Why did hopjacks change their name?
“Changing the name simply better describes who we are and in the long run will be easier for both our guests and team members,” said the restaurant's founder, Mark Eggen. Completing the name change throughout the company will be done before the end the year, Eggen said.
Who owns hops and drops?
Growing up, Eggen, the son of Hops n Drops founder Mark Eggen, imagined himself becoming a math teacher and coaching sports at a local school.
Where did hops and drops start?
Bonney Lake, WashingtonHops n Drops started in 2009 with its first location in Bonney Lake, Washington, and has grown to 21 locations in Washington, Oregon, and Colorado with plans for continued expansion.
Why is it called hops and drops?
The hops is a reference to the 16 beers on tap at every location. Those beers are served at a chilly 34 degrees. The drops refer to the restaurant's icy drops, which are cocktails made from fresh fruit and served in glasses made out of ice.
What is a hop Jack?
: a brewing vat into which the wort is run after boiling in the copper and which has a perforated false bottom for straining off the hops. — called also hop jack.
What temperature do backyard beer taps go?
Backyard Beers. Our backyard beers are poured from iced taps at 34°. Yes, literally the taps extend from the bar top, encased in ice. If you haven’t seen this before, touch them! This phenomena is created by what is called a double glycol system, causing the taps to freeze.
Do backyard taps freeze?
Our backyard beers are poured from iced taps at 34°. Yes, literally the taps extend from the bar top, encased in ice. If you haven’t seen this before, touch them! This phenomena is created by what is called a double glycol system, causing the taps to freeze. Only a handful of restaurants in the world have these.
