Hopslam Price Questioning

[nickfern]

I'm in the NJ/NY area and Hopslam is being sold at $4.25 per bottle, max two per person. What does the full six go for in places that sell it in its entirety? Thanks.

 

[TriageStat]

I've heard of anywhere between 17-21$ for a sixer. I got a case for 74 and change.



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[nickfern]

I've heard of anywhere between 17-21$ for a sixer. I got a case for 74 and change.



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Good to know. That's the same pricing for HT. Wow!

 

[carlpb]

Paid about $16 for a six pack, no limit.


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[mrduna01]

18 a Sixers here but if you get a bottle at a bar it runs about 7 bucks a bottle.

So many beers... so little time.

 

[davekippen]

Paid $19 out the door for a 6. Love living in Michigan, NO LIMITS on the 'slam!

 

[nickfern]

Place in York, PA is selling it at $6.50 per bottle. That's insane IMO.

 

[nickfern]

Paid $19 out the door for a 6. Love living in Michigan, NO LIMITS on the 'slam!

Well done. I'm getting my hands on some via trade.

 

[jrfehon]

I got a single for $4. Same place had six packs for $22. I get a bottle every year and then wonder why. It's not worth the price IMO. Not to say I don't like it, but I think Two Hearted is a better beer and at half the price.

 

[nickfern]

I got a single for $4. Same place had six packs for $22. I get a bottle every year and then wonder why. It's not worth the price IMO. Not to say I don't like it, but I think Two Hearted is a better beer and at half the price.

This will be my first year trying it. I'm eager to see how it compares to all other IPAs.

 

[Hello]

Paid $19 out the door for a 6. Love living in Michigan, NO LIMITS on the 'slam!

Good. Then send some here. Living 20 minutes from the bottle shops means I was 15 minutes too late.

$18 to $22 here.

 

[chocotaco]

I wish I could try it without the trade hassle... it must be delicious if people will pay so much for it. Sounds like the pricing is right around Sculpin (Ballast Point) pricing here in Southern CA. Expensive, but generally worth it.

My problem is, when Lagunitas Sucks is in season at 12 bucks a 6-pack... how can I entertain the idea of buying something else that is de facto less delicious (since Sucks is a pretty much perfect IPA, hard to beat) and more expensive?

 

[davekippen]

Its one of those things where you always wish it tasted better than it does. I hear that about Pliny and Headdy as well.

To Nickfern, this is a double so it should taste a little different. I actually prefer Hopslam with a little age on it. The honey notes come out much more. Some buds and I went to the brewery the day after it released and had some on tap. Almost too fresh if you can believe that.

 

[jrfehon]

It's worth trying for sure but I think its one of those beers that benefits from the hype. It's too sweet for my pallet and heavy on the more earthy/herbal hop flavors, which I'm not as interested in.

 

[MrNickVT]

Good to know. That's the same pricing for HT. Wow!

Also keep in mind HT is 16oz and not 12. I was just as surprised.

 

[MrNickVT]

Its one of those things where you always wish it tasted better than it does. I hear that about Pliny and Headdy as well.

To Nickfern, this is a double so it should taste a little different. I actually prefer Hopslam with a little age on it. The honey notes come out much more. Some buds and I went to the brewery the day after it released and had some on tap. Almost too fresh if you can believe that.

Hahaha I've never once heard, that someone wished heady tasted better then it did.

 

[nickfern]

Its one of those things where you always wish it tasted better than it does. I hear that about Pliny and Headdy as well.

To Nickfern, this is a double so it should taste a little different. I actually prefer Hopslam with a little age on it. The honey notes come out much more. Some buds and I went to the brewery the day after it released and had some on tap. Almost too fresh if you can believe that.

Do you prefer DFH 120 same year, or aged? Seems like it could have some parallels.

 

[jmp781]

sixers are running $21.99 - $23.99 here, dang

 

[MrNickVT]

I also realized NN comes in 6 packs where HT is a 4 pack!

 

[itsratso]

i think it's a little over $20 a six and one six max. and i get one as often as possible cuz it is damn worth it. just delicious.

 

[raleighwood]

I buy it for $12-14 in Raleigh at Harris Teeter, but thats for a 4pack

 

[Braufessor]

$20 a six for the ones I bought. I just look at it from the point of view that I never hesitate to pay $4 a pint for good beer in a bar..... That is $24 for six (of pints). In that light - it is easily "worth it." It is very good.

 

[nickfern]

I also realized NN comes in 6 packs where HT is a 4 pack!

ZD is a 6 too.

I just feel that there is some price gouging to some extent taking place.

 

[ivegot2legs]

I paid $6 a bottle, limit of two. It was good, not worth it. Had to try it once though.

 

[TheMan]

I dont understand the hype on this one. Its good stuff. But way overpriced. Not worth it at all. I cant blame anyone for wanting to try it though.

I stopped buying it years ago. And still just walk right by it every year without a blink.

Even if it was $10 a sixer, id probably just keep buying anti-hero or daisy cutter anyway...

 

[jhoneycutt]

I wish I could try it without the trade hassle... it must be delicious if people will pay so much for it. Sounds like the pricing is right around Sculpin (Ballast Point) pricing here in Southern CA. Expensive, but generally worth it.

My problem is, when Lagunitas Sucks is in season at 12 bucks a 6-pack... how can I entertain the idea of buying something else that is de facto less delicious (since Sucks is a pretty much perfect IPA, hard to beat) and more expensive?

Haha I'm working on two sixers a piece of each atm. Good stuff.

 

[AZBeerNut]

Atlanta was all over the map. Nobody would release more than a 6er... but prices ranged from 18 to 30 bucks. I traveled around to amass 2 cases worth (and one place gave me the empty case so I have an intact case)...... but it was a PITA.

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[Jwerner23]

I've gotten a couple sixers at $16 here, there is no limit either. I prefer Surly Abrasive tho, but its $16 for a 4 pack of 16oz.

 

[kja]

Just picked up a 6 pack for $20 in SE Florida. 1 sixer limit.