Well, 2021 was better than 2020, but let’s be honest… They both kind of sucked. As we (happily) bid farewell to 2021, Stephen & Gabe reflect on another year of weekly beer podcasting! This year, we’ve sampled 137 beers from 66 Breweries across 20 states (plus DC.) Not to mention 2 brewery tours and 4 taproom specials over the course of the year! As is tradition, we’ll revisit two standout breweries from the HOP archive to see what else they have to offer, including a trip to Springfield, MA for a stop at White Lion Brewing’s brand new taproom! We’ll also take a trip to the past to revisit our favorite toasts and rank our top 5 beers of 2021. Happy New Year and here’s to 2022!

Featured beers: White Lion’s Blueberry & Marshmallow Hopsicle Sour, Twisted Tale Golden Cream Ale, Cinna-Mane Red Ale, Casual Acquaintance IIIPA and Guinness Open Gate’s Chocolate Mint Imperial Stout. Plus: What we have to be thankful for in 2021!