vinist Posted November 22, 2006 Share Posted November 22, 2006 Bell's is a phenomenal brewery. Glad to have them in the area (btw, I work for a retailer that just got some of their stuff in today- PM if interested.) A little bird told me that New Belgium is shooting for distribution in this area within a couple of years. Let's hope it works out! Getting reliable, responsible distribution on a nat'l scale isn't easy and can be full of pitfalls. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alan7147 Posted November 22, 2006 Share Posted November 22, 2006 Bell's is a phenomenal brewery. Glad to have them in the area (btw, I work for a retailer that just got some of their stuff in today- PM if interested.) A little bird told me that New Belgium is shooting for distribution in this area within a couple of years. Let's hope it works out! Getting reliable, responsible distribution on a nat'l scale isn't easy and can be full of pitfalls. I just picked up a bottle of Bells Third Coast Old Ale yesterday at Chevy Chase Wine & Spirits. They also had the Cherry Stout in stock. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
edenman Posted March 21, 2007 Share Posted March 21, 2007 Birreria and Rustico are both pouring Bell's HopSlam on tap. Hopheads: it's a delight, if you haven't had it yet. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eating out Posted April 6, 2007 Share Posted April 6, 2007 Anybody else drinking Two Hearted Ale? I think it's a Bells product. Had it at the Birreria, and also bought it at the liquor store. It's my favorite right now... Darn right tasty and refreshing - with big time hops! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joe Riley Posted April 6, 2007 Share Posted April 6, 2007 Bell's "Oberon" has arrived (early, according to some Michigan-ites) and I had it on draught at Tallula last night (Thanks again, Nathan and Matt!) and it is wonderful! By the way, Bell's is the very first beer company that I've seen who has a "Batch Look Up" on their website. Enter the batch # from the label and it will tell you when it was bottled MORE BREWERIES NEED TO ADOPT THIS PROCEDURE! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
edenman Posted April 7, 2007 Share Posted April 7, 2007 By the way, Bell's is the very first beer company that I've seen who has a "Batch Look Up" on their website. Enter the batch # from the label and it will tell you when it was bottled MORE BREWERIES NEED TO ADOPT THIS PROCEDURE! Hair of the Dog is one other one that I know does this, although it looks like the vintages haven't been updated since 03. And I know some of the other west coast belgian-style producers have batch numbers (Russian River, maybe Port), but not necessarily maintained on their websites. I imagine it's just an effort level that most of them don't have time to maintain, but I too wish it was more prevalent. It's very useful, especially when you're talking about this high-alcohol "will age very well" types. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jpschust Posted April 8, 2007 Share Posted April 8, 2007 Anybody else drinking Two Hearted Ale? I think it's a Bells product. Had it at the Birreria, and also bought it at the liquor store. It's my favorite right now... Darn right tasty and refreshing - with big time hops!On tap right now at The Reef. Drank it today- had it many many times before- love it to death. Their Oberon is the best beer they make, IMHO. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pizzaandbrew Posted April 23, 2007 Share Posted April 23, 2007 Anybody else drinking Two Hearted Ale? I think it's a Bells product. Had it at the Birreria, and also bought it at the liquor store. It's my favorite right now... Darn right tasty and refreshing - with big time hops! We currently are serving 2 Hearted (and yes it is one of Larry Bell's beers) on cask as well as on draft. 2 Hearted 2 Ways!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Roger Troutman Posted May 1, 2007 Share Posted May 1, 2007 Add me to the list of folks who are thankful for the availability and good distribution of the Bell's Brewery products in the D.C. area. I picked up a sixer of their Pale Ale on Sunday and found it to be delicious. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jpschust Posted May 1, 2007 Share Posted May 1, 2007 Add me to the list of folks who are thankful for the availability and good distribution of the Bell's Brewery products in the D.C. area. I picked up a sixer of their Pale Ale on Sunday and found it to be delicious.Next try the Oberon- it's unreal. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Roger Troutman Posted May 3, 2007 Share Posted May 3, 2007 Next try the Oberon- it's unreal. I will give it a shot soon -- I've noticed that Bourbon has it in bottles. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ManekiNeko Posted May 3, 2007 Share Posted May 3, 2007 I will give it a shot soon -- I've noticed that Bourbon has it in bottles. Oberon is their best seller and was pretty much on tap everywhere in Chicago before Bell's pulled out of Illinois. It's probably their most "user-friendly" beer, not that that is a bad thing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jpschust Posted May 3, 2007 Share Posted May 3, 2007 Oberon is their best seller and was pretty much on tap everywhere in Chicago before Bell's pulled out of Illinois. It's probably their most "user-friendly" beer, not that that is a bad thing.And the Reef just got it on tap recently. Beats the pants off alagash any day. