Max Minardi and Jonny Summers: Craft Beer & Film Enthusiasts

Fresh Hop Cinema

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Fresh Hop Cinema is a craft beer and film podcast in Chico, California. Each week, cohosts Max Minardi and Jonny Summers review the latest in the world of craft beer and movies over the course of an entertaining and informative discussion.

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Max Minardi and Jonny Summers: Craft Beer & Film Enthusiasts

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389. "Honey, Don't" // Wondrous Brewing (Emeryville, CA) 04.09.2025 1:12:56

This week on Fresh Hop Cinema: Beer From: Wondrous Brewing (Emeryville, CA) Beer 1: Wondrous Spring Bock // German Style Maibock // 7% J: 9.3 M: 8 Beer2: Hot Bocks // WC Bock // 7.1% J:4.5 M:7 Film : "Honey, Don't" (2025) Directed by Ethan Coen Ratings: Jonny - 1.6, Max - 3. Inside Hot & Bothered: - Max: Air BnB Launch, Joint show with the Sun Followers - Jonny: Tahoe Storms, Hi Lauren!, Red Sonja...

388. "Eddington" // Cellador Brewing (Torrance, CA) 22.08.2025 1:09:53

This week on Fresh Hop Cinema: Beer From: Cellador Brewing (Torrance, CA) Beer 1: Akimbo // Wild Ale // 6.3% J: 7.1 M: 4 Beer2: Chenille // Farmhouse Ale // 6.4% J:1.9 M:5 Film : "Eddington" (2025) Directed by Ari Aster Ratings: Jonny - 3.5, Max - 9. Inside Hot & Bothered: - Max: Album Release Show @ The Commons on 9/12/25 - Jonny: Bordrlands 3 & 4, Tahoe Brewfest Weekend, SOUP Intro & Notes: 0:00...

387. "Weapons" // Movement Brewing (Rancho Cordova, CA) 18.08.2025 1:21:58

This week on Fresh Hop Cinema: Beer From: Movement Brewing (Rancho Cordova, CA) Beer 1: Emerald Bae // IPA // 6.8% J: 6.5 M: 6 Beer2: Edward Scissorhaze // Hazy IPA // 7.3% J:6.9 M:6 Film : "Weapons" (2025) Directed by Zach Cregger Ratings: Jonny - 3.5, Max - 9. Inside Hot & Bothered: - Max: Album Release 9/12/25 - Jonny: "Freaky Tales" (2024), "Final Destination: Bloodlines (2025) Intro & Notes:...

386. "Together" // Russian River (Santa Rosa, CA) 09.08.2025 1:05:26

This week on Fresh Hop Cinema: Beer From: Russian River (Santa Rosa, CA) Beer 1: Citra Flash Mob// IPA// 7.2% J: 9.2 M: 7 Beer2: Robert// Saison // 6% J:7.4 M:5 Film : "Together" (2025) Directed by Mike Shanks Ratings: Jonny - 9.3, Max - 10. Inside Hot & Bothered: - Max: More Black Mirror thoughts (2025) - Jonny: "War of the Worlds" (2025) -------- Episode Timeline: 0:00 - Intro, Ads, & Shout Outs...

385. "The Fantastic Four: First Steps" // Fast Fashion (Seattle, WA) 02.08.2025 1:32:41

This week on Fresh Hop Cinema: Beer From: Fast Fashion (Seattle, WA) Beer 1: Labuznik // Czech Pils // 5.3% J: 6.6 M: 5 Beer2: Modern Cosmetics // DDH Hazy IPA // 7.5% J:7.2 M:7 Film : "The Fantastic Four: First Steps" (2025) Directed by Lorcan Finnegan Ratings: Jonny - 2.2, Max - 3. Inside Hot & Bothered: - Max: "Hotel Reverie" [Black Mirror] // How To Train Your Dragon (2025) - Jonny: "Happy Gil...

384. "Superman" // Brujos // North Park 18.07.2025 1:14:51

This week on Fresh Hop Cinema: Beer 1: The Order of the Six (Brujos - Portland, OR) // TIPA // 10% J:8.7 M:8 Beer2: Friends & Yokai (North Park - San Diego, CA) // TIPA // 10% J:10 M:10 Film : "Superman" (2025) Directed by James Gunn Ratings: Jonny - 10, Max - 7. Inside Hot & Bothered: - Max: Music @ Beer Lobo - Jonny: "Bring Her Back" (2025) dir by The Brothers Phillipou -------- Episode Timeline...

