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  • Evensteven
    Evensteven Posts: 869
    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.
    "Mark it 20, Dude."
  • Guitarhero27
    Guitarhero27 Posts: 2,146
    Evensteven wrote:
    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.
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  • Evensteven
    Evensteven Posts: 869
    I got some good beer recommendations from this thread.
    "Mark it 20, Dude."
  • carolinabeerguy
    carolinabeerguy Kernersville, NC Posts: 2,517
    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.
  • Guitarhero27
    Guitarhero27 Posts: 2,146
    adam42381 wrote:
    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.
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  • Mitch8415
    Mitch8415 Posts: 227
    As I said... Hopslam is Liquid Gold.

    My corner bar had it on tap for a while last year.
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  • RFTC
    RFTC Posts: 723
    2011 hopslam is supposedly at pliny status from the early feedback, unfortunately i cannot purchase down here in texas. enjoy the brew!
    adam42381 wrote:
    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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  • homeworkwithheather
    homeworkwithheather Posts: 196
    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...
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  • poto101
    poto101 Posts: 446
    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....

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  • BeerBaron
    BeerBaron Toronto-ish Posts: 4,100
    All this Hopslam talk is making me want to go to the fridge and crack one of mine.

    I would definitely say that fresh 2011 Hopslam compares to Pliny. I think it is better.
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  • Evensteven
    Evensteven Posts: 869
    After reading this thread I tried Ellies Brown Ale by Avery. It was ok. I prefer Sweet Georgia Brown by Sweetwater.

    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.
    "Mark it 20, Dude."
  • capthowdy1027
    capthowdy1027 Posts: 3,270
    I grabbed a 6 pack of Hopslam last night, it was the first time I had it. Aaaaaamzing beer.
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  • jrnyc
    jrnyc Posts: 537
    Guitarhero27 wrote:
    adam42381 wrote:
    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!
  • Evensteven
    Evensteven Posts: 869
    Yes tell me why the Hopslam is so good.
    Is it hoppy? What is it similar to? Is it like a double IPA that is easy to drink?
    "Mark it 20, Dude."
  • Guitarhero27
    Guitarhero27 Posts: 2,146
    jrnyc wrote:
    Guitarhero27 wrote:
    adam42381 wrote:
    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.
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  • climb_high_nz
    climb_high_nz Posts: 564
    Evensteven wrote:
    Yes tell me why the Hopslam is so good.
    Is it hoppy? What is it similar to? Is it like a double IPA that is easy to drink?

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  • AB109209
    AB109209 Posts: 2
    Drinking Bridgeport Kingpin Red Ale today...

    I'd support their PJ20 ale.
  • afroannnie
    afroannnie Posts: 12,995
    I went to college not far from Rehobeth where they have a tavern, so I've been drinking dogfish head for years.

    I definitely support a pj/dfh beer...maybe they could call it "immort-ality ale"? :D
    Show #13 was a lucky one for me....
  • jrnyc
    jrnyc Posts: 537
    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!!
  • Bentleyspop
    Bentleyspop Craft Beer Brewery, Colorado Posts: 11,422
    jrnyc wrote:
    Guitarhero27 wrote:
    adam42381 wrote:
    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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