Mike Roper on Hot Brands, Local and New Opps

August 10, 2011Mike Roper on Hot Brands, Local and New OppsDear Client:Chicago's Hopleaf is one of the most iconic craft-import bars around. And one of the oldest: Michigan native and owner Mike Roper says the joint has been around about 20 years, which is, of course, before craft's first prophetic dip. The place is a pretty good barometer for craft trends past and present. So it's telling that Mike is bullish on local. Though half his beer list is bottled