DFH is way over priced for beer that tastes like wine...
uh, what?
Which specific DFH beer are you talking about?
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DFH is way over priced for beer that tastes like wine...
uh, what?
Which specific DFH beer are you talking about?
Unless he is talking about someting like Fort, I have no clue what he is talking about.
Although DFH is not in my top 5 or even top 10 breweries, they make some solid beer, including 60 minute, 90 minute, Punkin, Squall and Burton Baton - none of which taste like wine.
1996: Toronto
1998: Barrie
2000: Saratoga Springs
2003: Buffalo, Toronto
2005: Kitchener, London, Hamilton, Montreal, Ottawa, Toronto
2006: Toronto x2, Cleveland, Detroit, Pittsburgh, Cincinnati, Gorge #1
2007: London, Dusseldorf, Vic, Lolla
2008: WPB, Tampa, DC, MSG x2, Hartford, Boston x2, Beacon
2009: Toronto, Chicago x2, Seattle x2, LA #3&4, San Diego, Philly x4
2010: Cleveland, Buffalo, Hartford
2011: Montreal, Toronto x2, Hamilton
2012: Missoula
2013: London, Wrigley, Pittsburgh, Buffalo, Hartford, Dallas, OKC
I'm a fan of just about any brown ale, but Ellies is more than solid in my book. Only had bottle/draught though. I work for a distributor in Ma and we carry Avery, but only in bottles and kegs. We also carry 21st Amendment which only comes in cans and kegs as far as I know, but I've been less than impressed by anything I've tried from them.
In regards to the Dogfish tasting like wine, the only thing I can think he may be talking about is the Red & White, which has "red wine of beers" printed on the case.
DFH is way over priced for beer that tastes like wine...
uh, what?
Which specific DFH beer are you talking about?
Unless he is talking about someting like Fort, I have no clue what he is talking about.
Although DFH is not in my top 5 or even top 10 breweries, they make some solid beer, including 60 minute, 90 minute, Punkin, Squall and Burton Baton - none of which taste like wine.
They're not a big company. I'm sure if you call them, you would be able to get in contact with someone who can make this happen.
They aren't just going to do this because people like us call or e-mail them. The way to get this done is what Guitarhero27 is doing - get in touch with the 10C first to see if they are interested in the idea.
1996: Toronto
1998: Barrie
2000: Saratoga Springs
2003: Buffalo, Toronto
2005: Kitchener, London, Hamilton, Montreal, Ottawa, Toronto
2006: Toronto x2, Cleveland, Detroit, Pittsburgh, Cincinnati, Gorge #1
2007: London, Dusseldorf, Vic, Lolla
2008: WPB, Tampa, DC, MSG x2, Hartford, Boston x2, Beacon
2009: Toronto, Chicago x2, Seattle x2, LA #3&4, San Diego, Philly x4
2010: Cleveland, Buffalo, Hartford
2011: Montreal, Toronto x2, Hamilton
2012: Missoula
2013: London, Wrigley, Pittsburgh, Buffalo, Hartford, Dallas, OKC
They're not a big company. I'm sure if you call them, you would be able to get in contact with someone who can make this happen.
They aren't just going to do this because people like us call or e-mail them. The way to get this done is what Guitarhero27 is doing - get in touch with the 10C first to see if they are interested in the idea.
Thanks Marcus. Yes. Evensteven - I like your approach and desire, however it's just not as simple as emailing the brewery and telling them it's a good idea to do this.
Many factors are involved.
You'll need approval from PJ's camp first and foremost. I've sent them a letter and am awaiting a response.
Location of the event is LEGALLY important as the brewery MUST be legal/registered/approved in the state that the event is in.
Existing contracts within the venue site. If it's a Budweiser or Miller sponsored venue...good luck getting any OTHER beer in there.
Not to mention the time/cost-analysis restraints and whatnot.
I wish it was as easy as emailing a brewery....but that will do absolutely nothing, it's got to start at the top for so many reasons. I've started at the top - let's hope for the best.
Trust me I know it's not that easy. Emailing or writing both 10C and DFH just plants idea seed. One camp may think it a good idea and contact the othter, both may like it, or neither may like it. That's all I can do and hope for the best...you know, throw the spaghetti against the wall and see what sticks.
I just thought it would be a good collaboration that maybe neither camp had thought of. And because it's a PJ milestone (20) there may be more of a reason for a pj beer.
Trust me I know it's not that easy. Emailing or writing both 10C and DFH just plants idea seed. One camp may think it a good idea and contact the othter, both may like it, or neither may like it. That's all I can do and hope for the best...you know, throw the spaghetti against the wall and see what sticks.
