Bell's Hopslam bottles spotted in Sarasota

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If you're a fan of hops, you need to try Bell's Hopslam. Kegs of my No. 1 beer have been popping up in local craft beer bars for a few days, but bottles hadn't arrived.

Until now.

Here's where people have reported seeing it:

• Clueless Brewer reports on Twitter that Total Wine in Sarasota has Hopslam six-packs for $19.99. There's a limit of one six-pack per person, per day.

• Brian Chrisman reports on Facebook that the ABC on Bee Ridge road at Tuttle Avenue also has it in bottles. I just called them and confirmed this. There's no limit, the employee told me.

• Tod Abrahamson reports on Twitter that Whole Foods has it for $16.99 per six. I just spoke with David at Whole Foods and he said while there isn't a strict limit, he's not sure what management would think if you tried to buy the entire stock.

UPDATE: Earl reports in the comments below that ABC is sold out and Whole Foods has one case left as of Friday afternoon.

Spot Hopslam around town? Please use the comment section below to report where you've seen it.

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Alan Shaw

Alan Shaw has been a fan of craft beer for more than a decade. He is partial to hops and has been an editor at the Herald-Tribune since 1997. He can be reached at (941) 361-4914, by email or mail at 1741 Main St., Sarasota, FL 34236. Follow him at @alancshaw on Twitter and on Facebook.
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Earl
Friday, February 10, 2012 at 1:47 pm

Availability update:

ABC on Bee Ridge is sold out and will not be getting any more.

Whole Foods has exactly one case left as on 1PM Friday the 10th.

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Earl
Friday, February 10, 2012 at 1:54 pm

Incidentally - Whole Foods would have in fact sold me the entire stock. I was tempted to do so but left the one case for some other lucky beer lover.

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Alan Shaw
Friday, February 10, 2012 at 2:03 pm

Thanks for the updates, Earl! Glad I picked up a six-pack last night.