383. "The Surfer" // Great Notion (Portland, OR) 04.07.2025 1:28:28

This week on Fresh Hop Cinema: Beer From: Great Notion (Portland, OR) Beer 1: Resin Revolution // WCIPA // 6.7% J:9.3 M:10 Beer2: Bicycle Day // Experimental Tart Ale // 7.7% J:6.6 M:6 Film : "The Surfer" (2025) Directed by Lorcan Finnegan Ratings: Jonny - 7.5, Max - 9. Inside Hot & Bothered: - Max: National Treasure (2004), The Tainted Cup - Jonny: Murderbot (AppleTV 2025) Armageddon (1998) -----...

382. "Deep Cover" // Radiant Brewing (Anaheim, CA) 23.06.2025 1:20:50

This week on Fresh Hop Cinema: Beerr From Radiant Brewing (Anaheim, CA) Beer 1: Time To Dream // WCIPA // 6.9% J:7.4 M:8 Beer2: FWD Thinking // WCDIPA // 8.2% J:10 M:10 Film : "Deep Cover" (2025) Directed by Tom Kingsley Ratings: Jonny - 1.2, Max - 3. Inside Hot & Bothered: - Max: Lars and the Real Girl (2007) - Jonny:Killer of Killers (Hulu 2025) Boy Kills World (2023) -------- Episode Timeline:...

381. "Mission Impossible: Final Reckoning" // Geisthaus (Sacramento, CA) 06.06.2025 1:16:29

This week on Fresh Hop Cinema: Beerr From Geisthaus Brewing (Sacramento, CA) Beer 1: Polyphion // German Pilsner // 5.2% J:8.4 M:8 Beer2: Unfathomed King // Cold IPA // 7% J:8.4 M:9 Film : "Mission Impossible: Final Reckoning" (2025) Directed by Christopher McQuarrie Ratings: Jonny - 3.1, Max - 6. Inside Hot & Bothered: - Max: New Couch, Cozy Spaces - Jonny: Mountainhead (2025) -------- Episode Ti...

380. "Friendship" // "The Accountant 2" // Trillium (Boston, MA) 30.05.2025 1:29:35

This week on Fresh Hop Cinema: Beers from Urban Roots (Sacramento, CA) Beer 1 - Pilsner // Pilsner // 4.7%. Ratings: Jonny - 7.3, Max: 7 Beer 2 - Rabbit // IPA // 7.4% . Ratings: Jonny - 6.6, Max: 7. Film : "Friendship" (2025) directed by Andrew DeYoung Schreier. Ratings: Jonny - 9.3, Max - 7. Inside Hot & Bothered: - Max: Iron Man at 17 // Home Improvement - Jonny: The storied career of Gavin O'C...

379. "Thunderbolts" // Urban Roots (Sacramento, CA) 23.05.2025 1:18:24

This week on Fresh Hop Cinema: Beers from Urban Roots (Sacramento, CA) Beer 1 - Travelers Welcome 7 // IPA // 7%. Ratings: Jonny - 6.6, Max: 6 Beer 2 - Galaxy Tactics // NE IPA // 8.2% . Ratings: Jonny - 3.4, Max: 8. Film : "Thunderbolts" (2025) directed by Jake Schreier. Ratings: Jonny - 8.5, Max - N/A. Inside Hot & Bothered: - Max: Dworacyzk Visit, Waerstones "LotR," "A Court of Mist and Fury" -...

378. "Sinners" // Crooked Stave // Cellarmaker 09.05.2025 1:12:16

This week on Fresh Hop Cinema: Beer 1 - Crooked Stave (Denver, CO) - "NZ Pils" // Pilsner // 5.5%. Ratings: Jonny - 9.1, Max: 8 Beer 2 - Cellarmaker Brewing (Berkeley, CA) // Arrowtown Pilsner// 5.3% . Ratings: Jonny - 2.5, Max: 3. Film : "Sinners" (2025) directed by Ryan Coogler. Ratings: Jonny - 8.9, Max - 9. Inside Hot & Bothered: - Max: The "2x4" Accident - Jonny: "We Used to Live Here" (Book...

