Bell's Hopslam 2016

Their Facebook account had some pictures the other day saying they are shipping it over the next few weeks. Something to the effect of "quick as we can load the trucks." So I imagine it will be around the nation in their distro-footprint by end of month at the latest. Excited for the cans this year!

 

Heard from multiple shops in Toledo OH area that week of February 1st it will be hitting shelves in OH

 

Can't wait to see it in FL...

 

Mid Michigan is getting it this week. Two locations in Lansing where you could be drinking it right now.

 

any mini keg sightings?

 

Cant wait for some more Hopslam!!

 

I'm looking forward to this one!!

 

I got some trades together for this one, looking forward to trying it for the first.

 

Will California be getting this?

 

Came out at brewery Friday. Got my 3 case limit of cans and 2 limit of mini kegs. Tried on tap at Bells yesterday but store was out.

 

$20 six packs. I'll pass again.

Enjoy

 

$20 is high but it's a limited release not something you can buy all year, so it's worth the treat.

 

Totally agree once a year

 

so those of you that have had it...how is it compared to previous years? this one always has a soft spot for me...but last year, i think florida got it in like hte first week of february and it was brewed and bottled the first week of january..hoping that changes this year.

 

Looks like it's already showing up at some of the more highly regarded stores in West Michigan (and also on draft at some of the local craft bars). The General Store @ Bell's was also restocked today, and it sounds like Bell's will be restocking the General Store as supply runs out (at the very least throughout this week as it's Kalamazoo Beer Week).

I'm guessing Pennsylvania will see this soon as well @JonB25 .

On a side note, what's the desire in the mini kegs? I do think they look cool (but I'd be buying a shitload of beer if this was my primary requirement), but don't understand how anybody can drink 14 Hopslams in 1-2 days (which based on my experience is when the beer loses most of its carbonation).

Also, what are cases going for at the General Store? I saw the pricing the other day, but can't find it now for the life of me...

 

While I haven't enjoyed this year's batch, Hopslam (and Dark Horse Double Crooked Tree) was my introductory DIPA. I miss the days where this would sit on shelves in West Michigan for a few weeks. From my personal experience, the recipe/taste varies little - Bell's has been at the game for so long they've got things dialed in pretty well. With Bell's deciding to can Hopslam this year, I think this will hold up just fine.

I'm just waiting for the announcement that Larry's Stupid Quadrupid will be available in cans/bottles (insert: any container). I know, I know...wishful thinking here. But WOW are both of the varieties of this just amazing.

 

Confirmed this as well