Hops & Scotch

7001 Sunne Ln #100
Walnut Creek CA 94597
(925) 378-7980
  • PUB QUIZ—Mondays @ 6:00pm
About Hops & Scotch

Whisk(e)y originates from Gaelic for “water of life”. According to author David Broom, the Scots and Irish Gaelic translation of this is uisge beatha. This referred to a proto-whisk(e)y redistilled with spices and herbs and the straight version became known as 'usky'."

Now is it Whiskey or Whisky? In short, the spelling "whiskey" is common in the United States and Ireland. The rest of the world, including Japan, Scotland and Canada, uses "whisky."

Bourbon, Rye, Single Malts, Blends - they're all whisk(e)y. There is no one right way to drink all whisk(e)ys. Whether you drink it neat or on the rocks, whisk(e)y is one of America's most beloved spirits.  Enjoying this beverage is a personal journey that could easily change from week to week, day to day, drink to drink.

You'll find that many whisk(e)ys are greatly enhanced by ice, but you'd be doing yourself a disservice if you don't at least try the whiskey neat. Have you tried your Scotch with a few drops of mineral water?  A splash of water can be a great thing as it releases the hydrophobic elements in the glass, allowing you to detect more aromatics on the nose, and by lowering the alcohol content, it can allow you to taste more flavors on your palate.

At Hops & Scotch we have over 450 types of whisk(e)ys ranging from American Bourbon to Japanese Whisk(e)y.  Whether you like your rye neat or your Scotch with a drop of mineral water, or your bourbon with our ice spheres molded at the bar, Hops & Scotch is sure to have something to please your palate!

QUIZ RECAP

Mon May 12 2025
| by Quizmaster Alexander Yee
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Game Rank Team # Team Name Score Teams Beaten Team Beat Average
1 148394 Mom Genes 65 9 1.000
2 152958 Yellow Horns 47 8 0.889
3 151139 Team Titans 37 7 0.778
4 Chicago Pope Sox 36 6 0.667
5 159285 Weir Normal 28 5 0.556
6 Anniversary Dinner 11 3 0.389
6 The Legend of KP 11 3 0.389
8 MN Nice 9 2 0.222
9 Collin 0 0 0.056
9 159286 Weir Normal 0 0 0.056

QUIZ RECAP

Mon May 5 2025
| by Quizmaster Aaron Graifman
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Happy Cinco De Mayo 🇲🇽 

Tonight was a good one at Hops And Scotch! 🍻 

We had some new faces, some returning teams, and a good battle.

Through a technicality, Paper Plane Players ✈️ soared to third (as far as prizes were concerned.)

I like my books smutty 📕 😉 was near the top shelf, placing second 🥈 

and finally.... after many many weeks, Aegis Grandpas got that top spot!!! 💪

Age before... well everyone! Congrats to that big dub fellas

 

 

Game Rank Team # Team Name Score Teams Beaten Team Beat Average
1 148126 Aegis Grandpas 39 5 1.000
2 124899 I like my books smutty 31 4 0.800
3 LaPaz 30 3 0.600
4 Paper plane pilots 20 2 0.400
5 158756 Summertime 18 1 0.200
6 Paradoxical Millenial 0 0 0.000

QUIZ RECAP

Mon Apr 28 2025
| by Quizmaster Alexander Yee
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Game Rank Team # Team Name Score Teams Beaten Team Beat Average
1 137718 Mipha and the Cat Ladies 52 7 1.000
2 117835 Homies 36 6 0.857
3 The Nightmen 32 5 0.714
4 148126 Aegis Grandpas 30 4 0.571
5 152958 Yellow Horns 23 3 0.429
6 151139 Team Titans 22 2 0.286
7 Hazed and confused 16 1 0.143
8 158190 Marfa 7 0 0.000