Hopslam Alternatives

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  1. Heady978

    Heady978 Initiate (0) Jan 11, 2013 Massachusetts

    No Bell's beer in Mass - wondering if there are any more widely proliferated DIPAS that compare well to Hopslam? Love my Heady Topper, but I'm craving other variations on the style. Cheers.
     
    #1 Heady978, May 19, 2013
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  2. DrStiffington

    DrStiffington Grand Pooh-Bah (3,740) Oct 27, 2010 New Jersey
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    Founders Double Trouble is not a bad substitute. I'm having one right now, and 2 years ago my brother-in-law and I could not tell the difference in a blind tasting. Lagunitas Sucks also good. Maybe I'm just spoiled, but I don't really think Hopslam stands head and shoulders above the other DIPAs anymore. Hell, I'm happy with my own NJ's Kane Overhead for a DIPA fix. I'll bet Harpoon Leviathan DIPA would do, or fresh Smutty Big A IPA.
     
    #2 DrStiffington, May 19, 2013
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  3. fredmugs

    fredmugs Initiate (0) Aug 11, 2012 Indiana

    I'm not saying it "compares well" but if you can get Headhunter I would do so.
     
    #3 fredmugs, May 19, 2013
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  4. fredmugs

    fredmugs Initiate (0) Aug 11, 2012 Indiana

    As there any places outside of the brewery that you can get Kane? I'm heading to Vermont in a couple of months to go hiking and I would love toget some more Kane beers. I had some Head High at a bottle share and it was fucking fantastic.
     
    #4 fredmugs, May 19, 2013
  5. Mshull

    Mshull Initiate (0) Mar 26, 2013 Ohio

    I like sucks much better than hopslam and I would agree w the headhunter comment. Check out Avery the maharaja
     
    #5 Mshull, May 19, 2013
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  6. gatornation

    gatornation Grand High Pooh-Bah (10,388) Apr 18, 2007 Arizona
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    Odells Myrcenary is year round and is a stellar 2IPA very tropical in hops/flavor with citrus and sweet malts
     
    #6 gatornation, May 19, 2013
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  7. Mshull

    Mshull Initiate (0) Mar 26, 2013 Ohio

    Hey gatornation I been working my ass off to try and score some surly to no avail, can you help
     
    #7 Mshull, May 19, 2013
  8. DrStiffington

    DrStiffington Grand Pooh-Bah (3,740) Oct 27, 2010 New Jersey
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    Yeah, I just had a growler of it yesterday. So good. To answer your question, yes, they do send out kegs to stores in NJ with growler stations and to bars. Maybe ask them directly or check out the beer menus website to see where it is. Seems like your best bet is northen NJ but probably still out of the way.
     
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    DrStiffington Grand Pooh-Bah (3,740) Oct 27, 2010 New Jersey
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    Maharaja is verrrry tasty.
     
    #9 DrStiffington, May 19, 2013
  10. Mikecap

    Mikecap Pooh-Bah (2,098) May 18, 2012 Massachusetts
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    I love Hoptimum, Harpoon Imperial IPA, and 90 Minute. All are definitely available in Mass.
     
    #10 Mikecap, May 19, 2013
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  11. jrod_4

    jrod_4 Initiate (0) May 17, 2013 Pennsylvania

    I would say green flash palate wrecker. It's like a beefed up hopslam IMO nice substitute to last you for a year
     
    #11 jrod_4, May 19, 2013
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  12. surfcaster

    surfcaster Initiate (0) Apr 20, 2013 North Carolina
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    When Alchemy Hour becomes a regular release (rumored under diff name)--try it!!. I think it one of the closest things to it that I have had.

    Another thumbs up for Double Trouble.
     
    #12 surfcaster, May 19, 2013
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  13. Bitterbill

    Bitterbill Grand High Pooh-Bah (7,036) Sep 14, 2002 Wyoming
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    Laws yes. I'd take it over most if not all of the higher rated DIPAs on BA.
     
    #13 Bitterbill, May 19, 2013
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  14. FiddlersBrew

    FiddlersBrew Initiate (0) Oct 6, 2011 New Jersey

    2nd for Alchemy Hour
     
    #14 FiddlersBrew, May 19, 2013
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  15. JamesMN

    JamesMN Initiate (0) Jul 12, 2012 Minnesota

    Hoptimum? Both are decently piney if memory serves.
     
    #15 JamesMN, May 19, 2013
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  16. match1112

    match1112 Initiate (0) Mar 2, 2011 Illinois

    Do yourself a favor and stick with all of Jack's Abbey offerings. Their hoppy beers are just as good if not better than those that you want to chase. Plus you'll save a small fortune in shipping.
     
    #16 match1112, May 19, 2013
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  17. zachary80

    zachary80 Initiate (0) Nov 29, 2009 Indiana

    What about Hoptimum? They're both on the sweeter side, near the same abv and price

    I would say the same thing about West Sixth IPA.
     
    #17 zachary80, May 20, 2013
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  18. ThirdEyePA

    ThirdEyePA Initiate (0) Nov 7, 2011 Texas

    I agree with Hoptimum.
     
    #18 ThirdEyePA, May 20, 2013
  19. Geuzedad

    Geuzedad Initiate (0) Nov 14, 2010 Arizona

    Palate Wrecker, Lagunitas Sucks or Myrcenary
     
    #19 Geuzedad, May 20, 2013
  20. RochefortChris

    RochefortChris Grand Pooh-Bah (3,271) Oct 2, 2012 North Carolina
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    I think Burton Baton and maybe even Maharaja come close to Hopslam in flavor profile anyway.
     
    #20 RochefortChris, May 20, 2013
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