Hoptimum in Central Texas yet?

Discussion in 'Southwest' started by obrike, Mar 7, 2012.

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  1. obrike

    obrike Savant (1,153) Jun 19, 2009 Texas

    Good day all. Has anyone come across Hoptimum in the Austin area yet?
     
  2. dumptruck81

    dumptruck81 Initiate (0) Dec 28, 2011 Texas

    not yet. I want some...
     
  3. starrrrrrrrr

    starrrrrrrrr Initiate (0) May 6, 2008 Texas

    Saaaaame would like to try it on tap at Draughthouse.
     
  4. starrrrrrrrr

    starrrrrrrrr Initiate (0) May 6, 2008 Texas

    First day it comes out too. I'm sure they'd post that they're tapping a Hoptimum Keg on their FB page for all interesting drinkers to know..?
     
  5. bccocx

    bccocx Pooh-Bah (1,576) Jan 13, 2007 Texas
    Pooh-Bah

    It won't be around until after April 1st (according to Ben E Keith)
     
  6. obrike

    obrike Savant (1,153) Jun 19, 2009 Texas

    I actually just heard it may not make it here till summer...hope not.
     
  7. gshak

    gshak Savant (1,220) Feb 20, 2011 Texas

    3 cases left in Specs, Downtown Houston...
     
  8. pwsoldier

    pwsoldier Initiate (0) Apr 26, 2007 Minnesota

    Gabriel's in San Antonio got 10 cases yesterday.
     
  9. mhenson42

    mhenson42 Maven (1,409) Nov 20, 2011 Texas
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    When's it gonna be in the system so we can buy some?:slight_smile:
     
  10. pwsoldier

    pwsoldier Initiate (0) Apr 26, 2007 Minnesota

    Hopefully within the next few days. I'll make sure the word gets out when it's ready to sell.
     
  11. bccocx

    bccocx Pooh-Bah (1,576) Jan 13, 2007 Texas
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  12. pwsoldier

    pwsoldier Initiate (0) Apr 26, 2007 Minnesota

    Hoptimum will go on sale tomorrow at Gabriel's.
     
  13. bccocx

    bccocx Pooh-Bah (1,576) Jan 13, 2007 Texas
    Pooh-Bah

    It seems that Ben E Keith will start distributing to stores in the "next couple of weeks." This is also what they said mid March.

    Austin seems to be out of luck right now. I may have to make a trip south to Gabriel's
     
  14. mhenson42

    mhenson42 Maven (1,409) Nov 20, 2011 Texas
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    Hoptimum is great, but I think I prefer Deviant Dales
     
  15. bleeng

    bleeng Zealot (570) Aug 16, 2005 Texas
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    HEB in Houston at SH 249/Louetta has about 3 cases left as of this afternoon. Drinking very nicely.
     
  16. bccocx

    bccocx Pooh-Bah (1,576) Jan 13, 2007 Texas
    Pooh-Bah

    Finally found in Austin :sunglasses:

    Specs (Brodie) has it for 9.99 a six pack. I saw about 8 other cases.

    Other notable releases: Deviant Dales (12.98 a six pack), Victory Summer Ale, and they still have 6 cases of Rye on Rye
     
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  17. lokieman

    lokieman Initiate (0) Jan 20, 2011 Oklahoma

    Arbor Walk Specs has it as well if you're on the north side...Rye on Rye too
     
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  18. obrike

    obrike Savant (1,153) Jun 19, 2009 Texas

    Thanks! Just heard that Whip In has some as well.
     
  19. bccocx

    bccocx Pooh-Bah (1,576) Jan 13, 2007 Texas
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    Whip In is only allowing 2 bottles per person. They're breaking the 4 packs. You can probably find a 4 pack at many different locations starting in the next few days. Hoptimum is not a limited release - it should be as plentiful as Big Foot (if they didn't produce more than BF).
     
  20. lokieman

    lokieman Initiate (0) Jan 20, 2011 Oklahoma

    Sunrise minimart has it as well...not sure if they are breaking 4 packs, that's bs if you ask me. Whip In is my last resort for finding beer due to practices such as that. I grabbed two 4 packs at Arbor Walk Specs $9.99/each and could have cleared them out if I had chosen too. How much is Whip In selling singles for?
     
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