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[One_Putt_Blunder]

Another brewer I wish we had in AZ, I am becoming a real big fan of Evil Twin. A very well done non BBA stout

[1puttTUT]

Which variation, theyre all dandy!

 

I'm not sure which. All I know is that it was a BBA smoked porter around 12%. They had it on tap at one of my local spots and I couldn't turn it down.

[Puppetmaster]

Had some Racer X yesterday and really enjoyed it. Very refined for a double IPA, maybe not hoppy or intense enough for the hardcore IPA drinkers. Didn't seem as "in your face" as a Double Jack or 90 Min, in a good way.

 

Picked up a pack of Azacca this weekend too. Looking forward to trying it given how much I like Founders Centennial and All Day IPAs.

[daryguy77]

Anyone else get to try the Victory Java Cask. It is a barrel aged coffee stout that is excellent. I picked up a case ahead of time. What an awesome beer, hoping they do it again next year.

[fore_life]

Anyone else get to try the Victory Java Cask. It is a barrel aged coffee stout that is excellent. I picked up a case ahead of time. What an awesome beer, hoping they do it again next year.

 

Yeah I had one, posted on it a few pages back, really liked it!

[ginger718]

This isn't that rare but it's a new one that has just recently been released. The Sierra Nevada Otra Vez is very tasty. It's a good taste and a nice change from your typical beer. It'd make a great summer beer honestly.

[PThomas]

Anyone that likes IPAs I highly recommend Simtra from Knee Deep Brewing Co.. It's a Triple IPA. At 11.25% abv I recommend moderation.

[1puttTUT]

Anyone that likes IPAs I highly recommend Simtra from Knee Deep Brewing Co.. It's a Triple IPA. At 11.25% abv I recommend moderation.

 

I've sung my praises for that beer on this thread before...love that stuff!

[vtnerf]

Had my Dude Imbibes from Triple C Brewing the other night. Coffee stout with 9.5%. Over 15 months, it had lost its coffee and had a hint of pomegranate or raspberry to it. Decent, sweet, smooth. Worth the journey. The Dude Imbibes.

[Puppetmaster]

Looking forward to one or all of these tonight...

 

[toddnt]

Good gawd... Pucker face in full effect!

[daryguy77]

Wish we saw more of The Bruery here. Only have seen Trade Winds Tripel on tap and Tart of Darkness by Terreux.

 

Next month Weyerbacher releases Sunday Morning Stout, if anyone here wants to setup a trade for a few let me know.

[Puppetmaster]

The Azacca was good, but I'll preface that by saying that I like the way Founders does IPAs, and I'm not as refined or experienced as many of you. Compared to the Centennial and Double Trouble, I thought Azacca was surprisingly intense and hoppy for a "normal" IPA, I thought it would be more dumbed down, like a higher powered All Day IPA. 1PuttTUT said he liked the Harvest Ale better, but I actually thought it was similar, although, Harvest had a cleaner hops presence. The Azacca has more other stuff you can taste. Anyway, I do have one last bottle of Harvest, so maybe I need to do a side by side.

 

Ten Fidy was awesome as always, like pouring a can of black oil into a glass. Definitely one of the best imperial stouts out there. But then it was an early night for me after those two, didn't want to go on, still have to work today, lol.

 

Also saw that Bells is starting to distribute Hopslam, will need to secure some of that.

[vtnerf]

Also saw that Bells is starting to distribute Hopslam, will need to secure some of that.

 

I'm not judging (can't after paying 35 for a 4 pack of Dogfish!) but simply going to say that the Hopslam is going to be int he 25/4 range. That mike make me pause. There are a lot of really good IPA's and douple IPA's (Lot 6 from Evo) that are a fraction of that cost.

 

 

 

 

Who am I kidding. If I see it I'll probably end up with a 4 pack.

[Puppetmaster]

Oh wow, I had no idea it was that much.

[thechief16]

Also saw that Bells is starting to distribute Hopslam, will need to secure some of that.

 

I'm not judging (can't after paying 35 for a 4 pack of Dogfish!) but simply going to say that the Hopslam is going to be int he 25/4 range. That mike make me pause. There are a lot of really good IPA's and douple IPA's (Lot 6 from Evo) that are a fraction of that cost.

