bonaire Posted February 4, 2009 Share Posted February 4, 2009 Hi all -- I need some expert advice. I don't drink beer, but need to spend about $40-50 buying someone some beer. I was thinking of trying to get him a mix of brands. He likes really hoppy beer. Does anyone have some suggestions for some brands to look for? I'm looking for some types that maybe aren't that easy to get or are kind of unusual -- he's made his way through most of the traditional hoppy brands. Thanks so much! Anne Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alan7147 Posted February 4, 2009 Share Posted February 4, 2009 Hi all -- I need some expert advice. I don't drink beer, but need to spend about $40-50 buying someone some beer. I was thinking of trying to get him a mix of brands. He likes really hoppy beer. Does anyone have some suggestions for some brands to look for? I'm looking for some types that maybe aren't that easy to get or are kind of unusual -- he's made his way through most of the traditional hoppy brands.Thanks so much! Anne Good time to be asking as one of my favorite beers has just become available albeit for a very short time. Bell's Hopslam which retails for around $15.00 a six-pack. You can find it at Rodman's on Wisconsin in Chevy Chase and other fine retailers around the city. Other favorite hoppy beers available around here include: Double or Imperial IPA's 1) Weyerbacher Double Simcoe 2) Avery Maharaja (I have only seen it in 22oz bomber bottles) 3) Moylan's Moylander (22oz bottles) 4) Lagunitas Maximus 5) Lagunitas Hop Stoopid (might be available in DC although I have only seen it in bottles in Baltimore) 6) Stone Ruination IPA Standard (more restrained) IPA's 1) Bell's Two-Hearted Ale 2) Green Flash West Coast IPA 3) Dogfish Head 60 Minute 4) Goose Island IPA (not normally available here, but Rodman's has it in stock since the it is a Chicago beer) 5) Bear Republic Racer 5 IPA Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cjsadler Posted February 4, 2009 Share Posted February 4, 2009 2) Avery Maharaja (I have only seen it in 22oz bomber bottles) Where have you found Maharaja around here? I've found other Avery bombers, but not that. Thanks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alan7147 Posted February 4, 2009 Share Posted February 4, 2009 Where have you found Maharaja around here? I've found other Avery bombers, but not that. Thanks. Dave had a bunch at Rodman's, but I think he is sold out. I think Tim still has some over at the Wine Specialist. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bonaire Posted February 4, 2009 Author Share Posted February 4, 2009 Good time to be asking as one of my favorite beers has just become available albeit for a very short time. Bell's Hopslam which retails for around $15.00 a six-pack. You can find it at Rodman's on Wisconsin in Chevy Chase and other fine retailers around the city. Other favorite hoppy beers available around here include: Double or Imperial IPA's 1) Weyerbacher Double Simcoe 2) Avery Maharaja (I have only seen it in 22oz bomber bottles) 3) Moylan's Moylander (22oz bottles) 4) Lagunitas Maximus 5) Lagunitas Hop Stoopid (might be available in DC although I have only seen it in bottles in Baltimore) 6) Stone Ruination IPA Standard (more restrained) IPA's 1) Bell's Two-Hearted Ale 2) Green Flash West Coast IPA 3) Dogfish Head 60 Minute 4) Goose Island IPA (not normally available here, but Rodman's has it in stock since the it is a Chicago beer) 5) Bear Republic Racer 5 IPA This is a fantastic list, thanks so much! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cjsadler Posted February 4, 2009 Share Posted February 4, 2009 This is a fantastic list, thanks so much! I'd add Tröegs Nugget Nectar, which was just released, to the list. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TedE Posted February 4, 2009 Share Posted February 4, 2009 Is the giftee from the DC area? To the list already submitted I'd add: Clay Pipe Brewing: Hopocalypse (seen recently at the P St Whole Foods) DFH: 120 Minute (well beyond your regular ol' Imperial IPA) Three Floyds: Dreadnaught (not distributed in our market any more, but I've heard tales of shops that are still able to get it; worth seeking out) Bell's: Hopslam (just showed up over the weekend and will probably be gone before long; small production this year) Edit to add Victory's Hop Devil, one of my favorite "every day" IPAs. