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RATINGS: 1817   WEIGHTED AVG: 4.2   IBU: 70   EST. CALORIES: 300   ABV: 10%
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Starting with six different hop varietals added to the brew kettle & culminating with a massive dry-hop addition of Simcoe hops, Bell’s Hopslam Ale possesses the most complex hopping schedule in the Bell’s repetoire. Selected specifically because of their aromatic qualities, these Pacific Northwest varieties contribute a pungent blend of grapefruit, stone fruit, and floral notes. A generous malt bill and a solid dollop of honey provide just enough body to keep the balance in check, resulting in a remarkably drinkable rendition of the Double India Pale Ale style.

4.7
   AROMA 8/10   APPEARANCE 5/5   TASTE 10/10   PALATE 5/5   OVERALL 19/20
dabubbleboy (72) - Virginia, USA - APR 15, 2011
This is the best IPA I have had. Intense level of hops done beautifully. WBA.

2.7
   AROMA 5/10   APPEARANCE 4/5   TASTE 4/10   PALATE 3/5   OVERALL 11/20
S1ckboy (27) - - APR 15, 2011
UPDATED: APR 17, 2011 Good lord. Nothing but bitter hoppiness. Feels like I’m drinking a pine cone.

4.8
   AROMA 9/10   APPEARANCE 4/5   TASTE 10/10   PALATE 5/5   OVERALL 20/20
jmagnus87 (520) - Carbondale, Illinois, USA - APR 12, 2011
12oz bottle from Pick’s Liquors poured into a snifter. Nice smell of fresh hops. Amber color with an off-white head that dissipates quickly. Slightly sweet aftertaste from the honey but what a great lasting bitterness! I can still taste it thirty seconds later as I’m writing this. Medium bodied, slightly above average carbonation. Very long bitter finish! Overall an A+ beer. I just wish it wasn’t $16 for a six pack and we could get more than one case at my store!

4.7
   AROMA 9/10   APPEARANCE 5/5   TASTE 10/10   PALATE 5/5   OVERALL 18/20
basspro76 (423) - New York, USA - APR 10, 2011
What a beer! Pours a copper, amber color with a nice mellow head. Lots of hops on the aroma, tons of citrus undertones. Taste is more of the same: sweetness, bitterness and hoppiness.

3.5
   AROMA 8/10   APPEARANCE 4/5   TASTE 6/10   PALATE 4/5   OVERALL 13/20
maley1 (207) - calgary, Alberta, CANADA - APR 10, 2011
amber pour with small head. Aroma of pine and grapefruit. Taste is very crisp grapefruit with a touch of honey. Hopslam is right as this beer has a long bitter finish that is a bit too much. Not bad.

4
   AROMA 10/10   APPEARANCE 4/5   TASTE 7/10   PALATE 3/5   OVERALL 16/20
peteysmu (60) - USA - APR 10, 2011
This beer has a lot of hops and has a distinct, unique malty taste.

4.8
   AROMA 8/10   APPEARANCE 5/5   TASTE 10/10   PALATE 5/5   OVERALL 20/20
DennisG (5) - - APR 7, 2011 does not count
Ok, this is my first ever post/rating so bear with me as I know I will improve as time goes on. This was first of many beers I had to try and I must say I started out a very high note. I was hoppy as expected, yet very smooth goingh down with a very nice finish. I plan to get more of these to keep around the house.

4
   AROMA 8/10   APPEARANCE 4/5   TASTE 8/10   PALATE 4/5   OVERALL 16/20
Lubiere (6707) - Ottawa, Ontario, CANADA - APR 7, 2011
A golden amber DIPA with a thick light moka head. Loads of citrusy hops come through in first whiff, followed by tangerine pulp, lightly sweet, resinous and pungeant. In mouth, a nice meaty malt with loads of pinhey hops well balanced with the biscuitty malts, sweet and hoppy, quite nice. Goes well with an old gouda. Bottle via Sammy...


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