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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230. "Old" // "Pig" // Highwater Brewing (Lodi, CA) 30.07.2021 1:01:07

This week on Fresh Hop Cinema; Beer 1: "Break Apart" from Highwater Brewing (Lodi, CA). Style: Cream Ale. ABV: 5.4% Ratings: Jonny - 2.7, Max - 3. Film: "Old" directed by M Night Shyamalan. Ratings: Jonny- 2.1, Max - 1. Beer 2: "Boom Boom Out Gose the Lights" from Highwater Brewing (Lodi, CA). Style: Gose ABV: 8.5% Ratings: Jonny - 1.1 Max: 1 Max's Flick Pick: "Pig" directed by Michael Sarnoski. R...

229. "Summer of Soul" // Jackrabbit Brewing Co (Sacramento, CA) 23.07.2021 1:05:01

This week on Fresh Hop Cinema; Beer 1: "Peach Pale Ale" from Jackrabbit Brewing Co (Sacramento, CA). Style: Pale Ale. ABV: 5.5% Ratings: Jonny - 6.1, Max - 7. Film: "Summer of Soul (...or When the Revolution Could Not Be Televised)" directed by Ahmir "Questlove" Thompson. Ratings: Jonny- 9.3, Max - 9. Beer 2: "Citrus Sunset" from Jackrabbit Brewing Co (Sacramento, CA). Style: IPA ABV: 6.5% Ratings...

228. "Black Widow" // Wayfinder Beer (Portland, OR) 16.07.2021 1:09:19

This week on Fresh Hop Cinema; Beer 1: "Kollaps" from Wayfinder Beer (Portland, OR). Style: Kolsh-Style Ale. ABV: 4.7% Ratings: Jonny - 8.7, Max - 9. Film: "Black Widow" directed by Cate Shortland. Ratings: Jonny- 7.2, Max - 6. Beer 2: "Hell" from Wayfinder Beer (Portland, OR). Style: Helles Lager ABV: 4.9% Ratings: Jonny - 8.6 Max: 7 Inside Hot & Bothered: - Max - Jet Skiing & Peaky Blinders - Jo...

227. "The Tomorrow War" // Thorn Brewing (San Diego, CA) 09.07.2021 1:05:08

This week on Fresh Hop Cinema; Beer 1: "Procyon" from Thorn Brewing (San Diego, CA). Style: Imperial IPA. ABV: 9% Ratings: Jonny - 7.7, Max - 7. Film: "The Tomorrow War" directed by Chris McKay. Ratings: Jonny- 8.4, Max - 7. Beer 2: "Event Horizon" from Thorn Brewing (San Diego, CA). Style: Imperial Stout ABV: 12.3% Ratings: Jonny - 7.5 Max: 8 Inside Hot & Bothered: - Max - Shows at Secret Trail a...

226. "Luca" // Cascade Brewing (Portland, OR) // Company Values (Palmetto, FL) 02.07.2021 1:03:43

This week on Fresh Hop Cinema; Beer 1: "Blue Verbena" from Cascade Brewing (Portland, OR). Style: Sour Golden Ale ABV: 6.2% Ratings: Jonny - 7.2, Max - 6. Film: "Luca" directed by Enrico Casarosa. Ratings: Jonny- 8.7, Max - 5. Beer 2: "Overcoming" from Company Values (Palmetto, FL). Style: IFruited Sour ABV: 6.2% Ratings: Jonny - 6.2 Max: 3 Inside Hot & Bothered: - Max - Thanks to Sophie & Ray! -...

225. "The Hitman's Wife's Bodyguard" // Anchorage Brewing (AL) // Double Nickel (NJ) 25.06.2021 59:04

This week on Fresh Hop Cinema; Beer 1: "Beyond Repair" from Anchorage Brewing Co (Anchorage, AL). Style: NE IPA ABV: 6.4% Ratings: Jonny - N/A, Max - 8. Film: "The Hitman's Wife's Bodyguard" directed by Patrick Hughes. Ratings: Jonny- 5.5, Max - N/A. Beer 2: "Nocturnal Creatures v4" from Double Nickel Brewing (Pennsauken Township, NJ). Style: Imperial Stout ABV: 13% Ratings: Jonny - 7.8 Max: N/A I...

