Heavy Hops Ep. 017 – Part I: Perceiving Aroma and Flavor (w/ James Altwies & Eymard Freire)
This week is about sensory. How are we perceiving the aromas and flavors from our beers and beverages? How are memory and sensory linked? What is the sustainability and environmental
Continue ReadingHeavy Hops Ep. 016: The Nirvana of Doom? (Thomas Jäger/Monolord)
We’re beyond stoked to welcome Thomas Jäger, guitarist and vocalist of Swedish doom trio Monolord on Heavy Hops for Episode 016. We touch on what’s on the horizon musically and
Continue ReadingHeavy Hops Ep. 015: Rustic Ales of Chicago (Mike Schallau/Is Was Brewing)
Belgian ales of all styles are favorites at Heavy Hops. Whether its a farmhouse ale with spelt from Brasserie de Blaugies, a beautiful unsweetened lambic from Cantillon or a hoppy
Continue ReadingHeavy Hops Ep. 014: The Oozepisode (Zach Weil/Oozing Wound)
We sit down with Zach Weil, guitarist and vocalist of Chicago’s most difficult to characterize heavy trio Oozing Wound. We touch on the bands formation, where DIY ethics took them
Continue ReadingHeavy Hops Ep. 013: Convergence of Politics, Art, Religion & Heavy Music (Mute Neighbor)
Mute Neighbor is a Chicago-based visual artist. You’ve seen his work on posters and merch for bands such as Pelican, Uniform, Chelsea Wolf, Emma Ruth Rundle, Russian Circles and Rezn
Continue ReadingHeavy Hops Ep. 012: Black Metal & Comics (Luca Cimarusti & Mike Gebel)
Joining us today are Luca Cimarusti of heavy bands Annihilus and Luggage and Mike Gebel, formerly the talent buyer for The Empty Bottle, a legendary independent venue in Chicago. In
Continue ReadingHeavy Hops Ep. 011: Barrel Aging And Blending (Bill Savage/Goose Island)
Goose Island’s Bourbon County Brand Stout (BCBS) is widely considered to be the style standard bearer. Its annual variants are highly sought after, with select vintages fetching huge sums on
Continue ReadingHeavy Hops Ep. 010: The Nature of Beer Retail (The Beer Temple)
The Beer Temple is a renown bottle shop and taproom located in Chicago’s Avondale neighborhood. Owner Chris Quinn is obsessively focused on the curation of quality beers, guest experience, and
Continue ReadingHeavy Hops Ep. 009: The Wonders At Your Feet (Mikael Stanne/Dark Tranquillity)
This week we are joined by Mikael Stanne, vocalist, lyricist and founding member of the Swedish melodic death metal band Dark Tranquillity. We discuss COVID 19: Sweden’s response and unique
Continue ReadingHeavy Hops Ep. 008: DIY & Self Distribution (Spiteful Brewing)
Spiteful Brewing was among the initial third wave brewers to emerge from Chicago’s burgeoning craft beer scene in 2012. The brewery has grown steadily and maintained a steadfast commitment to
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