As 2022 draws to a close, Stephen & Gabe are back on the mics to reflect on yet another year of beer podcasting! Despite transitioning to a biweekly show schedule, this year we’ve still managed to sample 67 beers from 37 breweries, including beer from 13 states and 4 countries. For those keeping track, this brings us to 280 beers all-time! As always, the boys dig into the HOP archive this week to revisit several of our favorite breweries and see what else they have to offer. We’ll also rank our top 5 beers of the year, travel back in time to our favorite toasts, look at news & trends and so much more. Join us as we raise a glass and ring in 2023!

Featured beers: Crowns & Hops Mama’s Peaches: Peach Cobbler Gose, Montclair Brewing’s Maya DIPA and Boulevard’s “More S’More” Barrel-Aged Imperial Stout. Plus: Apparently, New Year’s Eve around the world is a strange and sometimes violent affair!