224. "In the Heights" // Fort Rock Brewing (Cordova, CA) 18.06.2021 1:04:30

This week on Fresh Hop Cinema; Beer 1: "Lights Out" from Fort Rock Brewing (Cordova, CA). Style: IPA ABV: 7% Ratings: Jonny - 6.8, Max - 5. Film: "In the Heights" directed by Jon M. Chu. Ratings: Jonny- 3, Max - 9. Beer 2: "Rainbows & Ponies" from Fort Rock Brewing (Cordova, CA). Style: Triple IPA ABV: 11% Ratings: Jonny - 8.8 Max: 8 Inside Hot & Bothered: - Max - Bailey Minardi Shoutouts / Gettin...

223. "A Quiet Place: Part II" // Urban Roots (Sacramento, CA) 11.06.2021 1:18:08

This week on Fresh Hop Cinema; Beer 1: "Travelers Welcome 3" from Urban Roots (Sacramento, CA). Style: NE IPA ABV: 8.5% Ratings: Jonny - 7.9, Max - 9. Film: "A Quiet Place: Part II" directed by John Krasinski. Ratings: Jonny- 6, Max - 6. Beer 2: "Travelers Welcome 2" from Urban Roots (Sacramento, CA). Style: "Double IPA" ABV: 9% Ratings: Jonny - 10 Max: 6 Inside Hot & Bothered: - Max - Airport Bee...

222. "Those Who Wish Me Dead" // Lagunitas (Petaluma, CA) 04.06.2021 1:04:51

This week on Fresh Hop Cinema; Beer 1: "Stereohopic" from Lagunitas Brewing Co (Petaluma, CA). Style: IPA ABV: 7% Ratings: Jonny - 8.1, Max - 7. Film: "Those Who Wish Me Dead" directed by Taylor Sheridan. Ratings: Jonny- 7.1, Max - 4. Beer 2: "Maximus" from Lagunitas Brewing Co (Petaluma, CA). Style: "Colossal IPA" ABV: 9% Ratings: Jonny - 4.2 Max: 4 Inside Hot & Bothered: - Max - Pitch Meeting: A...

221. "Army of the Dead" // Bike Dog (Sacramento, CA) 28.05.2021 1:28:53

This week on Fresh Hop Cinema; Beer 1: "Dog Years" from Bike Dog Brewing Co (Sacramento, CA). Style: IPA ABV: 7% Ratings: Jonny - 8.1, Max - 7. Film: "Army of the Dead" directed by Zack Snyder. Ratings: Jonny- 2.2, Max - 1. Beer 2: "Without End" from Bike Dog Brewing Co (Sacramento, CA). Style: Kettle Sour ABV: 7.1% Ratings: Jonny - 7.1 Max: 5 Inside Hot & Bothered: - Max - Quantum Mechanics, Kaya...

220. "Wrath of Man" // Fall River Brewing Co (Burney, CA) 21.05.2021 1:14:48

This week on Fresh Hop Cinema; Beer 1: "Day Off" from Fall River Brewing Co (Burney, CA). Style: Blonde Ale ABV: 5% Ratings: Jonny - 7.5, Max - 8. Film: "Wrath of Man" directed by Guy Ritchie. Ratings: Jonny- 2, Max - 1.5. Beer 2: "Sippin' on Jam and Juice" from Fall River Brewing Co (Burney, CA). Style: Kettle Sour ABV: 6.2% Ratings: Jonny - 7.9 Max: 8 Inside Hot & Bothered: - Max - Kirkland Hard...

219. "The Mitchells vs. the Machines" // Klamath Basin Brewing Co (Klamath Falls, OR) 07.05.2021 1:11:43

This week on Fresh Hop Cinema; Beer 1: "Hazy IPA" from Klamath Basin Brewing Co (Klamath Falls, OR). Style: Hazy IPA ABV: 6.2% Ratings: Jonny - 6.7, Max - 6.2. Film: "The Mitchells vs. the Machines" directed by Mike Rianda. Ratings: Jonny- 9.3, Max - 9. Beer 2: "Backroad Vanilla Porter" from Klamath Basin Brewing Co (Klamath Falls, OR). Style: Porter ABV: 6.7% Ratings: Jonny - 6.2 Max: 6 Inside Ho...