377. "Warfare" // Humble Sea (Santa Cruz, CA) 29.04.2025 1:24:55

This week on Fresh Hop Cinema: Beers from Humble Sea (Santa Cruz, CA) Beer 1 - My Other Ride is a Submarine // DDH Foggy IPA // 7.1%. Ratings: Jonny - 4.4, Max: 4 Beer 2 - 8-Bit Octopus // DDH WCIPA // 7.1% . Ratings: Jonny - 7.8, Max: 8. Film : "Warfare" (2025) directed by Alex Garland & Ray Mendoza. Ratings: Jonny - 9.3, Max - 8. Inside Hot & Bothered: - Max: "The Pitt" 2025 (MAX) - Jonny: "Satu...

376. "A Working Man" // ISM Brewing (Long Beach, CA) 15.04.2025 1:21:11

This week on Fresh Hop Cinema: Beers from ISM Brewing (Long Beach, CA) Beer 1 - Three Hugger // WCIPA // 6.4%. Ratings: Jonny - 6.4, Max: 8 Beer 2 - We

375. "Death of A Unicorn" // "Novocaine" // "The Gorge" // "Myth of Man" // S.A.R.A. (Capitola, CA) 02.04.2025 1:11:08

This week on Fresh Hop Cinema: Beers from Sante Adarius Rustic Ales (Capitola, CA) Beer 1 - "Chavez" // Porter // 6.8% // Max - 3 Jonny - 7.1 Beer 2 - "Cocoa Vanilla Joe // Cocoa Vanilla & Coffee Porter // 6.8% // Max - 2 Jonny - 3.4 Film : "Death of a Unicorn" (2025) directed by Alex Scharfman. Ratings: Jonny - 6.2, Max - 6. Inside Hot & Bothered: - Max: “Novocaine” - Jonny: The Gorge (2025 Apple...

374. "LoveHurts" // North Park Beer Co (San Diego, CA) 23.03.2025 1:26:17

This week on Fresh Hop Cinema: Beers from North Park Beer Co (San Diego, CA) Beer 1 - "Hop Fu" // DDH WCIPA // 7.5% // Max - 6 Jonny - 8.1 Beer 2 - "Art in the Machine" // DDH Hazy Dipa // 8% // Max - 7 Jonny - 9.1 Film : "Love Hurts" (2025) directed by Jonathan Eusebio. Ratings: Jonny - 6.1, Max - 3. Inside Hot & Bothered: - Max: Hot Dog Hour - Jonny: Electric State (2025) 2.5/10 -------- Episode...

373. "Mickey 17" // Geisthaus Brewing (Sacramento, CA) 12.03.2025 1:18:41

This week on Fresh Hop Cinema: Beers from Geisthaus Brewing (Sacramento, CA) Beer 1 - "Mahara" // NZ Pils // 5.3% // Max - 3 Jonny - 7.1 Beer 2 - "Fog Lair" // Hazy Pale Lager // 6% // Max - 9 Jonny - 7.9 Film : "Mickey 17" (2025) directed by Bong Joon Ho. Ratings: Jonny - 8.4, Max - 8. Inside Hot & Bothered: - Max: "Last Breath" (2025) Directed by Alex Parkinson 4/10 - Jonny: Elevation (2024) Dir...

372. "Sing Sing" // South Lake Brewing (South Lake Tahoe, CA) 05.03.2025 1:36:57

This week on Fresh Hop Cinema: Beers from South Lake Brewing (South Lake Tahoe, CA) Beer 1 - "Angora" // WCIPA // 6.7% // Max - 9 Jonny - 8.3 Beer 2 - "Sendtaur" // BA Stout // 11% // Max - 10 Jonny - 10 Film : "Sing Sing" (2024) directed by Greg Kwedar. Ratings: Jonny - 9.8, Max - 9. Inside Hot & Bothered: - Max: "A Simple Favor" (2018) directed by Paul Feig - Jonny: Venom: The Last Dance, Anora...

371. "Captain America: Brave New World" // Wondrous Brewing (Emeryville, CA) 28.02.2025 1:11:33

This week on Fresh Hop Cinema: Beers from Wondrous Brewing (Emeryville, CA) Beer 1 - "DDH Sleeping Chamber" // DDHWCIPA // 6.8% // Max - 4 Jonny - 7.7 Beer 2 - "Triple Cuff" // TIPA // 10.5% // Max - 6 Jonny - 4.5 Film : "Captain America: Brave New World" (2024) directed by Julius Onah. Ratings: Jonny - 1.3, Max - 4. Inside Hot & Bothered: - Max: "A Simple Favor" (2018) directed by Paul Feig, "Emp...

