Bell’s HopSlam 2018 Release Details

(Comstock, MI) – Arguably one of Bell’s most iconic and famous beers returns this month. We’re talking about none other than the strong and flavorful Bell’s HopSlam. For the past 14 years, folks have snagged this beer up as soon as it comes out every winter with great fanfare. Bell’s has shared when and where this beer will be landing, so take note.

A New Year means new batches of Hopslam!

Our Double IPA will start shipping in waves beginning the week of Jan. 2, first in Michigan then to other states over the next few weeks.

It will be available on draught, in 12 oz. cans packaged in 6-packs and in mini-kegs (limited).

Hopslam cans will start shipping this week (Jan. 2) to counties in lower Michigan (Barry, Berrien, Branch, Calhoun, Cass, Clare, Clinton, Gratiot, Ingham, Ionia, Isabella, Jackson, Kalamazoo, Kent, Lake, Lenawee, Livingston, Macomb, Manistee, Mason, Mecosta, Monroe, Montcalm, Muskegon, Newaygo, Oakland, Oceana, Osceola, Ottawa, St. Joseph, Shiawassee, Van Buren, Washtenaw and Wayne).

Below, you will find shipping information about the rest of our distribution footprint. Please keep in mind that there could be delays and that the beer may still have to travel to our distributors’ warehouses first.

READ: TASTING NOTES ON A BELL’S EXPEDITION VERTICAL

Our best advice is to reach out to your local retailer, bar and/or restaurant first. They will have the most up-to-date information about their specific deliveries and/or availability. Please also keep in mind that it may take some time before that info is available. Be patient and keep an eye on social media for additional details. Untappd is also a good resource.

Week of Jan. 8: Remaining counties in Michigan (including the U.P.), Illinois, Indiana, Kentucky, Ohio, Wisconsin and West Virginia

Week of Jan. 15: Alabama, Arizona, Arkansas, Southern California, Delaware, Florida, Georgia, Iowa, Kansas, Louisiana, Maryland, Minnesota, Missouri, Mississippi, Nebraska, New York, New Mexico, North Carolina, North Dakota, Pennsylvania, South Carolina, South Dakota, Tennessee, Texas and Virginia

ABOUT BELL’S BREWERY, INC.

Bell’s Brewery, Inc. began in 1985 with a quest for better beer and a 15 gallon soup kettle. Since then, we’ve grown into a regional craft brewery that employs more than 500 people over a 31 state area, in addition to Puerto Rico and Washington DC. The dedication to brewing flavorful, unfiltered, quality craft beers that started in 1985 is still with us today. We currently brew over 20 beers for distribution as well as many other small batch beers that are served at our pub in Kalamazoo, the Eccentric Cafe. Our ongoing goal is to brew thoughtfully, creatively and artistically. 100% family-owned and independent, we strive to bring an authentic and pleasant experience to all of our customers through our unique ales and lagers. For more information, please visit bellsbeer.com.

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