Interview: Brian McGillivray of Sierra Nevada Brewing Co 05.05.2021 22:33

We sat down with Sierra Nevada brewer Brian McGillivray to discuss beer, its future in 2021, spiked seltzers, pastry seltzers (yes that's a thing) and favorite movies. For the full discussion, consider joining us on Patreon.

218. Beer Madness: Winner // Mortal Kombat // Morgan Territory (Tracy, CA) 30.04.2021 1:06:02

This week on Fresh Hop Cinema; Beer 1: "Bees Better Have My Honey" from Morgan Territory (Tracy, CA). Style: Wheat Beer ABV: 6% Ratings: Jonny - 7.5, Max - N/A. Film: "Mortal Kombat" directed by Simon McQuoin. Ratings: Jonny- 4.8, Max - 4. Beer 2: "Mad Badger Bloodlust" from Morgan Territory (Tracy, CA) Style: Pale Ale ABV: 6% Ratings: Jonny - 3.2 Max: N/A Inside Hot & Bothered: - Max - Covid-19 -...

217. "In the Earth" // El Segundo Brewing Co (El Segundo, CA) 23.04.2021 1:06:23

This week on Fresh Hop Cinema; Beer 1: "Double Dry-Hopped Citra" from El Segundo Brewing Co (El Segundo, CA). Style: Pale Ale ABV: 5.5% Ratings: Jonny - 8.5, Max - 8. Film: "In the Earth" directed by Ben Wheatley. Beer 2: "The 105" from El Segundo Brewing Co (El Segundo, CA) ABV: 7.1% Ratings: Jonny - 9.1 Max: 4 Inside Hot & Bothered: - Max - Dogecoin, Vax No. 1, Them (Series Review) - Jonny - Mad...

216. Beer Madness: Final 4 Results // "Nobody" // Dust Bowl Brewing (Turlock, CA) 16.04.2021 1:23:37

This week on Fresh Hop Cinema; Beer 1: "Public Enemy" from Dust Bowl Brewing (Turlock, CA). Style: Baltic Porter ABV: 9% Ratings: Jonny - 7.8, Max - 9. Beer Madness: Final 4 Results Film: "Nobody" directed by Illya Naishuller. Beer 2: "Prone" from Dust Bowl Brewing (Turlock, CA). Style: MEGA IPA ABV: 14.5% Ratings: Jonny - 6.9 Max: 7 Inside Hot & Bothered: - Max - Gold Country Casino AND Hotel - J...

Top 10 Films of 2020: Part 1 11.04.2021 47:47

With the Oscars just weeks away, we wanted to give you a peek behind our Patreon curtain. This is part 1 of our Top 10 Films of 2020. To hear Part 2 which includes our picks for 5 through 1, honorable mentions, and our "must-miss" movies of the year, join us on Patreon for as little as $1 per week. It helps us continue to afford to produce this show and we'd really appreciate the support! www.patr...

215. "Godzilla vs Kong" // Beer Madness Elite 8 Results // Russian River Brewing (Santa Rosa, CA) 09.04.2021 1:14:04

This week on Fresh Hop Cinema; Beer 1: "Mind Circus" from Russian River Brewing (Santa Rosa, CA). Style: NE IPA ABV: 7% Ratings: Jonny - 6.2, Max - 6. Beer Madness: Elite 8 Results Film: "Godzilla vs Kong" directed by Adam Winguard. Beer 2: "Happy Hops" from Russian River Brewing (Santa Rosa, CA). Style: IPA ABV: 6.5% Ratings: Jonny - 9.2 Max: 9 Inside Hot & Bothered: - Max - Transmission Issues,...

214. The Father // Beer Madness: Round 2 Results // Almanac Beer Co (Alameda, CA) 02.04.2021 1:04:52

This week on Fresh Hop Cinema; Beer 1: "Sunshine & Opportunity" from Almanac Beer Co (Alameda, CA). Style: Saison ABV: 5.6% Ratings: Jonny - 7.2, Max - 6.5. Beer Madness: Round 2 Results Film: "The Father" directed by Florian Zeller. Beer 2: "Boost Coffee Stout" from Almanac Beer Co (Alameda, CA) Style: Stout ABV: 9% Ratings: Jonny - 2.8 Max: 3 Inside Hot & Bothered: - Max - Bracket Ride, Manchest...

