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#257344 - 02/17/12 07:41 PM Re: Hopslam... [Re: cardinalsfan]
mamiata1 Somewhat jerky and sarcastic moderator Brewmeister Dubbel Registered: 01/29/09 Posts: 11748 Loc: SE Michigan	My son was just telling me how popular Hopslam is and how quick it disappears(?) FROM THE SPECIALTY GROCERY STORE WHERE HE WORKS. Fat fingers. Anyway it's really expensive, seasonal and I just don't get it. You get to the point where there are so many IBU's your tongue gets numbed. Lucy, you got some splainin to do! _________________________ Stouts are yucky. Drank: Maibock III Drinking: Blonde Lager 2012 Drank: Cowboy Lager Ale 2012 Drinking: HCCD 2012 Drinking: Nut Brown Drinking: Brewferm Triple Warm Conditioning: Wheat Ale 2012 Carbonating: Mammy's Imperial IPA OG: 1.10 Fermenting: Mammy's ROTM Amber Ale
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#257345 - 02/17/12 07:45 PM Re: Hopslam... [Re: mamiata1]
Stinkfist Ultimate Mr. Beer Fan Registered: 01/07/10 Posts: 3471 Loc: Minnesota	Originally Posted By: mamiata1 My son was just telling me how popular Hopslam is and how quick it disappears(?) FROM THE SPECIALTY GROCERY STORE WHERE HE WORKS. Fat fingers. Anyway it's really expensive, seasonal and I just don't get it. You get to the point where there are so many IBU's your tongue gets numbed. Lucy, you got some splainin to do! Hopslam is not bitter at all...so the IBu's are probably only around 60-70(or at least that is how it tastes)...but there is tons of hop flavor...it's kinda like eating a hop candy...lol I did not notice much hop aroma this year though? maybe they were trying to cut back since the hops are scarce... lets not judge unless you have tried it? _________________________ Third Eye Brewing #12. Conditioning: Cherry Cider (3 Gallons) #15. Gone: Mirror Pond Clone (5 Gallon) #19. Drinking: Creamsicle Pale ale (not so good) #20. Drinking: Iced Tea Experiment (1 Gallon) (Ok) #21. Drinking: Oktoberfest (5 Gallon) #22. Gone: Firestone Pale 31 Clone (5 Gallons) #23. Drinking: Scotch Ale II (5 Gallons) #24. Drinking: Latericious Ale II (5 Gallons) #25. Drinking: Lagunita's Censored Ale Clone (5 Gallons) #26. Fermenting: Jamil's Belgian Golden Strong (5 Gallons) On Deck: Firestone Pale 31 Clone II
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#257384 - 02/17/12 11:48 PM Re: Hopslam... [Re: psuchunk03]
Jon_TWR I'm the white rabbit. Brewmeister Dubbel Registered: 12/17/09 Posts: 12047 Loc: Brooklyn, NY	Originally Posted By: psuchunk03 yeah, you pretty much have to be a west coaster to have had pliny the elder... it's made by russian river brewing in san fran, ca, and i don't think they distribute very far. they guys on the BN talk about russian river stuff all the time... makes me wish i lived closer to CA... or i could FFWD to my upcoming trip to visit my sister in monterrey. Sean, obviously this should be your avatar: _________________________ CCBBA Yeast Trials Favorite recipes: Drunken Druid (Mr. Beer),JPA (All Grain)...there are more that go here, I will add them later. Wines and Ciders: House Red Apfelwein
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#257427 - 02/18/12 10:06 AM Re: Hopslam... [Re: Stinkfist]
Banjoman Ultimate Mr. Beer Fan Registered: 01/20/08 Posts: 1763 Loc: Great Beer State	I had a Hopslam fix last night at my local watering hole since a high school friend and her husband were the featured musical duo. I will be going back today for Hopfest to have another plus savor and sample a couple of fresh firkins of the hoppiest. _________________________ Paddle Faster....I Hear Banjo Music !!! I don't always talk to Ohio State graduates... But when I do, I ask for Large Fries ! Stay Thirsty my friends !
