tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5739744319331098388.post7244944450224800565..comments2023-10-23T16:33:34.837-04:00Comments on The Masticating Monkey: St. Paddy's Day IPA Roundup: Bell's Hopslam, Brooklyn Blast!, Smuttynose Noonan Black IPA, and Victory DirtWolfMasticating Monkeyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00586980632713973459noreply@blogger.comBlogger2125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5739744319331098388.post-52356115990567032062014-03-30T13:14:56.917-04:002014-03-30T13:14:56.917-04:00I can't believe I forgot to mention the cost o...I can't believe I forgot to mention the cost of Hopslam--I believe it was $18.99 at Oliver's for a six pack, though I also saw it at Trader Joe's for $17.99. I'd say it's maybe worth trying at that cost, especially in my case where I hadn't had it in years, but you're right about others providing more bang for the buck. Plus one like DirtWolf is more drinkable and really does provide all the west coast IPA elements one could really be hoping for.Masticating Monkeyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00586980632713973459noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5739744319331098388.post-29847820427015506922014-03-29T13:26:43.503-04:002014-03-29T13:26:43.503-04:00Monkey, you speak my mind. I feel exactly the same...Monkey, you speak my mind. I feel exactly the same as you about each of the beers, though I'll add that Hopslam is quite a bit more expensive and rare than the others and I don't think it's worth the upcharge. I too discovered the Dirt Wolf at Healthy Living and as it happens was just on my way to pick up a 4 pack as I read this.Burnt My Fingershttp://www.burntmyfingers.comnoreply@blogger.com