Hops & Scotch

Hops & Scotch

7001 Sunne Ln #100
Walnut Creek CA 94597
(925) 378-7980
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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 23 2024
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Tonight’s King Trivia was an absolute nail-biter with teams battling back and forth from start to finish! The first round kicked off with three three-way ties, setting the stage for a fierce competition. It looked like Mipha and the Cat Ladies might get stuck in the middle, but they sharpened their claws and pounced their way to the top spot. 🦁

 

ShimmyFoo chased hard, finishing strong in second, while Octopuses swam their way to a solid third. 🐙 Lonely Hearts and Kid’s Table stayed in the hunt with matching scores, showing heart and resilience. Finally!, Ragin’ Cajuns, Margarita Mommies, and Pink JJ Club fought valiantly, with Solo Dolo Cup and Pops rounding out the night. 

 

A thrilling game with twists, turns, and epic comebacks—until next time, trivia warriors! 🧠🎉

Game Rank Team # Team Name Score Teams Beaten Team Beat Average
1 137718 Mipha and the Cat Ladies 60 10 1.000
2 121109 ShimmyFoo 55 9 0.900
3 Octopuses 52 8 0.800
4 Kid’s Table 40 7 0.700
5 143028 Finally! 39 6 0.600
6 Lonely Hearts 40 5 0.500
7 143025 Ragin’ Cajuns 36 4 0.400
8 137717 Margarita Mommies 32 3 0.300
9 138917 Pink JJ Club 21 2 0.200
10 Solo Dolo Cup 19 1 0.100
11 Pops 5 0 0.000

QUIZ RECAP

Mon Sep 16 2024
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Tonight’s game was nothing short of a comeback story! Shimmyfoo surged from behind to snag the victory with a total of 47 points, coming out of nowhere to take the top spot. 🥇

 

Mipha and the Cat Ladies were close on their tails, putting up 43 points and securing second place. 🥈 Paonessa Pack gave them a run for their money, finishing just one point behind with 42, grabbing third. 🥉

 

Smarty Pints followed in fourth with 39, and Three Bros Chilling in a Hot Tub rounded out the top five with 34 points. It was an intense game with double or nothing plays that kept everyone on edge.

 

Shoutout to everyone for bringing their A-game tonight. 🎉 Make sure you don’t miss next week’s thrilling trivia session, Monday at 6 PM! 🍻

Game Rank Team # Team Name Score Teams Beaten Team Beat Average
1 Shimmyfoo 47 7 1.000
2 137718 Mipha and the Cat Ladies 43 6 0.857
3 Paonessa Pack 42 5 0.714
4 Smarty pints 39 4 0.571
5 142750 Three Bros Chilling in a Hot Tub 34 3 0.429
6 142754 Falloff regime 31 2 0.286
7 142752 Lonely Hearts 16 1 0.143
8 Pops 12 0 0.000

QUIZ RECAP

Mon Sep 9 2024
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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
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