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#257719 - 02/20/12 01:30 PM Re: Hopslam... [Re: psuchunk03]
magsvmi Old Rugger Active Member Registered: 01/05/12 Posts: 34 Loc: RI	Ran across this item the other day http://www.cnbc.com/id/46327587/?slide=11 CNBC lists Hopslam as one of the 15 best beers in the world. I've got a friend in Kalamazoo and I'm trying to get him come out for a visit... and as long as he's coming, he might as well bring some Hopslam with him. _________________________ On Deck - #7 Tripel Tipple (modified) Fermenting - #6 Big Ed's Red #5 Ginger's Castaway Ale Conditioning - #4 Raspberry Wheat Drinking - #3 St Patrick's Day Stout #2 West Coast Pale Ale Finished - #1 Cowboy Golden Lager
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#257723 - 02/20/12 02:17 PM Re: Hopslam... [Re: magsvmi]
BiG Z Ultimate Mr. Beer Fan Registered: 02/18/10 Posts: 772 Loc: Maryland	How come almost ALL of those "15 best beers in the world" are Imperial Stouts? Seems kind of byass. What criteria did they use? ABV might be it. Imperial Stouts, Double/triple IPA, Quadruple...jeeze I doubt any of those beers would make my list. _________________________ "When I read about the evils of drinking, I gave up reading." -Henny Youngman
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#257905 - 02/21/12 01:25 PM Re: Hopslam... [Re: BiG Z]
magsvmi Old Rugger Active Member Registered: 01/05/12 Posts: 34 Loc: RI	NOt sure what the criteria was, but I was kind of surprised at the number of imperail stouts as well.... not that I mind it's one of my favorite styles... but iven the wide variety of beers out there you'd think there would be a little more variety. _________________________ On Deck - #7 Tripel Tipple (modified) Fermenting - #6 Big Ed's Red #5 Ginger's Castaway Ale Conditioning - #4 Raspberry Wheat Drinking - #3 St Patrick's Day Stout #2 West Coast Pale Ale Finished - #1 Cowboy Golden Lager
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#259064 - 02/27/12 04:11 PM Re: Hopslam... [Re: magsvmi]
psuchunk03 That's what she said... Brewmeister Registered: 01/01/10 Posts: 7002 Loc: St. Louis, MO	just picked up a sixer... $19.50 after tax... people pay that much for a bottle of wine, right? tasting notes after i try it at Beer Club tomorrow night... _________________________ "Only a fool learns from his mistakes; a wise man learns from the mistakes of others." - Otto von Bismarck Fermenting: #25 Mr. Beer Beta Test Bavarian Weissbier Carbing / Conditioning: #24 Keep Calm and Brew On E.S.B. #21 Colonial Ale Drinking: Pipeline is empty On Deck (...eventually): Hefeweizen, Scottish Ale, Kenny's Fat Tire clone "It Has Big Taste"
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#259083 - 02/27/12 05:28 PM Re: Hopslam... [Re: psuchunk03]
Banjoman Ultimate Mr. Beer Fan Registered: 01/20/08 Posts: 1763 Loc: Great Beer State	Originally Posted By: psuchunk03 just picked up a sixer... $19.50 after tax... people pay that much for a bottle of wine, right? tasting notes after i try it at Beer Club tomorrow night... I hope you enjoy this brew as much as I have ! Would love to hear your thoughts. But... If you ever get a chance, try my favorite brew http://www.foundersbrewing.com/the-lineup/kbs Cost: $114 per case/$19 per 4-pack/$4.75 per bottle Release party March 10th... Can't wait !!! _________________________ Paddle Faster....I Hear Banjo Music !!! I don't always talk to Ohio State graduates... But when I do, I ask for Large Fries ! Stay Thirsty my friends !
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#259297 - 02/28/12 09:43 PM Re: Hopslam... [Re: Banjoman]
psuchunk03 That's what she said... Brewmeister Registered: 01/01/10 Posts: 7002 Loc: St. Louis, MO	Beer Club fell through... one man tasting... http://brewingboy.wordpress.com/2012/02/28/tasting-notes-bells-hopslam/ _________________________ "Only a fool learns from his mistakes; a wise man learns from the mistakes of others." - Otto von Bismarck Fermenting: #25 Mr. Beer Beta Test Bavarian Weissbier Carbing / Conditioning: #24 Keep Calm and Brew On E.S.B. #21 Colonial Ale Drinking: Pipeline is empty On Deck (...eventually): Hefeweizen, Scottish Ale, Kenny's Fat Tire clone "It Has Big Taste"
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