213. Beer Madness: Round 1 Results // Over the Moon // Farmageddon // The Good Wolf (Truckee, CA) 26.03.2021 1:41:06

This week on Fresh Hop Cinema; Beer 1: "A Thousand Leaves" from The Good Wolf (Truckee, CA). Style: NE IPA ABV: 6.2% Ratings: Jonny - 9.3, Max - 9. Flick Pick: "A Shaun the Sheep Movie: Farmageddon" directed by Will Becher & Richard Phelan. Film: "Over the Moon" directed bu Glen Keane & John Kahrs. Ratings: Jonny - 5.8, Max - 7. Beer 2: "Hobgoblin Drum Circle" from The Good Wolf (Truckee, CA). Sty...

212. Beer Madness Tip-Off // "Time" // "The US vs Billie Holiday" // Third Window Brewing 19.03.2021 1:09:00

This week on Fresh Hop Cinema; Beer 1: "Merci, Pierre" from Third Window Brewing (Santa Barbara, CA). Style: Witbier ABV: 4.8% Ratings: Jonny - 7.7, Max - 6. Flick Pick: "Time" (2020) directed by Garrett Bradley. Film: "The United States vs Billie Holiday" directed by Lee Daniels Beer 2: "Nelson Hop Saison" from Third Window Brewing (Santa Barbara, CA). Style: Saison ABV: 7% Ratings: Jonny - 7.9 M...

211. Raya & the Last Dragon / Billie Eilish: World's A Little Blurry / Wild Barrel (San Marcos, CA) 12.03.2021 1:25:43

This week on Fresh Hop Cinema; Beer 1: "St PAddy's on the Juice" from Wild Barrel (San Marcos, CA). Style: NE IPA ABV: 7.8% Ratings: Jonny - 4.4, Max - 5. Film: "Raya & the Last Dragon" directed by Don Hall & Carlos Lopez Estrada. Ratings: Jonny: 6.2 Max: 3 Beer 2: "Blackberry Jam" from Wild Barrel (San Marcos, CA). Style: Pastry Sour ABV: 8.4% Ratings: Jonny - 3.8 Max: 4 Inside Hot & Bothered: -...

210. "Minari" // Fieldwork (Sacramento, CA) 05.03.2021 1:33:06

This week on Fresh Hop Cinema; Beer 1: "Endless Visions" from Fieldwork (Sacramento, CA). Style: American Pilsner ABV: 5.8% Ratings: Jonny - 5.8, Max - 7. Film: "Minari" directed by Lee Isaac Chung. Ratings: Jonny: 7.4 Max: 8 Beer 2: "Morning Time" from Fieldwork (Sacramento, CA). Style: Coffee Stout ABV: 6% Ratings: Jonny - 8.1 Max: 7 Inside Hot & Bothered: - Max - Popped Tire & Baseboards - Jonn...

209. "Nomadland" // "Judas and the Black Messiah" // Slice Beer Co (Lincoln, CA) 26.02.2021 1:31:29

This week on Fresh Hop Cinema; Beer 1: "Vaccinator" from Slice Beer Co (Lincoln, CA). Style: Double IPA ABV: 8.8% Ratings: Jonny - 8.1, Max - 7. Film: "Nomadland" (2021) directed by Chole Zhao. Ratings: Jonny: 10 Max: 10 Beer 2: "Hippie Cabbage" from Slice Beer Co (Lincoln, CA). Style: Triple IPA ABV: 10% Ratings: Jonny - 7.7, Max - 6. Film: "Judas and the Black Messiah" directed by Shaka King. Ra...

208. "Promising Young Woman" // Henhouse Brewing (Petaluma, CA) 19.02.2021 1:31:38

This week on Fresh Hop Cinema; Beer 1: "The Walrus is Paul" from Henhouse Brewing (Petaluma, CA). Style: IPA ABV: 6.3% Ratings: Jonny - 7.8, Max - 9. Flick Pick: "Willie's Wonderland" (2021) directed by Kevin Lewis. Film: "Promising Young Woman" directed by Emerald Fennel. Ratings: Jonny: 8.3 Max: 9 Beer 2: "Dark Side of the Rainbow" from Henhouse Brewing (Petaluma, CA). Style: Double IPA ABV: 9.2...