370. "Companion" // Tarantula Hill Brewing (Thousand Oaks, CA) 19.02.2025 1:08:38

This week on Fresh Hop Cinema: Beers from Tarantula Hill Brewing (Thousand Oaks, CA) Beer 1 - "Cali Day" // WCIPA // 6.2% // Max - 3 Jonny - 5.2 Beer 2 - "Liquid Candy" // Hazy IPA // 7.5% // Max - 9 Jonny - 9.3 Film : "Companion" (2024) directed by Drew Hancock. Ratings: Jonny - 7.2, Max - 6. Inside Hot & Bothered: - Max: New Single "Kind of Over Love", Onyx Storm (2025 Novel by Rebecca Yarros) -...

369. " The Brutalist" // Unsung Brewing (Anaheim, CA) 11.02.2025 1:07:58

This week on Fresh Hop Cinema: Beers from Unsung Brewing (Anaheim, CA) Beer "DDH Citrique" // DDH WCIPA // 6.5% // Max - 6 Jonny - 5.9 Beer 2 - "Regeneration" // Hazy IPA // 6.5% // Max - 9 Jonny - 8.2 Film : "The Brutalist" (2024) directed by Brady Corbet. Ratings: Jonny - 9.1, Max - 7. Inside Hot & Bothered: - Max: Lovecraft Country - Jonny: American Primeval (2025 Netflix) -------- Episode Time...

368. "Flow" // Crooked Lane (Auburn, Ca) 25.01.2025 1:15:50

This week on Fresh Hop Cinema: Beers from Crooked Lane (Auburn, Ca) Beer "Kangaroo Culture" // Australian Pale Ale // 6% // Max - 6 Jonny - 7.8 Beer 2 - "The Gathering Dark" // Baltic Porter // 8.2% // Max - 9 Jonny - 9.2 Film : "Flow" (2025) directed by Gints Zilbalodis. Ratings: Jonny - 8.3, Max - 6. Inside Hot & Bothered: - Max: Single on Valentines Day // “One of Them Days” 5/10 - Jonny: Cunk...

367. "Den of Thieves 2: Pantera" // "Babygirl" // Half Acre (Chicago) 17.01.2025 1:14:57

This week on Fresh Hop Cinema: Beers from Half Acre (Chicago) Beer 1 - "Bodem" // WCIPA // 6.7% // Max - 7 Jonny - 8.3 Beer 2 - "Sunrise Vallejo" // WCIPA // 6.7% // Max - 5 Jonny - 3.1 Film : "Den of Thieves 2: Pantera" (2025) directed by Christian Gudegast. Ratings: Jonny - N/A, Max - 7. Inside Hot & Bothered: - Max: Portland Recording Trip - Jonny: Nate Bargatze “Your Friend, Nate Bargatze” (20...

366. "Nosferatu" // "Babygirl" // The Answer (Richmond, VA) 01.01.2025 1:35:40

This week on Fresh Hop Cinema: Beers from The Answer (Richmond, VA) Beer 1 - "Ennol Angus" // Imperial Pastry Stout // 12% // Max - 9 Jonny - 9.4 Beer 2 - "Pa Pa Kahuna" // Imperial Pastry Stout // 14% // Max - 7 Jonny - 7.7 Film : "Nosferatu" (2024) directed by Robert Eggers. Ratings: Jonny - 9.8, Max - 9. Inside Hot & Bothered: - Max: “Babygirl” (2024) directed by Helina Reijn // “A Beautiful Mi...

365. CHRISTMAS 2024 // Klaus (2019) // Bare Bottle Brewing Company (SF, CA) 24.12.2024 1:12:46

This week on Fresh Hop Cinema: Beers from Bare Bottle Brewing Company (SF, CA) Beer 1 - "Clouds of Rakau" // Hazy Pale Ale // 5.6% // Max - 6 Jonny - 6.5 Beer 2 - "Sauvignon Danc" // WCIPA // 7.3% // Max - 6 Jonny - 6.1 Film : "Klaus" (2019) directed by Sergio Pablos. Ratings: Jonny - 7.8, Max - 9 Inside Hot & Bothered: - Max: “Name of the Wind” by Patrick Rothfuss // “Assassin's Apprentice” by Ro...