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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 Sep 9 2024
| by Quizmaster Aaron Graifman
|

What a night of trivia! This week’s set of questions was no joke, with plenty of brain-busters keeping teams on their toes. 🧠💥 It was a fierce competition, and every team had a shot at the top throughout the night.

 

In the end, The Answering Machine dialed up a victory with 49 points, taking first place in a close battle. 🥇 Party of Jen was right behind them, finishing just two points shy with 47. 🥈

 

Quizzard of Oz clicked their heels and secured third with 41 points. 🥉 Mipha and the Cat Ladies landed in fourth with 29, despite a couple of daring double or nothing gambles that didn’t pay off. 🎲 Pigs on the Wing and Pops had a tough night, rounding out the standings with 16 and 6 points, respectively.

 

It was an intense night with many swings in the score—just a few different decisions could’ve changed the outcome completely. Don’t miss out on next week’s action-packed trivia session, Monday at 6 PM! 🍻

Game Rank Team # Team Name Score Teams Beaten Team Beat Average
1 142491 The Answering Machine 49 5 1.000
2 142490 Party of Jen 47 4 0.800
3 Quizzard of Oz 41 3 0.600
4 137718 Mipha and the Cat Ladies 29 2 0.400
5 Pigs on the wing 16 1 0.200
6 Pops 6 0 0.000

QUIZ RECAP

Mon Aug 26 2024
| by Quizmaster Aaron Graifman
|

We had a wild night at Hops and Scotch, where every team brought their A-game, but it was the Margarita Mommies who proved to be top shelf, taking first place with 58 points. 🥇🍸

 

U don’t know me came in strong with 46 points, securing second place. 🥈 Meanwhile, Mipha and the Cat Ladies clawed their way to third with 39 points. 🥉

 

The night took an unexpected turn when Aaron made a dicey call that changed the tide of the game, much to the crowd’s amusement. 🎲 The Unmentionables, Redemption, and Double Trouble put up a good fight, while some teams like Remote Work and Bar had a rough go with zero points.

 

All in all, it was an entertaining evening filled with tough questions, great energy, and a lot of fun! 🎉 Don’t miss out—join us next Monday at 6 PM for more trivia action! 🍻

Game Rank Team # Team Name Score Teams Beaten Team Beat Average
1 137717 Margarita Mommies 58 10 1.000
2 U don’t know me 46 9 0.900
3 137718 Mipha and the Cat Ladies 39 8 0.800
4 The Unmentionables 32 7 0.700
5 Redemption 23 6 0.600
6 Double Trouble 21 5 0.500
7 141664 Ignore us 19 4 0.400
8 141665 Blue team 10 3 0.300
9 Pops 5 2 0.200
10 Bar 0 0 0.050
10 141308 Remote Work 0 0 0.050

QUIZ RECAP

Mon Aug 19 2024
| by Quizmaster Aaron Graifman
|

We had another thrilling night at Hops and Scotch, where the competition was fierce from start to finish. 📝 Four teams came ready to battle it out, with Mipha and the Cat Ladies coming out on top with an impressive 56 points. 🥇

 

The Dogz followed up in second place, scoring 39 points. 🥈 Team Tovani gave a valiant effort, going for multiple double or nothing opportunities, but ultimately secured third place with 28 points. 🥉

Overall, it was an exciting evening filled with tough questions and great team spirit. 🎉 Don’t miss out on next week’s fun—join us Monday at 6 PM! 🍻

Game Rank Team # Team Name Score Teams Beaten Team Beat Average
1 137718 Mipha and the Cat Ladies 56 3 1.000
2 The Dogz 39 2 0.667
3 Team Tovani 28 1 0.333
4 141308 Remote Work 6 0 0.000