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The Hop Water

27 min · 13. mar. 2026
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Send us Fan Mail [https://www.buzzsprout.com/2310119/fan_mail/new] 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.  *** https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hop_water#cite_note-Men's_Journal_28_June_2023-2 [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.americastestkitchen.com/articles/7129-what-is-hop-water] https://www.fooddive.com/news/hop-water-nonalcoholic-beer-segment-wellness-trend/806828/ [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.mensjournal.com/drink/is-hop-water-your-drink-of-the-futurehttps://www.bevnet.com/news/2015/hopwater-launches-in-ohio-secures-distribution-through-cavalier-distributing/ [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.h2ops.com/pages/our-story-mission?srsltid=AfmBOooPKHt1y7wv9xqA40l9T5N4M34RbzakAFTdhWNkG_0vUSCWVC6Mhttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CBQFaHS5teY [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CBQFaHS5teYhttps://www.reddit.com/r/Homebrewing/comments/1lvddkz/first_time_making_hop_water_and_it_turned_out/ [https://www.reddit.com/r/Homebrewing/comments/1lvddkz/first_time_making_hop_water_and_it_turned_out/] *** ig: @shrubbish_pod email: shrubbishpodcast@gmail.com While I want to bring levity to the table, this podcast does contain descriptions of substance abuse. If you or someone you know needs help, the SAMHSA (Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration) hotline is available 24/7 at 1-800-662-HELP (4357).

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