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RATINGS: 1816   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.

4.8
   AROMA 10/10   APPEARANCE 4/5   TASTE 10/10   PALATE 5/5   OVERALL 19/20
jabo134 (12) - Illinois, USA - JAN 31, 2012
Last year I try this beer for the fist time. I had it on tap at a local bar. It must of been old or mistreated because it tasted like grapefruit juice. I thought I would give it another try and am I glad I did. One of the best IPA’s I ever had. I would never guess it was 10% ABV, it goes down so smooth. Love this beer!

5
   AROMA 10/10   APPEARANCE 5/5   TASTE 10/10   PALATE 5/5   OVERALL 20/20
MiamiRedhawk (11) - Downers Grove, Illinois, USA - JAN 31, 2012
Best beer, hands downt that i have had this year, i like double jack from firestone, but i love this, great hoppiness, great color almost like a golden color, nice head poured out of the tap.

4.6
   AROMA 9/10   APPEARANCE 5/5   TASTE 9/10   PALATE 5/5   OVERALL 18/20
moefriedman (18) - Illinois, USA - JAN 31, 2012
Picked up a sixer(pricey at $16.99). Fantastic IPA that’s got great balance of citrus,hops, and that hint of honey. You’d never know it’s 10% either.

4.1
   AROMA 8/10   APPEARANCE 4/5   TASTE 8/10   PALATE 4/5   OVERALL 17/20
hamilton23 (414) - Alpine, California, USA - JAN 30, 2012
Pours golden with a bit of white head. Aroma is grapefruit, some floral aromatics and just a hint of peaches. Taste is big on grapefruit and just a bit of honey. This beer is quite similar to Alpine Expo, which I also love. Good stuff. I would like this even more during the summer on a really hot day.

4.2
   AROMA 8/10   APPEARANCE 5/5   TASTE 7/10   PALATE 4/5   OVERALL 18/20
DeputyAndy (384) - Ambler, Pennsylvania, USA - JAN 30, 2012
Bottle courtesy of Pat. Pours a nice amber color with a very thin head. This is a 2011 version i’m pretty sure. Smell is a nice pine aroma. Taste is sort of flat, but sweet. The hops hit a nice mix of sweet, citrusy, and piney without sticky too heavily to the tongue. Finishes very nice and is incredibly easy to drink despite it’s it’s alcohol percentage.

4.4
   AROMA 9/10   APPEARANCE 4/5   TASTE 9/10   PALATE 4/5   OVERALL 18/20
bhjones1 (6) - - JAN 30, 2012 does not count
Hop and more hops...great nose, stunning appearance, nicely balance hop taste (for a hop head). Amongst the best but Pliny...still the winner.

5
   AROMA 10/10   APPEARANCE 5/5   TASTE 10/10   PALATE 5/5   OVERALL 20/20
SKessExpress (4) - Cleveland, - JAN 30, 2012 does not count
Simply one of the best, if not THE best. From the second its poured into the glass, to the smell, and then of course the taste: God’s personal recipe.

4.2
   AROMA 8/10   APPEARANCE 4/5   TASTE 9/10   PALATE 4/5   OVERALL 17/20
48FanInCali (323) - California, USA - JAN 30, 2012
Outstanding IPA. Dark gold pour with not much head or rentention. Nose of citrus, hops, and floral notes. Taste follows and I do get a slight hint of honey. Nice sweet malt backbone to this. I love this beer.


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