 

Who am I kidding. If I see it I'll probably end up with a 4 pack.

 

I 100 % agree that there are a good number of IPAs that compare well to Hopslam these days. 5 years ago, yes, Hopslam was exceptional. But the bar has been raised so much that the field has caught up.

 

That said, I will probably end up with some as well.

 

Where did you hear 4 packs? They have always been 6s. And paid $18-$19 for a 6er last year. Jump to $24/4 would be pretty extreme.

[vtnerf]

Also saw that Bells is starting to distribute Hopslam, will need to secure some of that.

 

I'm not judging (can't after paying 35 for a 4 pack of Dogfish!) but simply going to say that the Hopslam is going to be int he 25/4 range. That mike make me pause. There are a lot of really good IPA's and douple IPA's (Lot 6 from Evo) that are a fraction of that cost.

 

Who am I kidding. If I see it I'll probably end up with a 4 pack.

 

I 100 % agree that there are a good number of IPAs that compare well to Hopslam these days. 5 years ago, yes, Hopslam was exceptional. But the bar has been raised so much that the field has caught up.

 

That said, I will probably end up with some as well.

 

Where did you hear 4 packs? They have always been 6s. And paid $18-$19 for a 6er last year. Jump to $24/4 would be pretty extreme.

 

My bad, thought they were doing tall boys in 4. I saw $23 for a sixer from a beer nut friend in the RVA area. (That's VA pricing.) He's pretty on point with stuff. I just need to learn how to read (and type apparently) sometimes.

[bppry]

Also saw that Bells is starting to distribute Hopslam, will need to secure some of that.

 

I'm not judging (can't after paying 35 for a 4 pack of Dogfish!) but simply going to say that the Hopslam is going to be int he 25/4 range. That mike make me pause. There are a lot of really good IPA's and douple IPA's (Lot 6 from Evo) that are a fraction of that cost.

 

Who am I kidding. If I see it I'll probably end up with a 4 pack.

 

I 100 % agree that there are a good number of IPAs that compare well to Hopslam these days. 5 years ago, yes, Hopslam was exceptional. But the bar has been raised so much that the field has caught up.

 

That said, I will probably end up with some as well.

 

Where did you hear 4 packs? They have always been 6s. And paid $18-$19 for a 6er last year. Jump to $24/4 would be pretty extreme.

 

My bad, thought they were doing tall boys in 4. I saw $23 for a sixer from a beer nut friend in the RVA area. (That's VA pricing.) He's pretty on point with stuff. I just need to learn how to red sometimes.

They are also doing mini kegs of Hopslam this year.

[Puppetmaster]

On those double IPAs, I really liked Double Jack and Racer X.

[1puttTUT]

Also saw that Bells is starting to distribute Hopslam, will need to secure some of that.

 

I'm not judging (can't after paying 35 for a 4 pack of Dogfish!) but simply going to say that the Hopslam is going to be int he 25/4 range. That mike make me pause. There are a lot of really good IPA's and douple IPA's (Lot 6 from Evo) that are a fraction of that cost.

 

Who am I kidding. If I see it I'll probably end up with a 4 pack.

 

I 100 % agree that there are a good number of IPAs that compare well to Hopslam these days. 5 years ago, yes, Hopslam was exceptional. But the bar has been raised so much that the field has caught up.

 

That said, I will probably end up with some as well.

 

Where did you hear 4 packs? They have always been 6s. And paid $18-$19 for a 6er last year. Jump to $24/4 would be pretty extreme.

 

My bad, thought they were doing tall boys in 4. I saw $23 for a sixer from a beer nut friend in the RVA area. (That's VA pricing.) He's pretty on point with stuff. I just need to learn how to red sometimes.

They are also doing mini kegs of Hopslam this year.

 

I think getting a mini keg would be cool. It would make a great byob addition to a house party.

 

Also, they are only doing cans, no bottles, this year due to the expansion underway at their bottling line.

 

Just think...early spring rounds of golf with hopslam in your cart cup holder!

[thechief16]

Also saw that Bells is starting to distribute Hopslam, will need to secure some of that.