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ManekiNeko Posted May 4, 2007 Share Posted May 4, 2007 And the Reef just got it on tap recently. Beats the pants off alagash any day. That I'm in complete disagreement with, but I'm pretty much prejudiced against the American wheat beer style. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alan7147 Posted January 29, 2009 Share Posted January 29, 2009 Hopslam has arrived. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
edenman Posted January 29, 2009 Share Posted January 29, 2009 Hopslam has arrived. And a happy day it is, indeed. ETA: De Dolle Stille Nacht on tap is a wonderful thing. This year it's fermented with apples and weighs in at 12%. Somehow still balanced. Delicious. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bettyjoan Posted January 30, 2009 Share Posted January 30, 2009 Hopslam season is so sad here in Atlanta--it looks like Bell's does not currently distribute to Georgia (no wonder, with all of our ridiculous blue laws). Anyone want to ship me a case? Haha... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pizzaandbrew Posted January 30, 2009 Share Posted January 30, 2009 Hopslam season is so sad here in Atlanta--it looks like Bell's does not currently distribute to Georgia (no wonder, with all of our ridiculous blue laws). Anyone want to ship me a case? Haha... Due to the hop shortage, a usually very limited production was made even slighter this year. I've started stocking the basement now... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joe Riley Posted September 12, 2009 Share Posted September 12, 2009 I could have sworn that there was a dedicated Bell's beer thread here, but.... Anyway, some good news: Bell's Two-Hearted Ale is now available in 5.0-liter mini kegs! I believe that another of their beers is also available in that size, but I'm fixated on Two-Hearted. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
seanvtaylor Posted September 12, 2009 Share Posted September 12, 2009 Bell's Oberon is also available in the 5 L kegs. Apparently, Bell's now has a dedicated kegging line for year-round 5L mini kegs. Great news, great beer. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
leleboo Posted September 13, 2009 Share Posted September 13, 2009 Bell's Oberon is also available in the 5 L kegs. Apparently, Bell's now has a dedicated kegging line for year-round 5L mini kegs. Great news, great beer. We had an Oberon keg at our recent party. Sadly, for the first time ever, we had a small beer crowd. Hub had to kick it himself over the next few days. One of our (long ago) wedding party members, who's finishing grad school in Ann Arbor, saw the pic and commented his approval. I think now I know what part of his wedding gift will be next summer. They do well with their mini-kegs, though. Reasonably priced for high-quality product. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark Slater Posted September 13, 2009 Share Posted September 13, 2009 I could have sworn that there was a dedicated Bell's beer thread here, but.... Anyway, some good news: Bell's Two-Hearted Ale is now available in 5.0-liter mini kegs! I believe that another of their beers is also available in that size, but I'm fixated on Two-Hearted. After (ahem) Miller Lite, Two Hearted IPA is my best selling beer. 20 cases a month. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DameEdna Posted September 13, 2009 Share Posted September 13, 2009 After (ahem) Miller Lite, Two Hearted IPA is my best selling beer. 20 cases a month. When I find a beer list with much in the Miller Lite and Bud Lite neighborhood, the (often afterthought) appearance of the Bell's Two Hearted Ale brightens my day. But the patterns of distribution are puzzling ... Bell's products available in DC and much of Virginia, (and in Pennsylvania), but not in Maryland? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joe Riley Posted September 13, 2009 Share Posted September 13, 2009 When I find a beer list with much in the Miller Lite and Bud Lite neighborhood, the (often afterthought) appearance of the Bell's Two Hearted Ale brightens my day. But the patterns of distribution are puzzling ... Bell's products available in DC and much of Virginia, (and in Pennsylvania), but not in Maryland? Give them time. Maryland isn't as tough a state to do alcohol business in as Virginia or Pennsylvania, but it will get there soon enough. Can't tell you how these decisions are made as to which markets get products ahead of others, there are so many variables, but this also might be a "slow growth" business model. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
