[Poison Pill]

trying to replicate the recipe for us to enjoy

I would get my hopes up in the "enjoy" department.

[Reily]

or “hops up” !

[Bloody Sam Roberts]

I would get my hopes up in the "enjoy" department.

I wouldn't. But I think that's what you meant.

It probably was brewed with nothing but water, barley and hops. Even back during the Roman Empire, that was the standard...and restricted...list of ingredients.

I'll stick with Weihenstephaner Korbinian or Long Trail Double Bag.