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 Mar 17 2025
| by Quizmaster Aaron Graifman
|

☘️ St. Patrick’s Day King Trivia Recap at Hops And Scotch! 🍀🎉

 

It was a lucky night of trivia, and some teams had the luck of the Irish on their side! 🍻🏆

 

🐱 Mipha and the Cat Ladies purred their way to first place with 57 points, proving that they didn’t need a four-leaf clover to win! 🏅🐾

 

☎️ The Answering Machine made a bold play, doubling down and landing in second place with 52 points! They were just one lucky guess away from the pot of gold! 📞💡🌈

 

🪩 Disco Balls kept the party going and danced their way to third place with 40 points, showing off their trivia moves all night! 🕺🎶

 

🛡️ Aegis Grandpas had the luck of the old gods for a while but ended up in fourth place with 22 points! A valiant effort! ⚔️🍀

 

💭 Dream Team may have been dreaming of gold but didn’t submit their final round, finishing at 14 points! Sweet dreams for next time! 😴🌈

 

📝 Your Name Here and Baddies both ended the night with 10 points, proving that every point counts! ✍️💚

 

👥 Sarah/Kyle gave it their best shot, finishing with 7 points! Better luck next time! 🍻

 

Sláinte to all the teams for a fantastic St. Paddy’s Day trivia! 🍀🎉 See you next time for more good times, great questions, and maybe a little more luck! 🌈✨

 

Game Rank Team # Team Name Score Teams Beaten Team Beat Average
1 137718 Mipha and the Cat Ladies 57 8 1.000
2 142491 The Answering Machine 52 7 0.875
3 154709 Disco balls 40 6 0.750
4 148126 Aegis Grandpas 22 5 0.625
5 Dream team 14 4 0.500
6 154725 Baddies 10 2 0.313
6 154710 Your Name Here 10 2 0.313
8 Sarah/Kyle 7 1 0.125
9 Sarah/kyle 2 0 0.000

QUIZ RECAP

Mon Mar 10 2025
| by Quizmaster Aaron Graifman
|

🎉 King Trivia Night Recap at Hops And Scotch! 🎊

 

Tonight was a tight battle from the start, with teams neck and neck until one squad pulled away in the final round! 🏆🔥

 

👣 Pitter Patter made a bold move at the right time, doubling down and taking first place with 64 points! They played it smart and ran away with the win! 🏁💨

 

☎️ The Answering Machine stayed in the mix all night, finishing second with 41 points after a strong showing! They kept dialing in the right answers but couldn’t quite reach the top! 📞💡

 

🛡️ Aegis Grandpas held the lead for a while but ended up in third place with 40 points, just one point behind second place! A hard-fought game! ⚔️📜

 

🚗 Fast Car had some speed early on but finished fourth with 34 points! A solid effort, but they just couldn’t accelerate into the top three! 🏎️💨

 

🔠 DSK put up a fight and ended the night with 19 points, landing in fifth place! 💪📚

 

🧠 Mastermind and Cipher joined late, so they didn’t get a chance to fully compete, but we’re looking forward to seeing them in action next time! 🎭🔑

 

🎂 A special shoutout to Pops for his birthday today! Even though he wasn’t here, we’re all wishing him a Happy Birthday! 🎉🎈

 

Another great night of trivia—see you all next time for another battle of the minds! 🏆🍻📖

 

Game Rank Team # Team Name Score Teams Beaten Team Beat Average
1 154174 Pitter Patter 64 5 1.000
2 142491 The Answering Machine 41 4 0.800
3 148126 Aegis Grandpas 40 3 0.600
4 Fast Car 34 2 0.400
5 154176 DSK 19 1 0.200
6 Mastermind and Cipher 0 0 0.000

QUIZ RECAP

Mon Mar 3 2025
| by Quizmaster Aaron Graifman
|

🎉 King Trivia Night Recap at Hops And Scotch! 🎂🎊

 

Tonight was a battle from start to finish, with teams trading the lead and fighting for every point! 🏆💥

 

🐱 Mipha and the Cat Ladies clawed their way to first place with 50 points, sealing their victory just in time for Michelle’s birthday! 🎂🎈 A perfect way to celebrate!

 

⚡ Yellow Horns gave them a run for their money, finishing just behind at 47.5 points! They were right on their tails but couldn’t quite take the lead! 🏁🔔

 

☎️ The Answering Machine stayed in the mix all night, finishing third with 46 points after another strong showing! They kept dialing in the right answers, but just missed the top! 📞💡

 

🛡️ Aegis Grandpas started the night at the top and looked like the team to beat, but they ended up in fourth place with 41 points after a tough final stretch! A strong showing, but they couldn’t hold the line! ⚔️📜

 

🍻 TDbar didn’t submit their final round but still landed 19 points! Respect for sticking it out! 🏅

 

🌴 Cabo Girls made an appearance but finished with just 2 points! Hopefully, they were enjoying the drinks more than the trivia! 🍹😂

 

A huge shoutout to Michelle for celebrating her birthday with us! 🥳🎉 Happy Birthday! And congrats to all teams for an epic night of trivia! See you next time! 🏆📚🔥

Game Rank Team # Team Name Score Teams Beaten Team Beat Average
1 137718 Mipha and the Cat Ladies 50 5 1.000
2 152958 Yellow Horns 47 4 0.800
3 142491 The Answering Machine 46 3 0.600
4 148126 Aegis Grandpas 41 2 0.400
5 153615 TDbar 19 1 0.200
6 Cabo girls 2 0 0.000