xcanuck Posted September 14, 2009 Share Posted September 14, 2009 I'm planning on get a keg or two of Bell's beers for an upcoming party. I know that Arrowine sells it occasionally. Anyone know of any other sources (preferably in DC)? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DanCole42 Posted September 14, 2009 Share Posted September 14, 2009 American Flatbread in Ashburn has had Bell's Best Brown Ale on tap for a while now, as well as bottles of: Bells Amber Ale Bells Two Hearted Ale Bell’s Pale Ale Bell’s Kalamazoo Stout Bell’s Lager of the Lakes Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JPW Posted September 14, 2009 Share Posted September 14, 2009 I'm planning on get a keg or two of Bell's beers for an upcoming party. I know that Arrowine sells it occasionally. Anyone know of any other sources (preferably in DC)? I buy my Bell's at Magruder's on Connecticut in Chevy Chase (DC). Never asked them about kegs though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alan7147 Posted September 14, 2009 Share Posted September 14, 2009 I'm planning on get a keg or two of Bell's beers for an upcoming party. I know that Arrowine sells it occasionally. Anyone know of any other sources (preferably in DC)? I've seen them at Rodman's (the DC one), Chevy Chase Wine, Cleveland Park Wine and The Wine Specialist (though Timmy is gone now so can't vouch for their current quality of selections). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
xcanuck Posted September 14, 2009 Share Posted September 14, 2009 Thanks, Alan and Joe, for the fast response. I'll be putting in an order for some of these. Also anxious to try Bell's Winter Wheat Ale. I'm starting to develop a real liking for these unfiltered wheat beers. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joe Riley Posted September 18, 2009 Share Posted September 18, 2009 I'm planning on get a keg or two of Bell's beers for an upcoming party. I know that Arrowine sells it occasionally. Anyone know of any other sources (preferably in DC)? Call Wagner's at 1717 Wisconsin Avenue (just below the Safeway)and special-order whatever you need. Should only take them a day or two to get it, assuming that they don't have any in stock. Wagner's is D.C.'s busiest keg store, and their keg prices are also the best I've seen here. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rovers2000 Posted November 10, 2009 Share Posted November 10, 2009 Picked up a 6 pack of the Bells Winter White. As someone who is a huge witbier fan, this heartier/nicely spiced version is a refreshing change for the winter months. Actually reminded me a bit of the Troegs Dream Weaver but a bit heavier. I first tried this last year on draft at the Big Hunt but couldn't find it in the area by bottle (sadly, at this point last year, I was unaware of Ace Beverage ), however I have seen it all over this year. Bells continues to amaze me with the quality of their product. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thomsono Posted November 10, 2009 Share Posted November 10, 2009 Just put a keg of their Rye Stout on tap at the bar, pretty tasty stuff. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brr Posted January 13, 2010 Share Posted January 13, 2010 Hopslam has arrived. On tap at The Big Hunt tonight. Vraiment incroyable. Rodmans has 6 packs (19.99) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JBag57 Posted January 13, 2010 Share Posted January 13, 2010 On tap at The Big Hunt tonight. Vraiment incroyable. Rodmans has 6 packs (19.99) Churchkey tweeted that it would be on tap Monday. Probably long gone by now. Maplewood Grill in Vienna is halfway through the half-keg they were allotted after one night. I am sure that others are popping up and going quickly. Virginia distributors for 6 packs will probably not get it out to retail until Thursday or Friday. BTW, I have been in a hop funk for about 6 months, and have been enjoying more stouts and porters, but the HopSlam at Maplewood tonight was sublime. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rappahannock Posted January 13, 2010 Share Posted January 13, 2010 Hopslam is out!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PappyVanWise Posted January 13, 2010 Share Posted January 13, 2010 Thanks for the heads up on the beer thread. I just got back from Arrowine where I picked up a six pack of Hopslam for $22.99. It was the last one in the cooler, but they probably have some more. I think their coolers only go 3 six packs deep. There was also a healthy collection of Black Ops bottles for $25.99 each. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
durwoodx Posted January 13, 2010 Share Posted January 13, 2010 Hopslam is out!!! Oh hecks yeah. Already picked up 2 six packs and am leisurely enjoying my second bottle. This is their second best beer IMHO (right behind Two Hearted and right in front of the wet-hopped Harvest Ale) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bettyjoan Posted January 13, 2010 Share Posted January 13, 2010 Anyone want to send a couple of six-packs to Atlanta? Bell's started distributing here last year, but I can't find ANYONE who's carrying Hopslam. D'oh! Y'all enjoy... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
