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Bells Hopslam

Bells Hopslam - Imperial/Double IPA

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100
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Brewed by Bells Brewery
Style: Imperial/Double IPA

Kalamazoo, Michigan USA

bottled
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on tap
common

Broad Distribution
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 Ratings  Average  Score  ABV  Style Pctl  Serve in 
12264.16/5.04.16/5.010%99.4Snifter, Tulip
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Commercial Description:
A biting, bitter, tongue bruiser of an ale. With a name like Hopslam, what did you expect? O.G.: 1.095 IBUs: 70
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AudaciousHop (1), , Alabama, USA
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4.9 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
10/105/59/105/520/20
Feb 8, 2009  
Pungent and refreshing aroma, with the over the top hop flavor we crave, a crystal sunset color, and completely satisfying finish on the palate. Hop lovers in our region count the days for this seasonal, and no other hop beer comes close. If you don’t like hops, rating this beer is meaningless. IPA’s are in a class of their own. But, if you love the Imperial IPA range of beers-- HOPSLAM is the final answer to your inner hop yearning!


 mspindler (301), Alta Loma, California, USA
3.1 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
8/104/56/102/511/20
Feb 8, 2009  
Bottle. Pours a hazy golden orange with a small white head. Aroma is grapefruit, lemon peel, and pine. Flavor is honey and lots of hop bitterness. This may be an old bottle because the hops don’t taste particularly fresh. This just seems like it’s missing something to me. Mouthfeel is kind of disappointing as well, it just feels thick and clumsy and not at all refreshing. This one’s kind of a bummer.


 badlizard (2324), Berkeley, California, USA
4 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
8/104/58/104/516/20
Feb 7, 2009  
Bottle from Lonetree. Clear orange with a fizzy white head. Grapefruit caramel and toffee aroma and taste with some nice sticky citrus notes to the finish. Great brew.


 Vas19 (292), Maryland, USA
4.3 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
10/104/58/104/517/20
Feb 5, 2009    Updated: Feb 6, 2009
Pours amber with white head. Aroma is ridiculous hoppy strawberries. Amazing. Flavor is more delicious hops and strawberries with a sweet sugary component and a bitter but clean finish. Dry but delicious. Hop head delight.


 bhensonb (4180), Woodland, California, USA
4.1 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
7/104/58/105/517/20
Feb 5, 2009  
Bottle from Archer Liquor. Batch 8907. Copper amber color with a frothy off-white head. Genuine cat piss aroma. Well, could be grapefruit. Medium body with creamy carbonation and hop burn. The oil is strong. Theres a lot of floral/citrus over some caramel. Honey? This is really super stuff. Finishes floral, mildly bitter and incredibly incredible.


CptGreencoat (68), Kettering, Ohio, USA
4.7 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
10/104/59/105/519/20
Feb 5, 2009  
What a piece of art. Pours to a partially cloudy, mid-toned amber with a lasting, beige head. The nose is an intoxicating (no pun intended) medley of bright hops, spring flowers and a little citrus. Upon tasting, you’re hit with hops and honey. The bitterness sets in for just a second, then thick honey takes over putting the hops in the back seat. After a while of drinking, you can feel the back of your tongue giving a standing ovation to performance of this perfectly balanced beer. Amazing.


 laguerita (111), Chicago, Illinois, USA
4.2 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
8/105/58/104/517/20
Feb 4, 2009    Updated: Feb 5, 2009
orange pour with minimal head. lots of citrus in the nose and up front and good gravy is this one full of hops.. Finish is bitter and surprisingly clean. YUM!


PolakPorter (82), Chicago, Illinois, USA
4.7 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
10/104/59/104/520/20
Feb 4, 2009  
World’s best IPA? I’ll need another Dreadnaught before determining that one. Anyways, this one’s all intensely crisp citrus and grapefruit. Follows through with a pleasant, lingering sweetness. Oh so balanced all the way through. I am enjoying the hell out of these while they’re still nice and fresh. Phenomenal.



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