Hop Culture magazine click image Instagram / weatheredsoulsbrewing Online publication Each year, the brew-focused site highlights the American breweries that have racked up the most impressive track records. The editors consider each business’ visual identity, taproom experience and of course their suds. Amid 2020 s political volatility, the online mag also decided to factor in breweries willingness to use their business as a platform to promote community and togetherness. Last June, Weathered Souls head brewer Marcus Baskerville launched the project as a way for breweries to join forces to create imperial stouts a robust dark ale with higher-than-usual alcohol content in the name of raising awareness of social and racial injustice.