Bell's Hopslam (2018)

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  1. BDCannon

    BDCannon Initiate (0) Feb 24, 2015 Texas
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    Maybe because Texas market is now receiving distribution. We got a sizable allocation in Austin area no need to run out and grab it it’s easily available at every store.
     
    #261 BDCannon, Jan 24, 2018
  2. John_M

    John_M Grand High Pooh-Bah (6,849) Oct 25, 2003 Washington
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    Is this the first year for Texas to receive Hopslam?
     
    #262 John_M, Jan 24, 2018
  3. BDCannon

    BDCannon Initiate (0) Feb 24, 2015 Texas
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    Yes
     
    #263 BDCannon, Jan 24, 2018
  4. Florida_Hop_Head

    Florida_Hop_Head Zealot (608) Feb 1, 2016 New Hampshire
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    Any South Florida sightings? Haven't been able to track any down, and retailers that I've spoken with seem to be having some trouble as well. Does anybody who lives in an area that falls under the January 15th shipping date know the canning date?
     
    #264 Florida_Hop_Head, Jan 24, 2018
  5. waltari

    waltari Initiate (0) Jan 28, 2016 Georgia

    Got a 6-pk yesterday and had one last night, It's like having one of the regular Stone Enjoy by.
     
    #265 waltari, Jan 24, 2018
  6. John_M

    John_M Grand High Pooh-Bah (6,849) Oct 25, 2003 Washington
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    Interesting. Last year was the first year Oregon received a full allocation of hopslam (we weren't on the distribution list this year), and like Austin this year, it was just about everywhere in Portland. There was a lot of pent up interest and demand for the beer, which was a good thing, as the local response was not entirely positive. I was actually hoping it would be distributed in Oregon again this year, as I was curious to see how sales would do after what took place last year (blistering initial sales that gradually tapered off, with few repeat purchases - based on anecdotal information).

    I'll be very curious to see how well the beer is received in Texas.
     
    #266 John_M, Jan 24, 2018
  7. BDCannon

    BDCannon Initiate (0) Feb 24, 2015 Texas
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    I’ll report back what it looks like in a couple weeks. I only grabbed a six pack myself and have not tried it.
     
    #267 BDCannon, Jan 24, 2018
  8. NathanBeets

    NathanBeets Pundit (784) Nov 8, 2017 South Dakota
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    Supposedly, Hopslam will be in Rapid City on Friday.
     
    #268 NathanBeets, Jan 24, 2018
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  9. JackHorzempa

    JackHorzempa Grand Pooh-Bah (3,375) Dec 15, 2005 Pennsylvania
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    John, what was the issue(s) here?

    Cheers!
     
    #269 JackHorzempa, Jan 24, 2018
  10. CrimeDog

    CrimeDog Zealot (749) Dec 31, 2015 New York

    Totally.....I haven't had it yet this year, but I thought the honey was very upfront.....I would even say I picked up the honey just as much as hops! Waiting to try this years...
     
    #270 CrimeDog, Jan 24, 2018
  11. CrimeDog

    CrimeDog Zealot (749) Dec 31, 2015 New York

    Some of you are full of Bochet....

    Bochet you can be my wingman anytime...
     
    #271 CrimeDog, Jan 24, 2018
  12. John_M

    John_M Grand High Pooh-Bah (6,849) Oct 25, 2003 Washington
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    It seemed to be two fold Jack. Those that were familiar with HS from past experience, felt last year's edition wasn't up to par. Those that hadn't ever tried it before, didn't feel it lived up to the "hype." It was also very much on the expensive side for DIPA's in Oregon, which didn't help.

    I'm sure you know how it is. There are a LOT of really good IPA's and DIPA's made in the NW (just as there are where you live), and if someone is going to drop $20 or so for a 6 pack of DIPA (which is a VERY high price out here), the feeling is that it needs to be something really special. The general consensus opinion from last year seemed to be that the 2017 HS wasn't.
     
    #272 John_M, Jan 24, 2018
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  13. JackHorzempa

    JackHorzempa Grand Pooh-Bah (3,375) Dec 15, 2005 Pennsylvania
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    I just read this post earlier about my local Retail Beer Distributor:

    "Kunda in KOP has some. I read on their Facebook page that it was $24.96 for a six pack."

    25 bucks for a 6-pack of beer!?!:astonished:

    Too rich for my blood.

    Cheers!
     
    #273 JackHorzempa, Jan 24, 2018
  14. StoutAtTheDevil

    StoutAtTheDevil Maven (1,434) Nov 17, 2013 Alabama
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    I picked up 2 6-packs in Birmingham yesterday - $16.50 each, canned on 1/11.
     
    #274 StoutAtTheDevil, Jan 24, 2018
  15. John_M

    John_M Grand High Pooh-Bah (6,849) Oct 25, 2003 Washington
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    Agreed. I'm getting two cans, as I still want to try it, and I was a bit surprised when my trading partner told me the cost was $9.50. He said he bought his 6 packs over at Edgemont, so I assume he had to pay roughly the same price. So with tax, the $9.50 charge makes complete sense. Yowza!

    On a positive note, he did say that the NN batch he's sending is really, really good. :sunglasses:
     
    #275 John_M, Jan 24, 2018
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  16. invertalon

    invertalon Pooh-Bah (2,249) Jan 27, 2009 Ohio
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    Had a can tonight, completely... meh.

    One can was enough. Shared with two others and we all dumped our share to move on to better things.

    Have had it the past few years now and always feel the same. I'm done with this one completely going forward.
     
    #276 invertalon, Jan 25, 2018
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  17. Hoos78

    Hoos78 Maven (1,327) Mar 3, 2015 Ohio

    Sounds about right. In buying Hopslam now, you are paying for what it once was...a unique, groundbreaking beer. It is not that anymore. That is not to suggest the quality has decreased, far from it. It is just that many breweries have produced products that are as good, or at least in the ballpark, and they cost considerably less.

    It is simply the way innovation and competition works. Nostalgia and hype (not a pejorative) allow the cost for beers such as Hopslam to remain high.
     
    #277 Hoos78, Jan 25, 2018
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  18. Giantspace

    Giantspace Grand Pooh-Bah (3,043) Dec 22, 2011 Pennsylvania
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    Wow.....I just bought a fresh case of cigar city maduro brown ale for $26.99.

    Enjoy

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    #278 Giantspace, Jan 25, 2018
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  19. LADEDA

    LADEDA Initiate (0) Jul 29, 2014 Florida

    In a "high priced" state? My local TW in FL is starting to accumulate lots and lots of "mature" beer. This will be an interesting year.
     
    #279 LADEDA, Jan 25, 2018
  20. AZBeerDude72

    AZBeerDude72 Initiate (0) Jun 10, 2016 Arizona

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    For all the AZ folks Gilbert Conv. Mart just got a load in....

    Cheers
     
    #280 AZBeerDude72, Jan 25, 2018
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