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EPISODE · Mar 13, 2026 · 27 MIN

The Hop Water

from Shrubbish: A Sober Drinks & Thinks Podcast · host Sarah McAfee

Send us Fan MailSarah 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_2023-2https://www.americastestkitchen.com/articles/7129-what-is-hop-waterhttps://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/***ig: @shrubbish_podemail: [email protected] 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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Send us Fan Mail 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://www.americastestkit...

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