HOPPY SAYS,
“Support your local craft breweries!”
Peticolas Brewing – Dallas, TX
Hoppy’s last visit on his Southwest tour was at Peticolas Brewing. It was founded in 2011 and was one of the first two breweries to open in Dallas. Founder Michael Peticolas is a lifelong FIFA World Cup fan and the brewery will be showing most of this year’s matches, including those in Dallas, in their taproom.
During his visit Hoppy quaffed a Sit Down Or I’ll Sit You Down Imperial IPA. The intent of this beer is to exhibit the fresh and bright character of the hops. The hop flavor is intense, fresh and lively. It is balanced with an ever-present malt character that provides a tremendously full mouthfeel. Finally, the alcohol in this beer is intentionally present and delicious. Check out the interesting story behind this beer’s name here. 10% ABV, 90 IBU.
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Martin House Brewing & Pickle Fest – Fort Worth, TX
Hoppy attended Pickle Fest during his next visit at Martin House Brewing. The brewery was founded in 2013. They place an emphasis on high quality beers and sustainable practices. Their motto is, “Made in Texas by Texans”.
During his visit, and in honor of Pickle Fest, he quaffed a couple of pickle beers, one of which was Best Maid Lemon Pepper Sour Pickle Beer – This was first tapped during this event. 4.7% ABV.
The other beer was Best Maid Strawberry Lime Sour Pickle Beer. This was also new for this year’s festival. 4.7% ABV.
Pictures of the brewery and the Pickle Fest follow. Hoppy arrived early due to rainy weather, and some pictures were taken before the event actually started.
On Rotation Brewery & Kitchen – Dallas, TX
On Rotation Brewery & Kitchen was the next visit for Hoppy. They opened at their original location in 2015 and moved to their current location in 2021. Working with a three-barrel system, they produce an ever-changing lineup of craft beers and seltzers, along with featuring other local craft breweries and other exceptional beers on their 40-tap system.
Hoppy imbibed their following brews during his visit:
Thai Tea Golden Ale – Described as tricked up with additions of tea, sweet cinnamon, vanilla, orange zest, and star anise. Lactose brings in a smooth sweetness that pairs with the bready, malty body and gives the spice and citrus room to shine. 8% ABV, 17 IBU.
Jalapeño Saison – On Rotation’s signature saison, described as having a jalapeño nose giving way to a tortilla chip breadiness with a crisp, effervescent finish. The touch of pepper heat fades quickly providing the rich, full experience of a jalapeño pepper without a lingering burn. 7.8% ABV, 25 IBU.
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Celestial Beerworks – Dallas, TX
Celestial Beerworks was the next stop on Hoppy’s tour. They opened their doors in the fall of 2018. They are a family-friendly and pet-friendly brewery offering small-batch rotating seasonal beers and are known for specializing in New England-Style/Hazy IPAs. One of their beers, Jerzy, honors the life and legacy of a holocaust survivor.
While there, Hoppy enjoyed an Astrophage Hazy Double IPA, a collaboration with Jester King Brewing. It is described as being loaded with Cryo Fresh Krush, Riwaka Hop Kief and both Idaho 7 and Mosaic hops, The Cryo Fresh, from Yakima Chief, is a process where they essentially freeze the hop matter right after processing so that it keeps its earthy, wet, bold harvest freshness. 8% ABV.
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False Idol Brewing – North Richland Hills, TX
Hoppy’s next Southwest stop was at False Idol Brewing. Their beers first hit the market in 2019, and they opened their doors in 2020. They state that their focus is on creativity, consistency and quality. The brewery won the 2025 Texas Craft Brewers Cup Brewery of the Year.
During Hoppy’s visit they were running a High Times Flight promotion, and he sampled two of those beers:
Chromatic Drift New England Pale Ale – Brewed with King Louis XIII terpenes. 5.2% ABV.
Phantom Frequency New England Double IPA – Brewed with Peach terpenes. 8% ABV.
He also enjoyed a glass of Life of an Outlaw West Coast DDH Double IPA – Brewed with Simcoe, Citra, Nectaron & Idaho 7 hops. 8.2% ABV.
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Maple Branch Craft Brewery – Fort Worth, TX
The next visit took place at Maple Branch Craft Brewery. They opened in 2020 and they were named “Best Brewery” by Fort Worth Weekly in 2025.
During the visit Hoppy enjoyed a Longbottom Leaf Hazy IPA – Brewed exclusively with Strata hops. 6% ABV.
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