Hopslam on the bottling line

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  1. mtskier

    mtskier Initiate (0) Feb 23, 2013 Illinois

    Really? We had cases just sitting around here, wasnt hard to get ahold of at all.
     
    #21 mtskier, Dec 22, 2013
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  2. wpqx

    wpqx Initiate (0) Aug 12, 2013 Illinois

    Last year a friend told me about it and by the time I got around to looking for it, it was gone. Granted I wasn't nearly as obsessed this time last year.
     
    #22 wpqx, Dec 22, 2013
  3. thebeerisgood

    thebeerisgood Initiate (0) Mar 13, 2011 Indiana

    Hoarding is defined as when you get more of something than others get because they don't have the time, money or connections. Often used by jealous, nosey and/or entitled people.

    I say if you enjoy it, buy the hell out of it. I landed cases of Oracle and wish I would have hoarded more.
     
    #23 thebeerisgood, Dec 22, 2013
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  4. Ri0

    Ri0 Initiate (0) Jul 1, 2012 Wisconsin

    Rule #1. Follow all BA beer related release threads hourly. Make sure your FB and twitter are nothing but your local liquor stores. This will greatly increase your chances of obtaining beers as they are released.
     
    #24 Ri0, Dec 23, 2013
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  5. tectactoe

    tectactoe Pooh-Bah (2,386) Mar 20, 2012 Michigan
    Pooh-Bah Trader

    Who the fuck is hoarding Hopslam?
     
    #25 tectactoe, Dec 23, 2013
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  6. BeyondDescription

    BeyondDescription Initiate (0) Feb 9, 2009 Vermont
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    Looking forward to this. Bell's Oracle and Hopslam are definitely among my favorite MI IPA's.
     
    #26 BeyondDescription, Dec 23, 2013
  7. craigo19

    craigo19 Zealot (685) Oct 12, 2009 Michigan

    I will get a case and maybe an additional sixer to take with me to Vegas in March. It is my favorite beer that Bell's makes.
     
    #27 craigo19, Dec 23, 2013
  8. hey5hitgoose

    hey5hitgoose Pundit (754) Feb 28, 2013 Illinois
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    Milwaukee whole foods got 100 cases last year that lasted about a month and a half
     
    #28 hey5hitgoose, Dec 23, 2013
  9. imtroy703

    imtroy703 Zealot (717) Nov 13, 2009 Virginia
    BA4LYFE Society Trader

    I miss the mini kegs
     
    #29 imtroy703, Dec 24, 2013
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  10. rmalinowski4

    rmalinowski4 Pundit (753) Oct 22, 2010 Illinois

    Any sightings yet?
     
    #30 rmalinowski4, Jan 2, 2014
  11. BrettHead

    BrettHead Initiate (0) Sep 18, 2010 Nebraska

    There is zero chance you will land a 4-pack of Hopslam :sunglasses:
     
    #31 BrettHead, Jan 2, 2014
  12. shibby575

    shibby575 Initiate (0) Dec 28, 2010 Indiana

    ^^^^
    This
     
    #32 shibby575, Jan 2, 2014
  13. TheGoof

    TheGoof Initiate (0) Apr 10, 2013 Michigan

    Go to any grocery store in Michigan in a week or two and you should find plenty.
     
    #33 TheGoof, Jan 2, 2014
  14. TheGoof

    TheGoof Initiate (0) Apr 10, 2013 Michigan

    I have a case of 2011 Hopslam sitting in my cellar as we speak. Can't wait to finally crack it open and see how well it's aged!
     
    #34 TheGoof, Jan 2, 2014
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  15. Bryan

    Bryan Initiate (0) Feb 29, 2012 Michigan

    I'm not sure 'well' is the correct word choice with this one...
     
    #35 Bryan, Jan 2, 2014
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  16. steebo777

    steebo777 Initiate (0) Jun 30, 2009 Michigan

    Drinking one right now. Tastes beautiful.
     
    #36 steebo777, Jan 3, 2014
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  17. MichiBrew

    MichiBrew Initiate (0) Nov 26, 2010 Michigan

    Whatchya have there is a honey flavored barleywine with the 2011...completely different than fresh...I always age a couple bottles each year...a whole case from 2011 though...wow!
     
    #37 MichiBrew, Jan 3, 2014
  18. MichiBrew

    MichiBrew Initiate (0) Nov 26, 2010 Michigan

    Has it hit in metro Detroit? None in Ann Arbor yet...
     
    #38 MichiBrew, Jan 3, 2014
  19. kzoobrew

    kzoobrew Initiate (0) May 8, 2006 Michigan

    I typically prefer Oracle when it comes to Bell's DIPAs. When it comes to the last release of Oracle and the Hopslam I had today I think I am shifting back towards Hopslam. No noticeable booziness, bitterness maybe slightly more forward but still the bold late addition hop flavor dominates as well should expect from Hopslam. Good stuff.
     
    #39 kzoobrew, Jan 3, 2014
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  20. steebo777

    steebo777 Initiate (0) Jun 30, 2009 Michigan

    Dunno about metro D, got mine at the General Store.
     
    #40 steebo777, Jan 3, 2014
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