2015 Hopslam

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  1. PaulyB83

    PaulyB83 Maven (1,399) Sep 1, 2013 Michigan

    Anybody heard anything about this year's release? I know last year it was bottled late December and I believe came out this week at the General Store, I haven't heard anything so far this year. Are they waiting to release it during Kalamazoo Beer Week?
     
    #1 PaulyB83, Jan 5, 2015
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  2. Pete811

    Pete811 Initiate (0) May 13, 2013 Michigan

    According to a friend who called last week general store said within a couple weeks.
     
    #2 Pete811, Jan 5, 2015
  3. trginter

    trginter Pundit (755) Dec 1, 2008 Michigan

    I heard today "Next Week" at the General Store.
     
    #3 trginter, Jan 5, 2015
  4. wtkphoto

    wtkphoto Savant (1,023) Apr 3, 2009 Michigan

    It was bottled Friday (1/2/15) so hopefully soon.
     
    #4 wtkphoto, Jan 5, 2015
  5. ColonelHopslam

    ColonelHopslam Savant (1,037) Jan 22, 2014 Michigan

    3 more days tops.
     
    #5 ColonelHopslam, Jan 6, 2015
  6. Boilerfood

    Boilerfood Initiate (0) Jun 5, 2012 Indiana

    Probably less hoppy than last year.
     
    #6 Boilerfood, Jan 6, 2015
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  7. Lazhal

    Lazhal Pooh-Bah (1,890) Mar 13, 2011 Michigan
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    Last year was my least favorite I've had yet. I believe that's 2010-2014 for me.
     
    #7 Lazhal, Jan 6, 2015
  8. westlaunboy

    westlaunboy Pundit (882) Mar 31, 2010 Washington
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    And it was brewed 3 days ago? It'll probably be a drain pour by Sunday.
     
    #8 westlaunboy, Jan 6, 2015
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  9. Ckoz

    Ckoz Savant (1,174) Feb 15, 2014 Michigan
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    Probably already turned into a barleywine by now
     
    #9 Ckoz, Jan 6, 2015
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  10. BoyDrinksWorld

    BoyDrinksWorld Initiate (0) Jun 9, 2014 Michigan

    I'm sure it'll come out earlier at the brewery, but Logan's Alley is doing a release party on the 19th in GR.

    Not that it'll have any hop profile left by then. What a waste.
     
    #10 BoyDrinksWorld, Jan 6, 2015
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  11. Bearshawks85

    Bearshawks85 Initiate (0) Jun 12, 2014 Illinois

    I know it was released in the chicagoland area the Friday before MLK weekend last year, so if that stays true it should be around the 16th around here.
     
    #11 Bearshawks85, Jan 6, 2015
  12. Wolfhead

    Wolfhead Pundit (795) Sep 1, 2009 Illinois

    I smell onions

    Sorry, that's me and the line just got shorter
     
    #12 Wolfhead, Jan 6, 2015
  13. TheGoof

    TheGoof Initiate (0) Apr 10, 2013 Michigan

    I'm pretty sure it's always released on a Friday, or at least has been the last three or four years. If it was bottled already, I'd guess it hits the General Store and the Cafe this Friday.
     
    #13 TheGoof, Jan 6, 2015
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  14. ColonelHopslam

    ColonelHopslam Savant (1,037) Jan 22, 2014 Michigan

    2014 was Thursday 1/2 in the Cafe and GS.
    2013 was Friday 1/4.

    I'm putting $ on tomorrow. But it will prob be friday.....
     
    #14 ColonelHopslam, Jan 6, 2015
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  15. Brianw508

    Brianw508 Initiate (0) Apr 29, 2013 Michigan

    i am sure the allocations will be cut again. i used to be able to buy a few cases along with barrels, but now i'm lucky if i get a barrel.
     
    #15 Brianw508, Jan 6, 2015
  16. FaradayUncaged

    FaradayUncaged Initiate (0) Oct 24, 2014 Michigan

    Somehow, I still haven't ever procured this one. Needless to say, I can't wait.
     
    #16 FaradayUncaged, Jan 6, 2015
  17. ColonelHopslam

    ColonelHopslam Savant (1,037) Jan 22, 2014 Michigan


    Don't get your hopes up. I don't say that because it's bad, but from my own experience it's best to try new beers with no expectation. Let your palate decide how much you like it, not the hype.
     
    #17 ColonelHopslam, Jan 6, 2015
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  18. Jplachy

    Jplachy Pooh-Bah (1,848) Feb 12, 2012 Illinois
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    Get hyped, brah.
     
    #18 Jplachy, Jan 6, 2015
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  19. core42

    core42 Pooh-Bah (1,862) May 5, 2010 Michigan
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    Went to Bells for lunch & bartender says 1/12 for release which wouldn't surprise me because I remember last year getting some the day it was released & thinking why is the bottle date from 2 weeks ago
     
    #19 core42, Jan 6, 2015
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  20. BeerGreg

    BeerGreg Savant (1,159) May 17, 2013 Illinois

    I might be tarred and feathered, but I don't understand the hype over Hopslam. It has scarcity on its side. It's way too sweet.
     
    #20 BeerGreg, Jan 6, 2015
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