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alan7147 Posted February 4, 2009 Share Posted February 4, 2009 Is the giftee from the DC area? To the list already submitted I'd add:Clay Pipe Brewing: Hopocalypse (seen recently at the P St Whole Foods) DFH: 120 Minute (well beyond your regular ol' Imperial IPA) Three Floyds: Dreadnaught (not distributed in our market any more, but I've heard tales of shops that are still able to get it; worth seeking out) Bell's: Hopslam (just showed up over the weekend and will probably be gone before long; small production this year) Edit to add Victory's Hop Devil, one of my favorite "every day" IPAs. Dreadnaught is awesome although not seen at any retailers. Birreria Paradiso has had it on occassion when Greg U-hauls it back from Indiana. His roomate Tim is the beer buyer at Wine Specialist and has had 3F beers in the past (Alpha King, Gumballhead, Pride and Joy and Alpha Klaus), but no Dreadnaught. P.S.- Port Brewing Hop-15 is not available locally, but if you ever see it while on the west coast, grab it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TedE Posted February 4, 2009 Share Posted February 4, 2009 Dreadnaught is awesome although not seen at any retailers. Birreria Paradiso has had it on occassion when Greg U-hauls it back from Indiana. His roomate Tim is the beer buyer at Wine Specialist and has had 3F beers in the past (Alpha King, Gumballhead, Pride and Joy and Alpha Klaus), but no Dreadnaught.P.S.- Port Brewing Hop-15 is not available locally, but if you ever see it while on the west coast, grab it. I've been told by a reliable source that it has been seen at retail in Baltimore recently. Whether that was old stock from last year or not is unknown. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TedE Posted February 5, 2009 Share Posted February 5, 2009 Whatever you choose, I would not recommend my choice tonight: Arcadia's Hopmouth Double IPA. It's simply not balanced. The bitterness is an overpowering high note (low note?) over an otherwise decent pale ale. I suspect the brewers just took their existing ale recipe and tripled the hops in the hope of producing a good IIPA. It didn't work. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
u-bet! Posted February 7, 2009 Share Posted February 7, 2009 Victory (Downington, PA) Hop Wallop is available (through February) at the Total Wine & More in Landmark Plaza in Alexandria. The bottom of the carton says: "...a silky malt base supports the profound hop character of melon, mint, and pine, adding complexity. 8.5% a.b.v." I'm drinking one right now, and I agree with the bottom of the carton. Clipper City (Baltimore, MD) Loose Cannon Hop3 Ale may also be found there, and will also fill the bill. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
edenman Posted February 7, 2009 Share Posted February 7, 2009 I've been told by a reliable source that it has been seen at retail in Baltimore recently. Whether that was old stock from last year or not is unknown. Hop-15 definitely sighted in Philly at Monk's (which in theory means it might've made it to Max's or someplace else in B-more). But that didn't stop me from bringing back a bottle from my Cali trip a couple weeks ago. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TedE Posted February 9, 2009 Share Posted February 9, 2009 Hop-15 definitely sighted in Philly at Monk's (which in theory means it might've made it to Max's or someplace else in B-more). But that didn't stop me from bringing back a bottle from my Cali trip a couple weeks ago. Oh, sorry, I was talking Dreadnaught. I've never seen Hop-15 in the DC metro area. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JPW Posted February 9, 2009 Share Posted February 9, 2009 Bell's: Hopslam (just showed up over the weekend and will probably be gone before long; small production this year)Found in Magruder's, Chevy Chase Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
deangold Posted February 10, 2009 Share Posted February 10, 2009 It is not as exotic as some, but the Brutal Bitter from Rogue is a lovely thing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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