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Substitute for Zombie Dust?

Discussion in 'Beer Talk' started by --Dom--, Jan 29, 2013.

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  1. --Dom--

    --Dom-- Initiate (0) Dec 22, 2012 Missouri

    So I love Zombie Dust, I mean who doesn't? The problem is obviously it's about as hard to find as a frickin 4 leaf clover. I live less than 5 minutes away from the brewery, which by the way is the only place they sell it in bottles, and I can't even get my hands on it. So have you had it? And if so, can you think of a subtitute? Something available, sessionable, reasonably priced? What's your go to session ale?
     
    #1 --Dom--, Jan 29, 2013
  2. Timmush

    Timmush Pundit (919) Jan 5, 2008 New Jersey

    I have a recipe if that helps

    :wink:
     
    #2 Timmush, Jan 29, 2013
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  3. HoosierBrew

    HoosierBrew Initiate (0) Jan 12, 2013 Indiana

    Go Wednesday or Thursday mid day. If you wait til Friday or Saturday they're probably sold out due to demand. I've made several trips from Valpo and always get it. $10/six or $35/case. Drinking one now actually. If you we're here I'd offer you one. Cheers.
     
    #3 HoosierBrew, Jan 29, 2013
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  4. bootlegger1929

    bootlegger1929 Initiate (0) Jul 17, 2010 Illinois

    uh.. it's kinda everywhere in Chicago if you know where to look.... and the brewery has it often.
     
    #4 bootlegger1929, Jan 29, 2013
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  5. MCain04

    MCain04 Initiate (0) Jan 3, 2013 Texas

    Only place they sell it in bottles is the brewery? Hardly. They distribute to Chicago in quite a few locations, from your classy bottle shops to Binny's. Problem is that everyone buys a case when they see it and it sells out real fast. You gotta know when and where to look!

    There's no real substitute for it, but if you haven't tried Bell's Two Hearted it's inexpensive and you'll get that readily available. It's 90% as good IMO.
     
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  6. Stevedore

    Stevedore Grand Pooh-Bah (5,084) Nov 16, 2012 Oregon
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    Flower Power is sorta close but ZD stands on its own, that's for sure.
     
    #6 Stevedore, Jan 29, 2013
  7. KillaB

    KillaB Initiate (0) Jan 29, 2013 Illinois

    Victory's Hop Devil
     
    #7 KillaB, Jan 29, 2013
  8. MickJ0nes

    MickJ0nes Initiate (0) Dec 10, 2012 Pennsylvania

    Two Hearted has never impressed me. I've never had ZD or FP. But if your looking for tangerine, grapefruit, citra explosion dance party breakfast ipa.... find Head Hunter.
     
    #8 MickJ0nes, Jan 29, 2013
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  9. terryg75

    terryg75 Initiate (0) Sep 23, 2012

    Bear Republic Racer X and Columbus Brewing Co's IPA or Bodhi DIPA which is supposedly being bottled for the first time this month so be on the lookout.
     
    #9 terryg75, Jan 29, 2013
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  10. --Dom--

    --Dom-- Initiate (0) Dec 22, 2012 Missouri

    Was looking on beermenus, looks like these Ohio brews don't distribute outside Ohio. Bummer.
     
    #10 --Dom--, Jan 29, 2013
  11. MichPaul

    MichPaul Initiate (0) Jan 28, 2012 Michigan

    Don't believe that for a second dude... I live 2 1/2 hours away and I was able to get it at the pub. Suck it up! ("Sucks" is truly working on my ZD cravings)
     
    #11 MichPaul, Jan 29, 2013
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  12. --Dom--

    --Dom-- Initiate (0) Dec 22, 2012 Missouri

    Ya I wasn't saying you can't get it on tap. I just had it on tap Saturday. And ya Sucks rules. In fact, amma go open one up right now :grinning:
     
    #12 --Dom--, Jan 29, 2013
  13. awhipker

    awhipker Initiate (0) Oct 15, 2010 Indiana

    Closest thing that I've had was Peeper from Maine Brewing Co.
     
    #13 awhipker, Jan 29, 2013
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  14. irv2424

    irv2424 Initiate (0) Feb 6, 2011 Massachusetts


    I wish I agreed since I can get Peeper so easily, but its a huge difference IMO. I have one bottle of ZD left however so I am going to have to do some of my own comparisons listed here : )

    Luckily I have a few bottles of 'sucks' as well
     
    #14 irv2424, Jan 29, 2013
  15. coachdicarlo

    coachdicarlo Initiate (0) Apr 20, 2012 Missouri

    Schlafly TIPA is somewhat close but may be hard to find now that they are done brewing it for the year
     
    #15 coachdicarlo, Jan 29, 2013
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  16. VitoFerrante

    VitoFerrante Initiate (0) Sep 11, 2012 Pennsylvania

    Flower Power is basically a clone of ZD. I have my bullet proof vest on from all the hate-shrapnel this post will cause! Headwaters Pale Ale by Victory is in the same spirit as ZD. Bitter American by 21st Amendment is also in the same spirit, but not a clone. I would just sample many different American Pale Ales to see what you think is close. Southern Tier has Live coming out that is VERY close! There are a few that come very close, but none are 100%. The citra hops is the key here!
     
    #16 VitoFerrante, Jan 29, 2013
  17. TheBeerAlmanac

    TheBeerAlmanac Initiate (0) Mar 3, 2011 Kentucky

    SweetWater IPA is a very grapefruit citrus heavy IPA, I think you'd like it, though they don't distribute very far.
     
    #17 TheBeerAlmanac, Jan 29, 2013
  18. HevvyMetalHippie

    HevvyMetalHippie Initiate (0) Nov 16, 2010 Massachusetts

    GET IT AT BINNYS! Great clarity! Roby Tones!
     
    #18 HevvyMetalHippie, Jan 29, 2013
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  19. YaKnowBrady

    YaKnowBrady Pundit (809) Jul 23, 2010 New Jersey

    :astonished:
     
    #19 YaKnowBrady, Jan 29, 2013
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  20. omniscientcause

    omniscientcause Initiate (0) Jun 4, 2010 District of Columbia

    Flower power came out first...I agree they are very similar but it would be more proper to say ZD is a clone of FP.
     
    #20 omniscientcause, Jan 29, 2013
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