So, given my location to Kalamazoo, MI where bells is brewed, it's pretty easy to find here. I've had most all of them in my past 6 years in Michigan.
Great beers all around. The only ones I have been opposed to are the Christmas Ale and the Cherry Stout. The Christmas Ale is kinda null and void; I am biased and will admit it. I really only like GLBC Christmas Ale and find all others non-acceptable. Not that all others are bad, they just are not GLBC's.
The Cherry Stout I had probably 15 years ago given to me by a friend from Kalamazoo who swore by it. At the time I did not like stouts in general. This was no different. Now I do like stouts and probably ought to give it another try. However, the memory of the extreme bitterness from 15 years ago just puts me off. The next time I am in a store that sells it, I will have to get some so I can more seriously evaluate it.
About the hopslam, I absolutely adore crazy hoppy beers. My favorite of all time is
Detriot Hip Hops from the Black Lotus Brewing Company. Small, local brewery in Clawson, Mi. It's got mixed reviews on beer advocate, but personally I am quite fond of it.
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absolutely love your massive collection of beer pictures by the way.