 

I'm not judging (can't after paying 35 for a 4 pack of Dogfish!) but simply going to say that the Hopslam is going to be int he 25/4 range. That mike make me pause. There are a lot of really good IPA's and douple IPA's (Lot 6 from Evo) that are a fraction of that cost.

 

Who am I kidding. If I see it I'll probably end up with a 4 pack.

 

I 100 % agree that there are a good number of IPAs that compare well to Hopslam these days. 5 years ago, yes, Hopslam was exceptional. But the bar has been raised so much that the field has caught up.

 

That said, I will probably end up with some as well.

 

Where did you hear 4 packs? They have always been 6s. And paid $18-$19 for a 6er last year. Jump to $24/4 would be pretty extreme.

 

My bad, thought they were doing tall boys in 4. I saw $23 for a sixer from a beer nut friend in the RVA area. (That's VA pricing.) He's pretty on point with stuff. I just need to learn how to read (and type apparently) sometimes.

Gotcha. There is traditionally a ton of pricing variance on Hopslam because of demand (some retailers will mark up as far as the market will allow, others try and keep prices "reasonable"). Last year, just in NoVA, I saw between $17 and $27. $32+ in DC, IIRC.

[CAJ4AU]

Not sure why I am just now finding this thread.... Maybe I should venture out of the golf side more often... I love most all crafts, hoppy IPA's are my favorite followed by a good milk stout preferably on nitro!

 

Have you ever seen this much Hopslam at once? My Kroger gets all the good stuff and fortunately doesn't price gouge or limit the amount purchased!

 

 

My new favorite go to IPA's are Sculpin and Orpheus. I also really enjoy Pinner as well for an all day drinking beer that's lighter on the alcohol. Craft beer is the reason I will never be skinny, well that, cheeseburgers and chicken wings!

 

Invasion is a nice Pale Ale from Cigar City, but stay clear of the Helles lager, as it is just okay. The Orpheus IPA is very hoppy and earthy, which is what I prefer best about a good IPA. The more it smells like something illegal, generally the better it is to me!

 

 

 

Here are some others I've tried, most of which were all good with exception to Stone Crime

 

Victory Hop Ranch is delicious!

 

 

All these guys were tasty

 

 

Terrapin makes some good limited releases

 

Burnt Hickory makes some amazing beer!

 

 

Before Cigar City was distributed here, I used to stock up on trips to Tampa

 

Everyone needs more

 

 

Catchy name from Blue Pants close to my home town, but not great

 

Not generally a fan of Sweetwater beers because to me they all taste a lot alike. Ordered this one at Ruth's Chris in Atlanta for restaurant aide and it was delicious!

 

Love some brown shugga

 

 

Lily Flag milk stout is from Straight to Ale in Huntsville, Al and is one of my favorites, especially on nitro

 

It really doesn't!

Another Terrapin release

 

 

Hopefully I didn't over do it as I have many more pictures of good beer, I was just trying to play catch up as I just located this thread today!

[_MS22_]

Grabbed some trusty old Nugget to have before being Green...Very Green!!!

 

[Tampajoe3]

Tonight's selection from the northern part of the state.

[Puppetmaster]

CAJ, where have you been the whole time? Haha. Nice selections there.

[bppry]

Scored a bomber of three floyds alpha Klaus in covington ky. Also enjoyed some rhinegist truth.

[tigercub]

Grabbed some trusty old Nugget to have before being Green...Very Green!!!

 

This isn't nearly getting enough love. Those of us in MA, know how lucky we are!

[Puppetmaster]

[One_Putt_Blunder]

Haven't purchased anything for a few weeks which is a shocker. Just loaded up the fridge to clear some room for the fifty fifty eclipse releases and some more bcbs i have coming from my go to shop.

 

Have a fridge full of Founders FBS Backwoods and my last KBS. Plus some aged beers old rasputin, DFH Palo and Bells expedition stout

[Puppetmaster]

Haven't purchased anything for a few weeks which is a shocker. Just loaded up the fridge to clear some room for the fifty fifty eclipse releases and some more bcbs i have coming from my go to shop.

 

Have a fridge full of Founders FBS Backwoods and my last KBS. Plus some aged beers old rasputin, DFH Palo and Bells expedition stout

 

Well, don't you have a stash large enough to last a nuclear armageddon? :)