Heavy Hops Ep. 007 – Part II: Why DIY (Bongripper)
In Part II of our conversation Nick Dellacroce opens up about Bongripper pressing its own records, the value of having complete control from recording process to distribution, the role of
Continue ReadingHeavy Hops Ep. 007 – Part I: Why DIY (Bongripper)
Since 2006 Chicago’s Bongripper has captured the attention of metal heads globally with its unique low end driven instrumental, drone inspired brand of devastating doom metal. In Part I of
Continue ReadingHeavy Hops Ep.006: Top Albums of 2020…So Far (Gregg Elzinga/Metal Vinyl Weekend)
Friend of the show Gregg Elzinga joins us to talk about our favorite albums from the first half of 2020. Gregg opens up about his tenure at Three Floyds, Dark
Continue ReadingHeavy Hops Ep. 005: Lager Speed (Metropolitan Brewing)
Metropolitan Brewery has embraced lager life and leads an exciting battle to reclaim palates and highlight the character and cultural importance of “yellow fizzy beer”. Co-Founders Tracy Hurst (President) and
Continue ReadingHeavy Hops Ep. 004: Brewpub Life (DryHop, Corridor & Crushed By Giants Brewpubs)
Brant Dobuvick is the Director of Brewing Operations for three successful Chicago brewpubs: DryHop Brewers, Corridor Provisions & Brewery, and Crushed By Giants (which opened on July 17, 2020). In
Continue ReadingHeavy Hops Ep. 003: Music In And Out Of Venues (Empty Bottle & Thalia Hall)
Chicago is one of the few cities in the United States with a thriving independent music venue circuit not dominated by Live Nation or AEG. We are joined by Molly
Continue ReadingHeavy Hops Ep. 002: Lore of Ninjas And Unicorns (Pipeworks Brewing)
Pipeworks Brewing Co. is an institution in the Chicago beer scene. Having developed a rich catalog of beers since forming in 2012, they’ve expanded their reach beyond the city and
Continue ReadingHeavy Hops Ep. 001: Getting To Know Us
In this inaugural episode the hosts of Heavy Hops, Alexi D. Front and Sam Cangelosi dive into their introductions to the world of beer, heavy music and Chicago hospitality. Over
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