Hopslam Sightings 2017

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  1. prior2two

    prior2two Maven (1,490) Oct 18, 2013 Illinois
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    Cool story
     
  2. BigRedMachine97

    BigRedMachine97 Initiate (0) Jan 9, 2017 Michigan

    I know it varies year by year, but it's still the annual release that get's me the most excited. It's definitely trending more sweet than bitter, but I'm still loving it.

    I love that the local bar/restaurant near me is serving it, but the place is filled with old people drinking coors and bud light.

    I definitely need a break from it. I've been lit up 5 days in a row now
     
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  3. RAFH

    RAFH Initiate (0) May 25, 2010 Michigan


    Bought two cases of Hopslam from Meijer in Stevensville, Michigan at $17.99 per six pack on 1/11/17. Definitely felt it was not as good as previous years. After four 2017 Hopslams, I grabbed a 2016 canned Hopslam. Wow, the 2016 Hopslam was exactly the world-class beer I had remembered. What the hell happened to the 2017 batch? Any insights?
     
  4. RAFH

    RAFH Initiate (0) May 25, 2010 Michigan

    Bought two cases of Hopslam from Meijer in Stevensville, Michigan at $17.99 per six pack on 1/11/17. Definitely felt it was not as good as previous years. After four 2017 Hopslams, I grabbed a 2016 canned Hopslam. Wow, the 2016 Hopslam was exactly the world-class beer I had remembered. What the hell happened to the 2017 batch? Any insights?
     
  5. Soneast

    Soneast Pooh-Bah (1,635) May 9, 2008 Wisconsin
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    More fake news. ugh.
     
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  6. DrinktotheDead

    DrinktotheDead Initiate (0) Feb 11, 2014 Michigan
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    Skipped the hunt last year, picked it up again this year and really pleased.

    Would love to do a side be side with Double Two Hearted!
     
  7. SpunkyHopslammer

    SpunkyHopslammer Initiate (0) Jan 18, 2011 Illinois

    Have they ever made a Two Hearted Double IPA? Sounds damn good.
     
  8. hopfenunmaltz

    hopfenunmaltz Pooh-Bah (2,611) Jun 8, 2005 Michigan
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    It is on sometimes at the Cafe. It is, well, interesting. I had a small one at Eccentric day.

    Edit - it is Double Two Hearted. Same malt and hops cranked up to 11.5%.
     
  9. BigRedMachine97

    BigRedMachine97 Initiate (0) Jan 9, 2017 Michigan

    Is there a certain time of year that is best for checking out the cafe? I'm a good few hours away and haven't been out that way since college in the early 2000's

    There are so many special releases I want to try there. Two-Hearted was my first craft love...definitely gotta try the double!
     
  10. prior2two

    prior2two Maven (1,490) Oct 18, 2013 Illinois
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    Roll out the Barrel is in October, and everything on draft is barrel aged.

    I went this year, and it was only slightly more crowded than a normal Sunday. I'd mark that one down for sure.

    Otherwise, its really pretty random. Sometimes they just go bonkers for no reason.

    Even when the draft list is "pedestrian" it's still my favorite taproom in the country.
     
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  11. jpsy422

    jpsy422 Initiate (0) Jul 12, 2009 Illinois

    This was on the floor at Jewel in St Charles. I'd say you'll have to hunt for hopslam like you have to hunt for Fist City. It's everywhere and there's tons of it.

    I passed this year. 6 cans of a beer that big that I have to drink within 2 weeks is just too much. Especially at $17/6
     
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  12. hopfenunmaltz

    hopfenunmaltz Pooh-Bah (2,611) Jun 8, 2005 Michigan
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    Go to the Bell's website. Select the Cafe, scroll down to the tap cam. I just did that, it is not on now. Keep looking to see when it is on.

    The double Brown is really good.
     
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  13. NotHereForGold

    NotHereForGold Initiate (0) Feb 3, 2015 Wisconsin

    Central Wisconsin should see packages this upcoming Tuesday.
     
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  14. ChangSing

    ChangSing Zealot (640) May 5, 2013 Illinois
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    Anyone in the Lisle/Downers/Naperville area looking for just a beer or two..Base Camp in Four Lakes just tapped Hopslam tonight $8.50 for a 16 ounce pour.
     
  15. gilligantrips

    gilligantrips Initiate (0) Jun 4, 2015 Ohio

    Any idea when Hopslam will hit central OH?
     
  16. Yorkie

    Yorkie Initiate (133) Jun 21, 2014 Ohio

    The dude at the Andersens near Sawmill said he expects it tomorrow (Monday).
     
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  17. jlsims04

    jlsims04 Initiate (0) Jul 14, 2013 Illinois

    What is disappointing about it?
     
  18. bscottd

    bscottd Initiate (0) Jan 20, 2016 New Jersey

  19. gilligantrips

    gilligantrips Initiate (0) Jun 4, 2015 Ohio

  20. Jplachy

    Jplachy Pooh-Bah (1,664) Feb 12, 2012 Illinois
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    It shipped to distro the week of the 9th. Now it has to get to stores.
     
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