“Drink less, drink better. Just cause I'm a professional brewer doesn’t mean I want people to drink eight pints of beer a day. If you drink better beer, and you have more quality in your glass, often times you can savor it.”

Professional brewer, beer judge and News Tribune columnist Dave Hoops joins us this week to talk about the craft brewery scene in Duluth, the role Lake Superior plays in our local beers, what he looks for when he judges suds.

He also shares a few of this favorite fall beers. Here are some seasonal varieties that made his list:

Sierra Nevada Oktoberfest - on tap around town and most retail stores in the area

Mosaic Fresh Hop IPA by Castle Danger

Yamma Jamma by Indeed Brewing - skip the pumpkins beers and try this one

What we are into this week: The recent findings in the Jacob Wetterling case, history documentaries, professional tennis, and the FX sitcom “You’re the Worst.”

If you haven't read his column, Hoops on Hops, we've included a few of his most recent.









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