Bell's Brewery (2021)

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  1. FlaviusG

    FlaviusG Zealot (637) Aug 15, 2009 Illinois
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    What are everyone's thoughts on Hopslam this year so far?
     
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  2. PapaGoose03

    PapaGoose03 Grand High Pooh-Bah (6,057) May 30, 2005 Michigan
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    I had my first bottle last night, purchased at my store where it was delivered yesterday, so it's as fresh as can be. It's as tasty like it always is, although I think the honey flavor may be slightly more noticeable than prior years.
     
  3. FlaviusG

    FlaviusG Zealot (637) Aug 15, 2009 Illinois
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    I picked up my 6 pack, dated 12/29, will be trying it on Saturday I'll post my notes then...
     
  4. Buck_Jones

    Buck_Jones Maven (1,419) Jan 22, 2014 Michigan

    I only bought a couple of singles due to an extensive backlog of beer in the house, but man, it delivered as always. Absolutely loved the bottle I had last night. Admittedly though, I’m an easy room...
     
  5. Cotton_27

    Cotton_27 Maven (1,486) Feb 22, 2013 Michigan
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    Hopslam seems as good as it ever has this year! Usually only do 1 sixer but I'll be snagging a second.
     
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  6. FlaviusG

    FlaviusG Zealot (637) Aug 15, 2009 Illinois
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    I tried one tonight, tasting good, better than last year’s? Taste the honey but balanced, hoppy, bitter, would recommend
     
  7. strohme2

    strohme2 Pooh-Bah (2,001) Nov 3, 2007 Michigan
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    I had 4 on Thursday night (I was feeling just fine!). I thought this year's batch was less sweet, more bitter and less viscous than year's past. Still good no doubt but I do like Hopslam on the sweeter side.
     
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  8. beardown2489

    beardown2489 Pooh-Bah (1,966) Oct 5, 2012 Illinois
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    I think this years Hopslam is as good as it’s been. Actually wondering if Bells tinkered with the hop blend this year
     
  9. CB_Michigan

    CB_Michigan Pooh-Bah (1,552) Sep 4, 2014 Illinois
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    Had one last night. I agree with others saying it’s not as sweet and syrupy as prior years. The bitterness is more pronounced and it does not drink like a 10% ABV beer. Probably why I’m feeling so sleepy today.
     
  10. Ckoz

    Ckoz Savant (1,174) Feb 15, 2014 Michigan
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    BA Dagger stout on sale tomorrow in Crowlers.
     
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  11. Junior

    Junior Pooh-Bah (1,883) May 23, 2015 Michigan
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    I also had this years Hopslam yesterday. It’s one of my favorites and did not disappoint.
     
  12. Ckoz

    Ckoz Savant (1,174) Feb 15, 2014 Michigan
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    same. Usually stay away the last few years but I’m glad I grabbed a 6’er this year.
     
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  13. mbockstruck30

    mbockstruck30 Pooh-Bah (1,800) Dec 31, 2010 Illinois
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    You are all making me even more excited for one of my favorite annual releases.
     
  14. core42

    core42 Pooh-Bah (1,862) May 5, 2010 Michigan
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    shhhh :zipper_mouth:
     
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  15. Ronmarley1

    Ronmarley1 Savant (1,187) Jan 20, 2014 Ohio
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    I could not have stated it any better. My exact description.
     
  16. Cotton_27

    Cotton_27 Maven (1,486) Feb 22, 2013 Michigan
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    Just grabbed a Hopslam mini keg for 21.99!
     
  17. core42

    core42 Pooh-Bah (1,862) May 5, 2010 Michigan
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    That's a pretty huge mistake by that store considering Bells sells them for $42
     
  18. Cotton_27

    Cotton_27 Maven (1,486) Feb 22, 2013 Michigan
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    I took a triple look to make sure I wasn't seeing things.
     
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  19. prior2two

    prior2two Maven (1,490) Oct 18, 2013 Illinois
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    Good news, $21. Bad news. 2014 beer
     
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