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RATINGS: 2323   WEIGHTED AVG: 4.21   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.


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4.6
   AROMA 9/10   APPEARANCE 5/5   TASTE 9/10   PALATE 5/5   OVERALL 18/20
AGAquino (654) - San Juan, PUERTO RICO - APR 13, 2013
12oz bottle courtesy of Reiss. Aroma is like grapefruit juice; flavour is nicely balanced hop bitters with sweet malts. Strong warming alcohol.

4.4
   AROMA 8/10   APPEARANCE 4/5   TASTE 9/10   PALATE 4/5   OVERALL 19/20
Mtevebaugh (1) - Denver, Colorado, USA - APR 9, 2013 does not count
Excellent aroma and balanced taste. Minimal syrupy taste. Hard to find but worth it every time. ---Rated via Beer Buddy for iPhone

4.5
   AROMA 9/10   APPEARANCE 4/5   TASTE 9/10   PALATE 4/5   OVERALL 19/20
RespertFTW (112) - - APR 7, 2013
UPDATED: MAY 14, 2013 Bottle. My favorite IPA to date. Nice citrus grapefruit hop aroma. Beautiful color. A nice balance of carbonation and smoothness. Heavy grapefruit flavor and finishes with a touch of sweet.

4
   AROMA 8/10   APPEARANCE 4/5   TASTE 8/10   PALATE 4/5   OVERALL 16/20
neuromatt (858) - Toronto, Ontario, CANADA - APR 6, 2013
12 oz bottle courtesy of Dan, served in a snifter. Pours hazy amber with a small, off-white head that fades to a thin remnant and leaves a trace of lace. The nose has big notes of resin, citrus and tropical fruit, along with caramel malts. The flavour is well balanced between resinous, piney bitter and medium caramel sweetness. The finish is long and delicate spicy, piney bitter with balancing malt notes. On the palate it is medium in body with a milky texture and soft carbonation. Overall, this is a great double IPA with a nice balance. 2013-04-06

4.2
   AROMA 9/10   APPEARANCE 4/5   TASTE 8/10   PALATE 4/5   OVERALL 17/20
BSchnab (37) - Lakeland, Florida, USA - APR 5, 2013
Very good over all. Had a strong citrus smell. taste is citrus grapefruit.

3.8
   AROMA 8/10   APPEARANCE 4/5   TASTE 7/10   PALATE 4/5   OVERALL 15/20
CpyNPrnT (42) - Indiana, USA - APR 3, 2013
Good beer. Not the best DIPA. since it is readily available when it comes out in the spring, something worth buying. Three Floyd’s DIPA are much more well rounded. Tastes like...hops!

4
   AROMA 7/10   APPEARANCE 5/5   TASTE 7/10   PALATE 5/5   OVERALL 16/20
Hartung32 (97) - Indiana, USA - APR 3, 2013
Really good DIPA. Used to think it was the best; then I had many more DIPAs. It's hoppiness isn't as refined or well rounded as many others. The honey however really does help it end on a great, sweet note. ---Rated via Beer Buddy for iPhone

3.4
   AROMA 7/10   APPEARANCE 4/5   TASTE 6/10   PALATE 3/5   OVERALL 14/20
Awktoberfest (92) - Davenport, Iowa, USA - APR 2, 2013
Leads off with a great aroma...the taste though I’m just not a fan of... Which is maybe my problem with most double iPas, flavors are muted more than anything...good yes... And maybe for the style great...but I still like a double with killer aroma and unmuted smooth hop taste...thats something the ’slam doesnt have.. its an assult with a sweet lingering bitterness... an above avg double easily...thanks cheesymax! ---Rated via Beer Buddy for iPhone

4.8
   AROMA 9/10   APPEARANCE 5/5   TASTE 10/10   PALATE 5/5   OVERALL 19/20
EricTeusink (103) - Atlanta, Georgia, USA - APR 2, 2013
In 1988, Public Enemy told us "Don’t Believe The Hype." In 2013, I am unequivocally stating that the hype is deserved. Hopslam has become to the beer scene what Vampire Weekend is to the music scene, a damn good product which invites backlash because of its incredible popularity. This beer pours a slightly hazy gold. Hopslam has all the hopiness of a great DIPA, but some how manages to perfectly round off the edge. Fair warning, after exhausting my initial supply, I found some available 10 weeks after the release, like glory, the flavor faded a bit. I would recommend drinking within a few weeks of release for optimum enjoyment. Bottle - Sherlock’s Wine Merchant - Decatur, GA

4.8
   AROMA 9/10   APPEARANCE 5/5   TASTE 10/10   PALATE 5/5   OVERALL 19/20
mko979 (2) - Palm Bay, Florida, USA - APR 1, 2013 does not count
Batch: 1/15/13 Appearances is filtered gorgeous dark orange color with tight offwhite head. Bubbles really streaming off the bottom. Nice lacing with alcohol legs sticking to the side of the glass.Smells like overripened sweet citrus fruit. However, not as powerful as I thought it was going to be. Taste is unique in that while you dont get overly bitter hops, you do get a nice bitter hop flavor up front balanced by the subtle malt bill in the middle and ending with a sweet bitterness that’s not to dry but dry enough to make you want another sip. Mouthfeel is medium with good amount of sweet stickiness. Overall, one of the best DIPA?s Ive ever had and I noticed it gets sweeter and tastes better as it warms.


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