Episode 577 – Hop Roundup: Winter ‘25

We love hoppy beers, and truthfully, we need to find an excuse to try more local releases that catch our attention. Introducing the Hop Roundup: a quarterly series of episodes focused on notable hoppy releases in a general timeframe. For this Winter 2025 edition, we have a brand new brewery with a resurgent style; a fresh year-round from local legends; a collab “reverse” continuation from a previous episode; a bigger take than we’ve seen on a highly-debated style; and a hopeful return for one of our favorite hops. But also, Ryan’s trying to help Craig through his jump scare fears; we may need an Oops! All Lactose version; and we log-on with Obi Wan Konami.  

ABV Chicago Episode 577 – Hop Roundup: Winder ’25

Beers Reviewed

Blind Corner Brewery – High Draw (XPA)

Half Acre Beer Co. – Slow Melt (Pale Ale)

Riverlands Brewing & Hop Butcher for the World – Long Time Listener, First Time Caller (West Coast-style Double IPA)

Pollyanna Brewing – Gold and Cold (Double Cold IPA)

Maplewood Brewing – Sweet Imagination (Northeast-style Double IPA)