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RATINGS: 1819   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.

4.9
   AROMA 10/10   APPEARANCE 5/5   TASTE 10/10   PALATE 5/5   OVERALL 19/20
happilysurly (10) - Minnesota, USA - FEB 23, 2010
12 oz bottle. Nose: apricot, tropical fruit Appearance: pretty Taste: really good. I taste the alcohol, but its really masked by the mild bitterness and extreme fruitiness. Finish: smooth fruity, hoppy slightly bitter Note: I had a pliny the elder followed by a founder double trouble followed by a hopslam so keep in mind what has happened to my palate.

4.5
   AROMA 10/10   APPEARANCE 4/5   TASTE 8/10   PALATE 5/5   OVERALL 18/20
Rustyham (1303) - Nashville, Tennessee, USA - FEB 22, 2010
Super golden reddish orange color. Aroma is a sweet honeysuckle flowery pile of awesome. This is what the Maharaja wished it was. Bottle from Smith4498

5
   AROMA 10/10   APPEARANCE 5/5   TASTE 10/10   PALATE 5/5   OVERALL 20/20
AmyGinger (43) - USA - FEB 21, 2010
perfect perfect perfect perfect perfect perfect perfect perfect perfect perfect

5
   AROMA 10/10   APPEARANCE 5/5   TASTE 10/10   PALATE 5/5   OVERALL 20/20
DankBrews (6) - North Carolina, USA - FEB 20, 2010 does not count
Piney, really piney on the nose. Cream orange in color, mostly clear with a little hazieness (sp?). Taste is unreal, piney, hoppy citrus, in your face, intenses...WOW!!! Full flavored, full bodies, sticky icky icky and bitter. Overall my favorite DIPA that I have ever had (to date and I reserve the right to change my opinion...ha).

4.6
   AROMA 10/10   APPEARANCE 4/5   TASTE 9/10   PALATE 4/5   OVERALL 19/20
TheeRod (1) - Bloomington, Minnesota, USA - FEB 20, 2010 does not count
Near perfection. Their adverts are bold and will scare some people off but it’s worth the risk. Tastes as good as it smells. I note some peach and grapefruit and I like it. It is a bit fizzy but I think that adds to the bourbon feel that I get from the 10% alcohol.

4.5
   AROMA 10/10   APPEARANCE 4/5   TASTE 9/10   PALATE 5/5   OVERALL 17/20
dimenhetfield (1663) - , Florida, USA - FEB 20, 2010
Loved it. Got three of the last few bottles at Funky Buddha and I can see why they were selling out fast. The balance is just terrific. The aroma is hoppy and a little sweet with that honey in there. Not super bitter and it goes down very smooth. One of the best hoppy beers I’ve tried.

4
   AROMA 8/10   APPEARANCE 4/5   TASTE 7/10   PALATE 4/5   OVERALL 17/20
guerinfbfan (90) - Elmwood Park, Illinois, USA - FEB 20, 2010
Pours a nice golden orange with an average white head. Aroma is very hoppy and consists of citrus, pine, grass, and grapefruit. Flavor is quite fruity, but also gives that sweetness before you are hit with the nice bitter finish.

4
   AROMA 7/10   APPEARANCE 4/5   TASTE 8/10   PALATE 4/5   OVERALL 17/20
BeerGuyTWMore (95) - Florida, USA - FEB 19, 2010
Pour hazy strawberry blonde thick head settles to oilly layer laces all the way down. aromas of grapefruit citrus pine yeast. flavors transfer grapefruit sappy pine tree resin and a hopSLAM! alcohol well hidden. great brew! but u probably expected that. for a year round option that is fairly similar try oskar blues gordons


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