I just thought it would be a good collaboration that maybe neither camp had thought of. And because it's a PJ milestone (20) there may be more of a reason for a pj beer.
There isn't a brewery out there that can even think about it until the location is announced.
Somewhat unrelated, but I'm getting ready to go pick up a 6 pack of Bell's Hopslam that Total Wine is holding for me. I've never had it before so I'm pretty pumped.
I wish I was as fortunate, as fortunate as me.
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Somewhat unrelated, but I'm getting ready to go pick up a 6 pack of Bell's Hopslam that Total Wine is holding for me. I've never had it before so I'm pretty pumped.
I took a 2.5 hour trip the other day for a case and 5L mini-keg.
My corner bar had it on tap for a while last year.
~ Chicago 5/16/06 ~ Chicago 8/23/09 ~ Chicago 8/24/09 ~ ~ Kansas City 5/3/10 ~ Alpine Valley 9/3/11 ~ Alpine Valley 9/4/11 ~ ~ Wrigley Field 7/19/13 ~ Oklahoma City 11/16/13 ~ St. Louis 10/3/14 ~ ~ Wrigley Field 8/20/16 ~ Wrigley Field 8/18/18 ~ Wrigley Field 8/20/18 ~ ~ Fenway Park 9/4/18 ~ Denver 9/22/22 ~ Ft. Worth 9/12/23 ~ Wrigley Field 8/29/24 ~
Somewhat unrelated, but I'm getting ready to go pick up a 6 pack of Bell's Hopslam that Total Wine is holding for me. I've never had it before so I'm pretty pumped.
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I would birth my baby in a tub full of Hopslam...only problem is it gives me the worst headache of my life. Worth the $18 fro a six-pack though...looks like I might have to head to Whole Foods soon...
Inspired by Dogfish and a few other great microbrews, I started home brewing about a year ago.
This thread gave me the idea of brewing up a batch for the anniversary festival and handing them out to fans in the parking lot to enjoy while tailgating. I have this vision of 22oz bottles with the PJ20 logo on the bottle. The big question now is what style should I brew?
It's all happening....
East Troy 2003
Chicago x2, Summerfest x2, 2006
Chicago THE VIC, Lollapalooza, 2007
bonnaROOOOOOO 2008
Chicago x2 2009
Somewhat unrelated, but I'm getting ready to go pick up a 6 pack of Bell's Hopslam that Total Wine is holding for me. I've never had it before so I'm pretty pumped.
I took a 2.5 hour trip the other day for a case and 5L mini-keg.
Well worth it.
Nice, what an awesome road trip! That is a long way to go for beer though, especially since you have never had it. How was it ? I think I would go an hour for a beer.
Somewhat unrelated, but I'm getting ready to go pick up a 6 pack of Bell's Hopslam that Total Wine is holding for me. I've never had it before so I'm pretty pumped.
I took a 2.5 hour trip the other day for a case and 5L mini-keg.
Well worth it.
Nice, what an awesome road trip! That is a long way to go for beer though, especially since you have never had it. How was it ? I think I would go an hour for a beer.
Will have to keep my eyes open for this one!
Oh I have had it before. I have to go through great lengths each year to get Hopslam as Bells does not distribute to the state of New Jersey. I look forward to how I will be able to get it each year.
When I went to the Robin Hood benefit show at The Beacon in 2008, I remember they had an eclectic selection of beer. Given the ticket prices the beer was free. Not sure if the band picked out the beer or not, but if they did it could be an indication that the band could be open to something like this.
Great idea, A Pearl Jam inspired craft beer for 20th anniversary we be awesome!!
Somewhat unrelated, but I'm getting ready to go pick up a 6 pack of Bell's Hopslam that Total Wine is holding for me. I've never had it before so I'm pretty pumped.
I took a 2.5 hour trip the other day for a case and 5L mini-keg.
Well worth it.
Nice, what an awesome road trip! That is a long way to go for beer though, especially since you have never had it. How was it ? I think I would go an hour for a beer.
Will have to keep my eyes open for this one!
A 2.5 hour road trip is not very far.
Especially when you consider I moved 1750 miles to be near all the beer that is brewed in Colorado
(okay that's not the primary reason but it is in the top 10 reasons to move to Colorado)
Where I live in Boulder County there are at least 14 breweries and/or brewpubs (including Avery, Twisted Pine, and Oskar Blues) and within an hour probably 25-30 more breweries and brewpubs not including Coors and Bud.
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uh, what?
Which specific DFH beer are you talking about?
