Drake's Hopocalypse

Just picked up my first bottle of this years Drake's Hopocalypse at a Bevmo in NorCal. By far it is one of my favorite double IPAs and just wondering how far Drake's distribution goes away from the Bay area? For those that have never had it, I would argue that it tastes like a cross between Lagunitas Sucks and SN Hoptimum. My new favorite! Anyone else grabbed it this year? How does the Black Label version taste in comparison?

black label is my favorite triple ipa.

this batch of regualr hopacolypse is pretty steller tho

they dont distro too far, but it does make it south

I much prefer regular, green label Hopacalypse to the black label version. Both are stellar versions, but like a slower death by hops.

I've seen the non-black label in SD (last year.)
I assume it'll make it down at some point.

The white label is my favorite beer by Drake's. Had it side-by-side with black label last Friday and it is awesome this year.

there are no black label sales outside of the brewery release, yeah?

Black Label was a brewery only release a couple of weeks ago - i was able to get a couple

I had to pick between that and Beer Rev's anniversary... :/

From what I've heard from almost everyone, you made the right choice. (I haven't had black label but have heard almost exclusively bad things.)

Some places have it on tap, by that's it as far as I know

Black Label....awesome!

Wish I had more.

It hit SoCal earlier this week

Got a couple white labels at the release party a few weeks ago. Without a doubt my favorite Drakes beer to date. I haven't had the black though.

Black is the shit but almost impossible to find. Bottles sell out within hours of release and I don't believe they distribute bottles. Though if anyone gets it it would be Beer Revo.

I have 4 bottles of white label sitting in my fridge right now. Got tons of access to it. (look at my name for where im located.)

Bevmo ? Which one ?

you can find it all over in my area of los angeles just hit earlier this week

OP said Nocal and I'm in SAC but I'll probably venture out this weekend.

Walnut Creek Whole Foods has a handful of them but that's hefty gas consumption for the grog. Whole Foods seems to always be a good bet but depends on the Beer Guy's ordering.

Even in SAC WF is a bit of a hike for me.Maybe I'm just a bit lazy.But the more I hear maybe a trip to Davis would be better for me.

Got mine at Whole Foods in Redwood City. It drank like a mixture between Pliny and Sucks. So good.

It hit Bevmos in SoCal on Friday.

I had one last night. Smelled great, tasted great, but what a buzz. Drake's is a solid brewery.

i bought some at the bevmo natomas today. looked like they had about a case left.

i didn't see any at the beer shoppe yesterday but i didn't look very hard.

Black Label is awesome.

We had more black label tonight. Cold, it's damn boozy. As it warms up, it becomes a lot smoother but the hop profile is spicy and not my cup of tea.

Still prefer the white label.

I liked it better than Younger, I know different hop profiles.

So much this. I wish I didn't have so much beer already, or I'd buy a growler / case of White Label.

WTH.You're killing me.Really?

yes. if i see any at the beer shoppe or nugget in davis i can let you know if you want

On tap @ St. Johns in Sunnyvale. Awesome with one of their burgers.

Any reason to think we might get some in Redding? BevMo? I'm thinking not...

White Label >>>>>> Black Label........easily!

OK So I go to "MY" Bevmo and did find Hopocalypse.I got the last 2 AND now I found some Palate Wrecker dated 1/28 !

Made it's appearance at WF's yesterday. Got a few bottles of this hoplicious delight. Hope it'll show up at some of my local stores. Still haven't seen this on tap anywhere in OC area.

Struggling with this one. LOVED Aroma Coma. But am finding this one too sweet and malty.

My buddy just had some on tap and loved it, I am now going to try to get a bottle and surprise him at home. What's the price of the bomber in Sac?

it was 7 at bevmo in natomas, i think it's gone though

Did they only do one bottling run of this? If so, these might be starting to fade already.

#beertickerproblems