Sarah and The Shrub discuss the 100% zero proof, 100% refreshing beverage: Hop Water. From the plant-parts behind it all (hops) to it's "f around and find out" origins in the home brewing community, and it's place in the wellness sector today, hop into spring with this one! Also, Sarah reflects on her connection between suburban stress / isolation and drinking.

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https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hop_water#cite_note-Men's_Journal_28_June_2023-2

https://www.americastestkitchen.com/articles/7129-what-is-hop-water

https://www.fooddive.com/news/hop-water-nonalcoholic-beer-segment-wellness-trend/806828/

https://www.mensjournal.com/drink/is-hop-water-your-drink-of-the-future

https://www.bevnet.com/news/2015/hopwater-launches-in-ohio-secures-distribution-through-cavalier-distributing/

https://www.h2ops.com/pages/our-story-mission?srsltid=AfmBOooPKHt1y7wv9xqA40l9T5N4M34RbzakAFTdhWNkG_0vUSCWVC6M

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CBQFaHS5teY

https://www.reddit.com/r/Homebrewing/comments/1lvddkz/first_time_making_hop_water_and_it_turned_out/

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