~ Kansas City 5/3/10 ~ Alpine Valley 9/3/11 ~ Alpine Valley 9/4/11 ~
~ Wrigley Field 7/19/13 ~ Oklahoma City 11/16/13 ~ St. Louis 10/3/14 ~
~ Wrigley Field 8/20/16 ~ Wrigley Field 8/18/18 ~ Wrigley Field 8/20/18 ~
~ Fenway Park 9/4/18 ~ Denver 9/22/22 ~ Ft. Worth 9/12/23 ~ Wrigley Field 8/29/24 ~
Although DFH is not in my top 5 or even top 10 breweries, they make some solid beer, including 60 minute, 90 minute, Punkin, Squall and Burton Baton - none of which taste like wine.
In regards to the Dogfish tasting like wine, the only thing I can think he may be talking about is the Red & White, which has "red wine of beers" printed on the case.
Not sure about tasting like wine... Just that red & white.
Thanks Marcus. Yes. Evensteven - I like your approach and desire, however it's just not as simple as emailing the brewery and telling them it's a good idea to do this.
Many factors are involved.
You'll need approval from PJ's camp first and foremost. I've sent them a letter and am awaiting a response.
Location of the event is LEGALLY important as the brewery MUST be legal/registered/approved in the state that the event is in.
Existing contracts within the venue site. If it's a Budweiser or Miller sponsored venue...good luck getting any OTHER beer in there.
Not to mention the time/cost-analysis restraints and whatnot.
I wish it was as easy as emailing a brewery....but that will do absolutely nothing, it's got to start at the top for so many reasons. I've started at the top - let's hope for the best.
I just thought it would be a good collaboration that maybe neither camp had thought of. And because it's a PJ milestone (20) there may be more of a reason for a pj beer.
There isn't a brewery out there that can even think about it until the location is announced.
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I took a 2.5 hour trip the other day for a case and 5L mini-keg.
Well worth it.
My corner bar had it on tap for a while last year.
~ Kansas City 5/3/10 ~ Alpine Valley 9/3/11 ~ Alpine Valley 9/4/11 ~
~ Wrigley Field 7/19/13 ~ Oklahoma City 11/16/13 ~ St. Louis 10/3/14 ~
~ Wrigley Field 8/20/16 ~ Wrigley Field 8/18/18 ~ Wrigley Field 8/20/18 ~
~ Fenway Park 9/4/18 ~ Denver 9/22/22 ~ Ft. Worth 9/12/23 ~ Wrigley Field 8/29/24 ~
MGM Grand - Jul 6, 2006
Cox Arena - Jul 7, 2006
New Orleans Jazz and Heritage Festival - May 1, 2010
Alpine Valley Music Theater - Sep 3-4 2011
Made In America, Philly - Sep 2, 2012
EV, Houston - Nov 12-13, 2012
Dallas-November 2013
OKC-November 2013
ACL 2-October 2014
Fenway Night 1, August 2016
Wrigley, Night 1 August 2018
Fort Worth, Night 1 September 2023
Fort Worth, Night 2 September 2023
Austin, Night 1 September 2023
Austin, Night 2 September 2023
This thread gave me the idea of brewing up a batch for the anniversary festival and handing them out to fans in the parking lot to enjoy while tailgating. I have this vision of 22oz bottles with the PJ20 logo on the bottle. The big question now is what style should I brew?
East Troy 2003
Chicago x2, Summerfest x2, 2006
Chicago THE VIC, Lollapalooza, 2007
bonnaROOOOOOO 2008
Chicago x2 2009
(EV chicago 2008 night 2)
I would definitely say that fresh 2011 Hopslam compares to Pliny. I think it is better.
Went to Hop City to find Hopslam and they were already out.
Let's focus here...
Dogfish Head PJ20 Summerfest Ale... I can already taste it.
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Nice, what an awesome road trip! That is a long way to go for beer though, especially since you have never had it. How was it ? I think I would go an hour for a beer.
Will have to keep my eyes open for this one!
Is it hoppy? What is it similar to? Is it like a double IPA that is easy to drink?
Oh I have had it before. I have to go through great lengths each year to get Hopslam as Bells does not distribute to the state of New Jersey. I look forward to how I will be able to get it each year.
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Auckland & Christchurch 2009
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I'd support their PJ20 ale.
I definitely support a pj/dfh beer...maybe they could call it "immort-ality ale"?
Great idea, A Pearl Jam inspired craft beer for 20th anniversary we be awesome!!
A 2.5 hour road trip is not very far.
Especially when you consider I moved 1750 miles to be near all the beer that is brewed in Colorado
(okay that's not the primary reason but it is in the top 10 reasons to move to Colorado)
Where I live in Boulder County there are at least 14 breweries and/or brewpubs (including Avery, Twisted Pine, and Oskar Blues) and within an hour probably 25-30 more breweries and brewpubs not including Coors and Bud.