Would you drink Hopslam, right now?

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  1. Rohkey

    Rohkey Initiate (0) Jan 13, 2013 Michigan

    At a local bar I noticed, just a couple weeks ago, that they still had Hopslam on tap. I remember I went there a couple days after the Hopslam release and they didn't have any, so I was puzzled as to why they suddenly had some now. I asked the waiter about it and his reply was something to the effect of them originally ordering 6 kegs but there was an issue with the processing and they got their kegs a bit late. I opted to stay away from it, and went with a Double Trouble instead. But I am curious..what would you guys do in this situation? I've heard that Hopslam remains fresh for quite some time for a DIPA, and also know some people don't mind having aged IPAs/DIPAs (flame me all you want for that one). I think I at least would have given it a go if they still weren't charging the premium price for it.
     
    #1 Rohkey, Jun 25, 2013
  2. FatBoyGotSwagger

    FatBoyGotSwagger Grand Pooh-Bah (3,999) Apr 4, 2009 Pennsylvania
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    nope, weak shit. Scroll past.
     
    #2 FatBoyGotSwagger, Jun 25, 2013
  3. atomic

    atomic Pundit (945) Sep 22, 2009 Illinois

    I last had hopslam a couple weeks ago, it was alright, but I wouldnt pay much of a premium for it.
     
    #3 atomic, Jun 25, 2013
  4. hellhammermario

    hellhammermario Initiate (0) Jun 18, 2012 North Carolina

    I probably wouldn't seek it out, but if it were given to me or my local bar just so happened to have it on tap... Yeah, I might give it a go.
     
    #4 hellhammermario, Jun 25, 2013
  5. jzeilinger

    jzeilinger Grand High Pooh-Bah (8,847) Dec 4, 2004 Pennsylvania
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    I just had one tonight and although it's not the same beer when it was released earlier this year, it was still surprisingly enjoyable...no complaints here.
     
    #5 jzeilinger, Jun 25, 2013
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  6. Jugs_McGhee

    Jugs_McGhee Grand High Pooh-Bah (6,140) Aug 15, 2010 Texas
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    Depends on the price.
     
    #6 Jugs_McGhee, Jun 25, 2013
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  7. Dope

    Dope Pooh-Bah (2,925) Oct 5, 2010 Massachusetts
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    Hopslam is one of those beers, like Nugget Nectar (just as an example), that I really enjoy both fresh and with a little age on it. Not the same beers with 6 months on them, but still excellent. They both have really nice malt bases. The hopslam is extra nice because the honey really comes through once the hops have faded a bit.

    I prefer fresh, but they don't turn into pure garbage in 6 months like some IPAs. I've had NN up to a year old I believe and it was still tasty.

    So yes, I'd definitely go for some "old" hopslam.

    Dope
     
    #7 Dope, Jun 25, 2013
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  8. Dannywhitewash

    Dannywhitewash Initiate (0) Dec 19, 2010 Ohio

    Aged Hopslam is something of a novelty. Is it a double IPA or a barley wine? Either way it's good.
     
    #8 Dannywhitewash, Jun 25, 2013
  9. HumphreyLee

    HumphreyLee Initiate (0) Jan 15, 2011 Pennsylvania

    I had one just two weeks ago and liked it quite a bit. But I don't like super hoppy brews and like how they have faded in Hopslam and the malt has taken over a bit. I still have a six pack of Sucks that's been in the fridge since I got a fresh case and pull one out a week for the same reason. If anything it's a nice little experiment as to when these things completely fall off.
     
    #9 HumphreyLee, Jun 25, 2013
  10. buffs9

    buffs9 Initiate (0) Apr 28, 2008 Colorado

    Why not ask for a sample on make a decision after?
     
    #10 buffs9, Jun 25, 2013
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  11. alex_hart

    alex_hart Initiate (0) Feb 28, 2013 Oklahoma

    Ive never tried Hopslam. This is a big want for me...so...yes..yes I would drink Hopslam right now.
     
    #11 alex_hart, Jun 25, 2013
  12. beercanman

    beercanman Initiate (0) Dec 17, 2012 Ohio

    I got one in the cellar just to see what it does.
     
    #12 beercanman, Jun 25, 2013
  13. Jake1605

    Jake1605 Initiate (0) Nov 24, 2009 Missouri

    How long was said keg hooked up?
     
    #13 Jake1605, Jun 25, 2013
  14. regularjohn

    regularjohn Initiate (0) Feb 7, 2013 New Jersey

    walk up to the bar, hey can i have a sample of the hopslam? oh thats good i'll take a pint or nah thats not good ill take something else

    ez ez
     
    #14 regularjohn, Jun 25, 2013
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  15. basickness

    basickness Initiate (0) Apr 20, 2013 Pennsylvania

    100%. I've had it a few days old and of drink it a few months old
     
    #15 basickness, Jun 25, 2013
  16. pitweasel

    pitweasel Initiate (0) Jun 11, 2007 New York

    Would I drink it? Yes. I'm sure it would taste good.

    Would I pay Hopslam prices for it when I can get a fresh IPA for the same, or probably less? No.
     
    #16 pitweasel, Jun 25, 2013
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  17. fishmich

    fishmich Initiate (0) Apr 11, 2013 Michigan

    drink the beer. id buy it right now if i saw it on a shelf or in a cooler or wherever.
     
    #17 fishmich, Jun 25, 2013
  18. craft_shannie

    craft_shannie Savant (1,119) Nov 9, 2012 Indiana

    hopslam is best fresh, but -
    1. i've kept a couple of 6 packs of this year's batch in the beer fridge to drink on special occasions & it still holds up.
    2. i also have a six pack from last year - cellared - and i cannot drink it. the hops are faded & what is left is just too sweet for me - BUT, my GF absolutely loves it, more than fresh hopslam.
     
    #18 craft_shannie, Jun 25, 2013
  19. Benny3000

    Benny3000 Initiate (0) Apr 4, 2012 Michigan

    Hopslam with a year on it turns into a beautiful beer. The honey really takes over and makes it a sweet barleywine.
     
    #19 Benny3000, Jun 25, 2013
  20. dwoolley1

    dwoolley1 Savant (1,162) Dec 16, 2009 New York
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    I too had one last night and enjoyed it.
     
    #20 dwoolley1, Jun 25, 2013
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