What an outstanding beer this is. I liken it to a supercharged Sierra Nevada Pale Ale. Sierra Nevada is probably one of my top 5 favorite beers. The Hopslam is excellent. Switching gears, the Great Lakes Brewing Co. Edmund Fitzgerald Porter is probably one of the best porters I've tasted to date. Postban, JPJR, MidlifeC, Fresh03, and others should come over to my pad to celebrate the different styles of beers that are in my fridge. Who in the hell is going to drink 24 Hell hath no Fury ales....................................:beer:
Hopslam ale.............
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So my advice was worthwhile?
I have some of both.
Did you try the Founders Breakfast Stout yet?
I have some of both.
Did you try the Founders Breakfast Stout yet?
Is that a local only beer? I also enjoy Sierra, as well as anything from New Belgium. I just finished a couple of NB Wheats. In the words of Homer, Mmmmmmmmm , beer.
You guys and your fancy beers. I could drop $14.99 for a case of Keystone Light and a funnel at Meijer and be just as happy :beer:
But I'll definitely come over and try them....
But I'll definitely come over and try them....
plan b said:
Bells is getting wider distribution as the years go by.. it really is great beer overall and very unique IMO.
Thanks. I will look for it local. I enjoy the seasonal beers, and enjoy trying out new ones.
Sounds good and will have to keep an eye out for it. I am a big Sierra Fan as well. Not sure if it is out there but look for a beer called Hop Wallop. It's made by Victory Brewing Co. and very hoppy. Alc. content is 8.25%
Awesome stuff if you are into the Hops!
Awesome stuff if you are into the Hops!
Bell's does not distribute to Texas or Maryland. Yet.
Hopslam, it's not just the quantity of hops, but the combination and full flavor - especially when it reaches about 55 degrees.
BTW, Founders makes a 'Triple' IPA called Devil Dancer.
Hopslam, it's not just the quantity of hops, but the combination and full flavor - especially when it reaches about 55 degrees.
BTW, Founders makes a 'Triple' IPA called Devil Dancer.
MidLife:
Just out of curiosity, what are your all time favorite beers:
1. Everyday (MVP)
2. Domestic
3. Foreign
4. By Type (Ale, Lager, etc.)
5. Seasonal/Specialty
Anyone else?
Just out of curiosity, what are your all time favorite beers:
1. Everyday (MVP)
2. Domestic
3. Foreign
4. By Type (Ale, Lager, etc.)
5. Seasonal/Specialty
Anyone else?
Jpjr,
To answer your question, I like a lot of different beers. My 'gateway' beer was Sam Adams, then the leap into being a 'beer snob' as my daughter calls it was cemented by Oberon.
1. I have no particular favorite, I will choose a beer depending upon mood, time of day, or food pairing. I currently have about 25 distinct beers to choose from in the cellar. Some beers (stouts, strong ales) need to be aged.
2. I prefer to drink a Michigan beer first if given a choice, Bells or Founders. Stone and Rouge are consistently good and available. I hope to soon acquire some Three Floyds.
3. I am concentrating on Domestic crafts first, with an occasional English, German or Belgian Ale when available or when I travel. Guiness is a 'fallback' beer for me when I can't get one of the other brands.
5. My preference is to match the beer 'heaviness' by the season. Hence, Oberon is a perfect summer time beer. Octoberfests (Marzens) are great during the fall. Porters and Stouts are great for the cooler weather. I drink IPA's and Strong Ale's throughout the year.
4. Favorites:
Bells: Hopslam, Two Hearted, Oberon, Amber, some of the stouts.
Founders: so far, Breakfast Stout
Stone: RIS, Ruination, IPA, Smoked Porter, Arrogant Bastard
Rogue: The Stouts, DeadGuy
Some odds and ends Great Divide, NorthCoast, Great Lakes
There's a few more brands I'd like to try.
IMHO, Many beers of one variety are both good and different and worthy of drinking. For example Stone Ruination, Dogfish Head 90 minute, and Bell's Hopslam are all great DIPA's.
To answer your question, I like a lot of different beers. My 'gateway' beer was Sam Adams, then the leap into being a 'beer snob' as my daughter calls it was cemented by Oberon.
1. I have no particular favorite, I will choose a beer depending upon mood, time of day, or food pairing. I currently have about 25 distinct beers to choose from in the cellar. Some beers (stouts, strong ales) need to be aged.
2. I prefer to drink a Michigan beer first if given a choice, Bells or Founders. Stone and Rouge are consistently good and available. I hope to soon acquire some Three Floyds.
3. I am concentrating on Domestic crafts first, with an occasional English, German or Belgian Ale when available or when I travel. Guiness is a 'fallback' beer for me when I can't get one of the other brands.
5. My preference is to match the beer 'heaviness' by the season. Hence, Oberon is a perfect summer time beer. Octoberfests (Marzens) are great during the fall. Porters and Stouts are great for the cooler weather. I drink IPA's and Strong Ale's throughout the year.
4. Favorites:
Bells: Hopslam, Two Hearted, Oberon, Amber, some of the stouts.
Founders: so far, Breakfast Stout
Stone: RIS, Ruination, IPA, Smoked Porter, Arrogant Bastard
Rogue: The Stouts, DeadGuy
Some odds and ends Great Divide, NorthCoast, Great Lakes
There's a few more brands I'd like to try.
IMHO, Many beers of one variety are both good and different and worthy of drinking. For example Stone Ruination, Dogfish Head 90 minute, and Bell's Hopslam are all great DIPA's.
MidLifeC said:
Thanks, it's pretty cool that some guys here know thier beers like many people know their wines.
Interestingly enough, I sit next to a guy from Ireland at work (work visa) who swears the most preferred beer in Ireland is Budweiser (regular). He says that is all he drinks when he goes back home.
Sampling the hopslam right now, warmed up with a Guiness ES. I can say it is more complex and flavorful than the Two-hearted Ale, the fruit of the hops really comes through. More full than an SNPA. I really like it. It was $16.49 for a single sixpack though. The store had one more left after this one.
See the funny thing is JP is laughing his ass off at that price and how bitter this stuff is. I love it though. I am an IPA guy, bitter=better to me and this stuff is as Gary described. An utterly perfect ale.
I also have some Mich Ultra for my Toledo friends should they drop by, lol.
See the funny thing is JP is laughing his ass off at that price and how bitter this stuff is. I love it though. I am an IPA guy, bitter=better to me and this stuff is as Gary described. An utterly perfect ale.
I also have some Mich Ultra for my Toledo friends should they drop by, lol.
Another interesting hoppy beer to try is Great Divide Fresh Hop Pale Ale. I found it at Bello Vino. The brewer uses fresh or "wet hops" instead of dried hops. I found this one enjoyable also.
http://www.greatdivide.com/thebeers/freshhop.htm
http://www.greatdivide.com/thebeers/freshhop.htm
For those that love the taste of Hopslam...
Since it is a limited production, the supply will soon dry up. But there is some hope. I sampled some Three Floyds Dreadnaught IPA tonight. Very similar hoppy, citrusy flavor.
Unfortunately, you can't get it in Michigan. But it is available in Ohio.
Since it is a limited production, the supply will soon dry up. But there is some hope. I sampled some Three Floyds Dreadnaught IPA tonight. Very similar hoppy, citrusy flavor.
Unfortunately, you can't get it in Michigan. But it is available in Ohio.
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