bells hopslam overproduction?

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  1. aceboogie

    aceboogie Zealot (578) Apr 12, 2012 Illinois
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    am i lucky to have easy access to hopslam or was there an overproduction? many stores around me still have it in stock. which kinda sucks because the beer loses some aroma after 2 months. still a great tasting beer though
     
    #1 aceboogie, Apr 15, 2012
  2. lokieman

    lokieman Initiate (0) Jan 20, 2011 Oklahoma

    I sooo hate you right now....
     
    #2 lokieman, Apr 15, 2012
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  3. drtth

    drtth Initiate (0) Nov 25, 2007 Pennsylvania
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    Well since we have no idea where you are, its hard to say how lucky you are, but while 2-3 month old Hopslam is good it is not enough better than other fresher stuff I can get locally to get excited about it.
     
    #3 drtth, Apr 15, 2012
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  4. aceboogie

    aceboogie Zealot (578) Apr 12, 2012 Illinois
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    chicago southside
     
    #4 aceboogie, Apr 15, 2012
  5. shand

    shand Pooh-Bah (2,240) Jul 13, 2010 Florida
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    One of my stores got a second shipment earlier this week, which is practically unheard of. I won't lie, I picked up an extra sixer.​
     
    #5 shand, Apr 15, 2012
  6. founder26

    founder26 Initiate (0) Sep 9, 2009 Michigan

    to the op, if you are in michigan I would say its pretty normal. but I would have to disagree with you, I think it taste better with a few months on it, mellows out alot!
     
    #6 founder26, Apr 15, 2012
  7. VonZipper

    VonZipper Savant (1,005) Feb 9, 2011 New York

    would have been happy to get one(from NY.)
     
    #7 VonZipper, Apr 15, 2012
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  8. cuse78

    cuse78 Aspirant (278) Jan 19, 2011 Ohio
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    I feel the same way. I am located in Ohio and can still walk into 2 out of the 3 of my main beer stores and pick up a 6er of Hopslam. I felt this year it was a lot easier to pick up a 6er than last.
     
    #8 cuse78, Apr 15, 2012
  9. steebo777

    steebo777 Initiate (0) Jun 30, 2009 Michigan

    OP - you're gonna get some hate mail.
     
    #9 steebo777, Apr 15, 2012
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  10. lokieman

    lokieman Initiate (0) Jan 20, 2011 Oklahoma

    Here's what you do...buy a case and ship it to Texas and get some tasty treats in return. Just a thought...
     
    #10 lokieman, Apr 15, 2012
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  11. nanobrew

    nanobrew Initiate (0) Dec 31, 2008 California

    i think the reason it is easy to find is 3 fold.

    1) Bell's has been upping production
    2) Demand/hype has decreased
    3) This years (while good) is not as good as years past
     
    #11 nanobrew, Apr 15, 2012
  12. aceboogie

    aceboogie Zealot (578) Apr 12, 2012 Illinois
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    i couldnt really tell the difference in taste but the aroma isnt as hoppy after a couple months.
     
    #12 aceboogie, Apr 15, 2012
  13. Thickfreakness

    Thickfreakness Initiate (0) Oct 2, 2010 New York

    ISO: Hopslam FT: Stuff you might not be able to get from the east coast
     
    #13 Thickfreakness, Apr 15, 2012
  14. VonZipper

    VonZipper Savant (1,005) Feb 9, 2011 New York

    "FT: Have hoptimum will travel"
     
    #14 VonZipper, Apr 15, 2012
  15. founder26

    founder26 Initiate (0) Sep 9, 2009 Michigan

    O RILY?
     
    #15 founder26, Apr 15, 2012
  16. founder26

    founder26 Initiate (0) Sep 9, 2009 Michigan

    agreed!
     
    #16 founder26, Apr 15, 2012
  17. scifan

    scifan Initiate (0) Aug 31, 2007 North Carolina

    I wish I could still find it in NC. It was gone within a few days after it hit shelves in my area of NC. Enjoy it while it lasts.
     
    #17 scifan, Apr 15, 2012
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  18. aceboogie

    aceboogie Zealot (578) Apr 12, 2012 Illinois
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    im interested. what u got?
     
    #18 aceboogie, Apr 15, 2012
  19. VonZipper

    VonZipper Savant (1,005) Feb 9, 2011 New York

    ISO: hoptimum FT: my shitty amber ale i just homebrewed, or other NY locals...kind of kidding, mostly serious
     
    #19 VonZipper, Apr 15, 2012
  20. cuse78

    cuse78 Aspirant (278) Jan 19, 2011 Ohio
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    Haha Hopefully craft brew wise things will be getting better for you guys in Texas. If still have a couple bottles of Hopslam left that I would be willing to move, if any of my fellow BAs are still interested.
     
    #20 cuse78, Apr 15, 2012
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