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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.

4.2
   AROMA 8/10   APPEARANCE 4/5   TASTE 9/10   PALATE 4/5   OVERALL 17/20
48FanInCali (325) - 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.

4
   AROMA 8/10   APPEARANCE 4/5   TASTE 8/10   PALATE 4/5   OVERALL 16/20
msindall (12) - Maryland, USA - JAN 30, 2012
Pours a deep gold color and smells of honey citrus. Bottle on 1/9/12 so everything was fresh. Little to no light orange head. The first splash in your mouth coats your tongue with a sweet blanket of carbonated citrus hops. Overall a good IPA, up there with RR’s Pliney.

4
   AROMA 8/10   APPEARANCE 3/5   TASTE 8/10   PALATE 4/5   OVERALL 17/20
Jakeyb (3) - Kalamazoo, Michigan, USA - JAN 30, 2012 does not count
Great beer! Served on tap in a snifter at bells. Light lacy head. Very aromatic. Hints of granny smith apples and grapefruit. Slightly bitter finish, but overall very smooth and easy to drink. Hopslam rules!

4.2
   AROMA 9/10   APPEARANCE 3/5   TASTE 9/10   PALATE 4/5   OVERALL 17/20
BayAreaBeers (73) - Fremont, California, USA - JAN 29, 2012
Pours a light golden color. The aroma is pineapple with a great sweetness. Taste follows with a crazy smoothness. This beer is a must try/have. It is amazing. ---Rated via Beer Buddy for iPhone

4.6
   AROMA 10/10   APPEARANCE 4/5   TASTE 9/10   PALATE 5/5   OVERALL 18/20
AWISLguy (270) - Wisconsin, USA - JAN 29, 2012
On tap at Whirlyball in Vernon Hills. Pours an unclear orange with a bit of brownish/pink. A small head. Aroma brings sweet and citrus fruitiness, pine and resin. Lovely fresh fruit! Taste has sweet fresh fruit, bitter citrus and some solid caramel malt. Syrupy mix of bitter and sweet with a terrific flavor. I had remembered this as more honey-d and more one-dimensionally hoppy, however this was very balanced with a lot of hop presence. Alcohol only a vague presence. It was the first time that I felt it as the imperial brother of two hearted, with two hearted’s tremendous aroma ... plus more.

4.1
   AROMA 8/10   APPEARANCE 4/5   TASTE 8/10   PALATE 4/5   OVERALL 17/20
oRos (96) - sacramento, California, USA - JAN 28, 2012
Had in bottle that was fresh. Got off ebay. Good ipa. But im going to have to say pliny is better. Not that this isnt a great beer. Good hop aroma. The balance of hops are good but not perfect.

3.9
   AROMA 8/10   APPEARANCE 4/5   TASTE 6/10   PALATE 4/5   OVERALL 17/20
BeerBoxer (184) - Sacramento, USA - JAN 28, 2012
Pours gold with a medium white head. Has a cat piss aroma and flavor is very bitter. . Its a great ipa but it has nothing on Pliny!

4.7
   AROMA 9/10   APPEARANCE 4/5   TASTE 9/10   PALATE 5/5   OVERALL 20/20
sharkbcr (11) - Illinois, USA - JAN 28, 2012
What can I say ...IPA perfection! A citrus aroma with a piney finish! No wonder this is one of the most coveted IPA’s. My only complaint is the limited availability ... do you here this Bells ...make MORE!!!


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