Hop Talk: A Craft Beer Podcast

Gin! That's right, today we are trading in the sound of cracking cans for popping corks as we sit down (virtually) with Andrew Said Thomas, distiller and owner of Halftone Spirits. This new project grew alongside Finback Brooklyn and is housed in their new space. They are doing some amazing things which make one rethink what gin can be! Don't worry, there is at least one hop in this episode. We sample each batch released, plus one that has yet to come out! Visit www.snobeery.com for more...

Hop Talk is back just in time for Oktoberfest! Well, Oktoberfest was cancelled this year for obvious reasons, and so is the NYC yearly event Blocktoberfest - at least in the traditional sense. This episode we are joined by Ann Reilly of the NYC Brewer's Guild to talk all about the new direction this local beer get-together is taking for 2020, as well as how the Guild aims to support NYC breweries through exposure and education. Visit www.snobeery.com for more photos and info on this...

Been a while, huh? Hop Talk is back from a bit of a COVID break, with this extra fresh (recorded yesterday) episode featuring the return of Chris Maestro of BierWax! This week we are checking in with the founder of this amazing craft beer bar and record listening space, and see how times have changed with the state of the world. There is definitely good here with the bad, so tune in to hear about some exciting upcoming ventures and a track from an album Maestro produced and released on...

Last week we talked about Keg & Lantern, but there's more than just one brewery in the new space! That's right, Non Sequitur is now operating out of the brew space, so you will be able to try or buy their beers there in the future. This week we are joined by Gage once again to get the scoop on two of their new IPAs, upcoming beers, and what moving to K&L means for the future of Non Sequitur. Visit www.snobeery.com for more photos and info on this episode!

We are back from our little summer vacation! Well, as much of a vacation as we could have at the moment... New breweries and secondary locations keep popping up even in the midst of the pandemic, and Keg & Lantern is one of the latest, popping up right here in Red Hook! This week we try some lighter beers from the new location, and talk about adjusting to the pandemic because that's all everyone talks about nowadays. Visit www.snobeery.com for more photos and info on this episode!

We are back with another tele-conference episode, catching up over some Other Half beers! Well not quite, since Carl had other plans in mind. Tune in and have a beer with us as we discuss adjusting to lockdown life! Visit www.snobeery.com for more photos and info on this episode!

This little part of Brooklyn is quickly becoming a hot spot for breweries, and Wild East Brewing Co. is one of the newest kids on the block! This episode we video chat with the owners of this brand new brewery and talk about their origin, the secrets of their logo and how they've had to adapt to launch in the middle of a pandemic. Visit www.snobeery.com for more photos and info on this episode!

Full disclosure - this is actually the second of two episodes recorded via video chat (so far), but calling the episode Finback to Back to Back was too alluring to pass up! Credit goes to Charlie over in the UK for that name, as well as for joining in virtually to share some tasty Finback collabs! We promise we'll drink something else next episode but be sure to tune in for this one as the beers are an absolute treat and, at the very least, a departure from Finback stouts. Visit...

Hey all - in light of the current pandemic situation we have unfortunately had to postpone the planned episode. However, we do have a little something extra for you guys this week: after the BQE episode Anthony opened up a bottle of the 2019 edition to compare to the 2018s. Join us in this sampler as we try the new formula of the beer and as I try to remember good places to eat in the neighborhood! Visit www.snobeery.com for more photos and info on this episode!

Finback Brewery is expanding! The beloved Queens brewery is ramping up for their second location in Brooklyn, and Anthony Totten is here to tell us all about it over some vintage bottles of their biggest series of stouts - the BQE. We discuss the upcoming space (it's more than just beer!), the decision to postpone their first beer festival, and what's next for the BQE series. Visit www.snobeery.com for more photos and info on this episode!

Season Three of Hop Talk is here! We jump right into things with a very special guest - or guests, rather: Gage and Nelson from Non Sequitur Beer Project. Join us as we learn about one of NYC's newest breweries and find out what they have in store for the future! Visit www.snobeery.com for more photos and info on this episode!

Season three isn't quite here yet but why not have a little bonus episode in between? The night before Other Half's sixth anniversary was cold and long, but thankfully Carl, Blake and Jen were able to take shelter and open up some Mikerphone brews. This was recorded upstairs from the usual location, and we were all quite tired so get ready for the most informal episode to date! Visit www.snobeery.com for more photos and info on this episode - we are behind but will update soon! The next...

You might have thought we were gone but we've got one last episode in season two! In this season finale we sample some delicious sours from Hermit Thrush Brewery and catch up after the holidays. Visit www.snobeery.com for more photos and info on this episode - we are behind but will update soon!

Justin is back this week toting some Southern Grist! I was very happy to get some exposure to the Tennessee beer scene, as well as a potential peek into the South Korean beer scene. We enjoyed all of the beers we tried, even if one seemed a bit old. Help us identify the mystery cereal! Visit www.snobeery.com for more photos and info on this episode - we are behind but will update soon!

We are going back to back with guests with this latest episode! Perry and I are joined by Andrew (AKA Brandspankinbrew on Instagram) who brought over some Burdock Brewery from Toronto. These beers were all delicious and very wine-like! Build yourself a nice charcuterie board and tune in! Visit www.snobeery.com for more photos and info on this episode.

We are joined by a very special guest this week! Tune in as we talk with author Joshua M. Bernstein about his latest book Drink Better Beer, which was just released not two months ago, and have a couple beers he brought in to share! Interviews are always better over a drink after all! Visit www.snobeery.com for more photos and info on this episode.

We're going back to Georgia this week thanks to Nate, who was on the original GA episode! Perry, Blake and I revisit three out of the four breweries we have on the first episode with some of their latest brews. We also talk about creamy candy and White Claw on this one! Visit www.snobeery.com for more photos and info on this episode.

It's Black Tuesday, so what better time to drink a Black Tuesday! In this short Justin and I try the 2017 edition of this classic 19% ABV monster by The Bruery, just in time for the 10th anniversary of the beer and 90th anniversary of the real Black Tuesday. Visit www.snobeery.com for more photos and info on this episode.

We're back with another new brewery to taste! Perry and I get to sample some Great Notion beers as we talk recent NYC events and TV shows. And, of course, we don't forget about breakfast! Visit www.snobeery.com for more photos and info on this episode.

Carl recently went on a day trip to Tree House Brewing, which gave us the perfect opportunity to revist this classic brewery on the show. We talk about some recent beer news stories (mostly negative I'm afraid) and Carl's dolly cart mishap! Visit www.snobeery.com for more photos and info on this episode.