@hopnotes

Author of "Malört: The Redemption of a Revered and Reviled Spirit" (out now!) and "Barrel-Aged Stout and Selling Out." Former Chicago Tribune.

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“In the end, his account of the bitter beverage has a hard-won sweetness. This quirky, enlightening, unexpectedly poignant book isn’t only for aficionados of the offbeat Chicago liquor, but fans of stubborn underdogs everywhere.” Great review in the @WSJ wsj.com/arts-culture/books/m…

‘Malört’ Review: A Book About a Bitter Bottle

A wormwood-infused beverage with a famously odd flavor, Malört began as a medicinal drink but took on a new life among 21st century tastemakers.

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“Noel paints the picture of this brand in a way that feels a little like a mystery or thriller novel.” thirtyonewhiskey.com/book-re…

Book Review: Malört: The Redemption of a Revered and Reviled Spirit, by Josh Noel

In my four years as a Chicagoan, nothing has been more interesting to me than Malört. Back when I wrote my very first Thirty-One Whiskey review about that bitter bask spirit, it was hard to find gr…

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Capitol Fax@capitolfax14 Dec 2024
I just finished Josh’s book. It is indeed a page-turner. It not only fleshes out a little-known “heroic” story, but also illuminates some of Chicago’s soul. And unlike Malört itself, bitterness is in very short supply. Marvelously done.
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“The result is a page-turner filled with compelling characters and stellar reporting that you don’t have to be a Malört-head to appreciate.” Thanks, @SAVEURMAG. saveur.com/shopping-reviews/…
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“So, yes, Malört is both a joke and a true tale. But it also is something much more—it's a great American story,” says @alcoholreviews1 freebeacon.com/culture/i-won…

I Won't Drink to That

Did you hear the one about the Russian Jew from Minnesota who walked into a Chicago bar to sell the owner Swedish booze? Sure, it sounds like the set-up of a bad joke, but it's a true story and one...

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@hopnotes my book came with a beer.
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FINALLY: After six years, we at the Chicago Tribune Guild have won our first contract. We are so proud of what we ratified today with near unanimous support: raises, bonuses, salary minimums, AI protections, seniority rights & more. How did we get this done? (1/7)
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Malört---it's been described as tasting like "swallowing a burnt condom full of gas." I chatted with Josh Noel (@hopnotes) about his fun new book, Malört: The Redemption of a Revered and Reviled Spirit. Listen in! open.substack.com/pub/bevera…
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Taking the Malört story to the best stage in Chicago. What a treat. Thanks, Green Mill 🍻
Pat Whalen is blocked by @libs_ofchicago et al. 🌻@ThePatWhalen29 Sep 2024
Tonight’s the night I fight my dad. Bravo @hopnotes @rquinnmyers @BlockClubCHI @JeppsonsMalort @GreenMillJazz #Chicago
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Here’s the link. Thanks WGN 🍻 youtube.com/watch?v=YOWmRMbd…

"Malort: The Redemption of a Revered and Reviled Spirit"

Known primarily for its intense bitterness, the infamous Chicago li...

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Check out my conversation with @hopnotes about Malört ! We all remember our first shot of this Chicago staple #cheers
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Why do Chicagoans love (and loathe) Malört? A new book explores the iconic brand’s history. buff.ly/3ZoiQGz
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Jeppson's Malört’s backstory has always been the stuff of speculation, but a new book pulls back the veil on Chicago's favorite spirit. bonappetit.com/story/how-mal…

Why Malört Is the Patron Spirit of Chicago

Jeppson's Malört’s backstory has always been the stuff of speculation, but a new book pulls back the veil on Chicago's favorite spirit.

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Malört in @bonappetit! Who ever would have thought … bonappetit.com/story/how-mal…
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Chapter 8 of @hopnotes’ Malort book 🤝 everyone watching that Bears game
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