝙤𝙪𝙧 𝘼𝙡𝙚 𝙑𝙖𝙧𝙞𝙚𝙩𝙮

📍Artisanal Brew Works (Saratoga Springs, NY)

💿 𝙐𝙣𝙡𝙞𝙢𝙞𝙩𝙚𝙙 𝙇𝙤𝙫𝙚

🎤 Red Hot Chili Peppers

╰ We’ve got a group pick for you in this drop. Remember that forbidden candy when you were a kid, Warheads? Yea, well now you can drink them in beer form thanks to Artisanal Brew Works! We’re taste-testing their 4-flavor variety pack: Apple, Blue Raspberry, Lemon, and Watermelon. For the album, RHCP’s brand new 2022 release. It’s their first album in 6 years and features the 2nd return of beloved guitarist John Frusciante. This album has very high expectations… does it live up to them? Stream and find out, you don’t wanna miss this episode.

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HOSTS: Joe, Mike, and Tom

PRODUCER & EDITOR: Tom Atkins

GRAPHICS: Joe Scovill

MUSIC:

› Intro: “Dream” - The Smoove Series

› Outro: “Medusa” - Tom Atkins

🍺 𝗔𝗹𝘁𝗕𝗶ë𝗿

📍Tribus Beer Co. (Milford, CT)

💿 𝗧𝗵𝗲𝗿𝗲 𝗜𝘀 𝗡𝗼𝘁𝗵𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗟𝗲𝗳𝘁 𝗧𝗼 𝗟𝗼𝘀𝗲

🎤 Foo Fighters

╰ This episode has Joe written all over it, bringing a couple of his favorite things in life. For the beer, Tribus’ winter German altbiër with hints of toffee, a dark horse in their beer offerings. For the album, the 3rd studio album from the Foos, and first to feature the late, great Taylor Hawkins on drums. This album from 1999 finds the band in an interesting spot, having just gone through some lineup changes and suddenly becoming a trio. Being an “early refresh” of sorts, this album showcases their more melodic side as well as some Foo staples, like “Learn To Fly” and “Breakout.” You might be very surprised at how the guys rated the beer and album, so check it out!

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HOSTS: Joe, Mike, and Tom

PRODUCER & EDITOR: Tom Atkins

GRAPHICS: Joe Scovill

MUSIC:

› Intro: “Dream” - The Smoove Series

› Outro: “Medusa” - Tom Atkins

🍺 𝘼𝙘𝙘𝙚𝙡𝙚𝙧𝙖𝙩𝙤𝙧

📍Two Roads Brewing Co. (Stratford, CT)

💿 𝙏𝙝𝙚 𝙎𝙡𝙤𝙬 𝙍𝙪𝙨𝙝

🎤 Tame Impala

╰ Tom’s picks this episode revisit an artist and brewery that we haven’t featured since our single-digit episodes! His album choice is the 2020 release from psychedelic rockers Tame Impala. This album puts more emphasis on the psychedelic than its predecessor, 2015’s “Currents” (featured on Ep 007). The psychedelic themes made for a hell of a concert, though; Tom shares his experiences at their Mohegan Sun concert (footage on our YouTube btw). To drink, Two Roads’ seasonal doppelbock German-style lager. Check it.

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HOSTS: Joe, Mike, and Tom

PRODUCER & EDITOR: Tom Atkins

GRAPHICS: Joe Scovill

MUSIC:

› Intro: “Dream” - The Smoove Series

› Outro: “Medusa” - Tom Atkins

🍺 𝙃𝙚𝙖𝙙𝙬𝙖𝙮

📍Counter Weight Brewing Co. (Cheshire, CT)

💿 𝙒𝙚𝙡𝙘𝙤𝙢𝙚 𝙃𝙤𝙢𝙚

🎤 VRSTY

╰ Mike’s behind the wheel for this episode. To the table, he brings the full-length debut album from modern metal band VRSTY, released earlier this year. Their sound is a mix between rock, metal, hip hop, and pop and even has elements very reminiscent of Linkin Park and other nu-metal acts of the early 2000s. To pair with that, he brings the flagship IPA from Counter Weight, another staple in the CT beer scene. Coming off of the opening of their brand new facility in Cheshire, this beer is a must for anyone interested in a CT craft beer. Joe is a BIG fan, hint hint. How do the guys feel about the album and beer overall? Listen and find out!

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HOSTS: Joe, Mike, and Tom

PRODUCER & EDITOR: Tom Atkins

GRAPHICS: Joe Scovill

MUSIC:

› Intro: “Dream” - The Smoove Series

› Outro: “Medusa” - Tom Atkins