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 Feb 3 2025
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Tonight's King Trivia was more than just a game... it was a full-on event. 🥃
With a Penelope Bourbon tasting, free shirts, and a raffle for a JBL Flip 5 and a Carhartt backpack, 🎒 there was something for everyone.

 

On the trivia side, Mipha and the Cat Ladies once again dominated, finishing in first place with an impressive 72 points. They continue to set the bar high week after week.

 

 

In second place, we had Happy Birthday Rachel!, who celebrated with a strong 47-point finish. A great way to cap off a birthday night. Nice for What rounded out the podium with 40 points, securing third place in style.

 

Aegis Grandpas held on for fourth with 35 points, while Jiminy Crickets followed in fifth with 33. Password is Taco kept things competitive with 27 points, and Pops put up a solid 18. Meanwhile, Team Solo Mid may have had a rough night with 0, but they showed up and gave it their best shot.

 

With bourbon, prizes, and fierce competition, it was a fantastic night. Thanks to everyone who came out, and we'll see you next time for more trivia.

 

Game Rank Team # Team Name Score Teams Beaten Team Beat Average
1 137718 Mipha and the Cat Ladies 72 7 1.000
2 Happy Birthday Rachel! 🥳 47 6 0.857
3 Nice for what 40 5 0.714
4 148126 Aegis Grandpas 35 4 0.571
5 Jiminy Crickets 33 3 0.429
6 Password is Taco 27 2 0.286
7 Pops 18 1 0.143
8 Team Solo Mid 0 0 0.000

QUIZ RECAP

Mon Jan 27 2025
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Tonight’s King Trivia was another exciting battle of brains and strategy! Mipha and the Cat Ladies stayed sharp and clawed their way to first place with 53 points, proving once again why they’re trivia royalty. 🏆🐾

 

Cinnamon spiced up the competition, taking second place with an impressive 44 points, while the Cosmetic Trivia Team made their mark, finishing in third with 36.5 points.

 

ShimmyFoo followed closely in fourth with 33 points, and Aegis Grandpas rounded out the top five with 25 points. Quizard of Aus kept the magic alive with 20 points, just ahead of Bourbon Birthday Girl celebrating in style with 19 points.

 

Rounding out the leaderboard were Team 1 with 13, Pops with 12, Beeryland at 4, and Hello with 2. Viewer had a tough night but hung in there for the fun.

 

A big thank you to all the teams for another amazing evening of trivia—see you next time! 🎉🧠🍻

 

Game Rank Team # Team Name Score Teams Beaten Team Beat Average
1 137718 Mipha and the Cat Ladies 53 11 1.000
2 90093 Cinnamon 44 10 0.909
3 Cosmetic Trivia Team 36 9 0.818
4 121109 ShimmyFoo 33 8 0.727
5 148126 Aegis Grandpas 25 7 0.636
6 150831 Quizard of Aus 20 6 0.545
7 Bourbon Birthday Girl 19 5 0.455
8 Team 1 13 4 0.364
9 Pops 12 3 0.273
10 Beeryland 4 2 0.182
11 Hello 2 1 0.091
12 Viewer 0 0 0.000

QUIZ RECAP

Mon Jan 20 2025
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Tonight’s King Trivia saw a dominant performance by Mipha and the Cat Ladies, who proved once again they are the queens of trivia, finishing in first place with a stellar 70 points! 🏆🐾

 

The Amigas teamed up for a strong showing, claiming second place with 55 points, while Not Good at Trivia defied their name to secure third with 30 points.

 

Pops scored 9 points to land in fourth, just ahead of the Virgin Vloggers, who finished with 7 points. Another team named Not Good at Trivia rounded out the leaderboard with 4 points, showing everyone that the effort is what counts!

 

A fun night filled with laughter, clever answers, and great competition—congratulations to all the teams, and we’ll see you next time! 🎉🧠

 

Game Rank Team # Team Name Score Teams Beaten Team Beat Average
1 137718 Mipha and the Cat Ladies 70 5 1.000
2 Amigas 55 4 0.800
3 Not good at trivia 30 3 0.600
4 Pops 9 2 0.400
5 Virgin Vloggers 7 1 0.200
6 Not good at trivia 4 0 0.000
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