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It's been too long since we've offended the public at large. In an effort to remind you all of the profundity and brilliance of our beer knowledge we have decided to discuss one hop across three styles. Make sure to take detailed notes as this episode will surely help you pass your Cicerone Certification Program. The offerings in this episode all contain mosaic hops.  We start with Small and Soft from  Bare Hands Brewery . This New England Style Pale Ale offers great utility and artwork that left Adam nearly speechless.  Next up was was an American IPA; Pompeii from  Toppling Goliath Brewing Company . Clocking in at 6.3% ABV it's not even close to one of their strongest offerings, but this one stood out with strong pineapple flavors.  To finish out the episode we sampled one of  Destihl Brewery 's Deadhead IPA Series, Touch of Haze. Juicier than the Pompeii it hid the 7.3% ABV quite well. Let us know what you think about mosaic hops and let us know wha...

If you think that title sounds off-putting, just wait until you listen to this episode! We make a very deliberate and concerted effort in our first episode of 2021 to stay on task and on topic. Things start off well while we discuss 18th Street Brewing 's Deal with the Devil. It was a boozy little number that we all enjoyed. There is then an artful transition into Cigar City Brewing 's Florida Man. A little juicy, a little resin, and a nice little beer. Then things start to take a little turn. Some Double IPA discussion leads to water quality discussion. In an effort to make our discussion sound more intelligent than it actually was, Pete delves into a toilet symposium. Yes, we talk toilets. Not just that, but the most effective way to brew utilizing said toilet. And because Pete seems to think tying reputable companies to his asinine ideas will have favorable outcomes, he's requested brewing companies send us equipment for a head-to-head "brewoff." Their e...