leleboo Posted January 13, 2010 Share Posted January 13, 2010 Anyone want to send a couple of six-packs to Atlanta? Bell's started distributing here last year, but I can't find ANYONE who's carrying Hopslam. D'oh! Y'all enjoy... I'll be there, but not til March ... if you can wait! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ToothbrushFambly Posted January 14, 2010 Share Posted January 14, 2010 This past weekend, Rustico had Bell's Cherry Stout on (I think) cask. It was listed as a Real Ale. The malt intertwined with the tartness of the cherries very pleasantly. I mean intertwined in a metaphoric sense. Not literally. They may have literally intertwined, but I couldn't see because it was in my mouth. Where it belongs. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rhone1998 Posted January 14, 2010 Share Posted January 14, 2010 This past weekend, Rustico had Bell's Cherry Stout on (I think) cask. It was listed as a Real Ale. The malt intertwined with the tartness of the cherries very pleasantly. I mean intertwined in a metaphoric sense. Not literally. They may have literally intertwined, but I couldn't see because it was in my mouth. Where it belongs. Churchkey has it, too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dcs Posted January 14, 2010 Share Posted January 14, 2010 Bell's Brown Ale is on tap at the Cowboy Cafe; for tonight, at least. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TedE Posted January 19, 2010 Share Posted January 19, 2010 Hopslam is out!!! $23.99/6-pack at WF on P St. $23.99!! I know it's WF mark up, but that is a YoY increase of around 35-40% I believe. Although maybe I'm mistaken: was this sold in 4-packs last year? If so, my outrage is diminished slightly. Sorry, Bell's, not worth it. HopSlam is a great beer, but it's not $10+ greater or more distinguishable than any number of other IIPAs and hop monsters out there. Would have been better marketed as a bomber, but I know that's not how they roll. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cjsadler Posted January 20, 2010 Share Posted January 20, 2010 $23.99/6-pack at WF on P St. $23.99!! I know it's WF mark up, but that is a YoY increase of around 35-40% I believe. Although maybe I'm mistaken: was this sold in 4-packs last year? If so, my outrage is diminished slightly. Sorry, Bell's, not worth it. HopSlam is a great beer, but it's not $10+ greater or more distinguishable than any number of other IIPAs and hop monsters out there. Would have been better marketed as a bomber, but I know that's not how they roll. No, you're right, it's about a 40% increase, as I seem to remember getting it for about $16 a six-pack last year. Is this the hop shortage kicking in? Or just the increased hype about this beer? I did pick up one six-pack, and I do think this year's HopSlam is the best yet, but at $11.99 a six-pack (which is what I found it for at Whole Foods on P Street tonight), I think the also just released Troegs' Nugget Nectar is a much better buy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave Pressley Posted January 20, 2010 Share Posted January 20, 2010 Troegs' Nugget Nectar is a much better buy. Now on our beer list...as of yesterday. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TedE Posted January 20, 2010 Share Posted January 20, 2010 No, you're right, it's about a 40% increase, as I seem to remember getting it for about $16 a six-pack last year. Is this the hop shortage kicking in? Or just the increased hype about this beer? I did pick up one six-pack, and I do think this year's HopSlam is the best yet, but at $11.99 a six-pack (which is what I found it for at Whole Foods on P Street tonight), I think the also just released Troegs' Nugget Nectar is a much better buy. I would have accepted the hop shortage excuse if there were increases across the board. Did we see Stone Ruination prices skyrocket? Victory Hop Wallop? Nope. Both of those are of comparable quality. Bell's might be shooting themselves in the foot here, but depending on the production run they'll probably sell out anyway, just might take a little longer (I think HopSlam lasted all of a week in the area last year) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark Slater Posted January 20, 2010 Share Posted January 20, 2010 Two Hearted @ Ray's $4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rovers2000 Posted January 20, 2010 Share Posted January 20, 2010 I had Hopslam (served in a sniffer) on tap at Boulevard Woodgrill in Clarendon. 8 bucks. It was delicious, but I would agree with Chris above, I don't know if its THAT much better than Troegs Nuggest Nectar. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rhone1998 Posted January 20, 2010 Share Posted January 20, 2010 I had Hopslam (served in a sniffer) on tap at Boulevard Woodgrill in Clarendon. 8 bucks. It was delicious, but I would agree with Chris above, I don't know if its THAT much better than Troegs Nuggest Nectar. While they have it on draft, you can a glass of Hopslam for $4 at the new Bistro La Bonne on U Street during their happy hour (5-7, I think). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
durwoodx Posted January 21, 2010 Share Posted January 21, 2010 Am I the only one who doesn't dig Nugget Nectar? Honestly I like Hopslam about 14 times more, so paying twice as much seems like a deal to me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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