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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.

3.9
   AROMA 8/10   APPEARANCE 3/5   TASTE 8/10   PALATE 3/5   OVERALL 17/20
tomthompson89 (1753) - Toronto, Ontario, CANADA - OCT 14, 2010
really nice beer, amber pour, nice foam. nose is citrus some resin, booze. flavor is grapefruit and citrus with somemalt to back it up/ booze is there but in the background.

4.2
   AROMA 8/10   APPEARANCE 5/5   TASTE 8/10   PALATE 4/5   OVERALL 17/20
oteyj (1753) - Washington DC, USA - AUG 22, 2009
UPDATED: JAN 24, 2012 Fresh re-rate. Deep clear amber pour with a massive vivacious white head. Excellent retention and lacing. The aroma holds massive orangepeel, grapefruit rind, and bucket fulls of sappy evergreen resin. Hints of tangerine, mandarin orange, and peach all find a subtle way into the mix as well. The flavor is a massive resin bomb with citrus undertones and a hint of caramel malt. Thick palate with low to medium carbonation and an ultra sticky and resinous finish. Awesome stuff.

4.1
   AROMA 7/10   APPEARANCE 4/5   TASTE 9/10   PALATE 4/5   OVERALL 17/20
jrob21 (1752) - Atlanta, Georgia, USA - MAR 31, 2007
Cloudy light orange color with a white head. The aroma has the requisite grapefruit, citrus, and pine smells. The taste is smooth and creamy which adds to the uniqueness of this one. Bitter and slightly sugary. Very good brew.

4
   AROMA 8/10   APPEARANCE 3/5   TASTE 8/10   PALATE 3/5   OVERALL 18/20
Odeed (1749) - Bakersfield, California, USA - NOV 22, 2006
UPDATED: DEC 4, 2006 (BONUS BREW FROM SLIFFY.THANKS MAN)pours a thick apricot juice like looking body.(alot like kerns)not much head.aroma is apricot,oranges,pine,and ice tea.flavor is a rush of hops.(or a "hopslam")pine needles,apricots,oranges,grapefruit....its all there.pretty bitter finish.nice brew overall.

4.1
   AROMA 9/10   APPEARANCE 3/5   TASTE 9/10   PALATE 4/5   OVERALL 16/20
DavidP (1745) - Milwaukee, Wisconsin, USA - DEC 3, 2006
Clear orange body. outstanding fresh hop aroma - pungent catty grapefruit. The flavor is equally good featuring a tasty biscuit base under fresh, bright grapefruit. Lingering grass, resinous hop character.

4.1
   AROMA 8/10   APPEARANCE 3/5   TASTE 9/10   PALATE 4/5   OVERALL 17/20
pineypower (1735) - Pine Barrens, New Jersey, USA - DEC 27, 2006
Thanks Santa. Pours out a very attractive copper color with a nice lacing head. Aroma is of citrus and some grassy notes. Very nice flavor starts with some citrus hops with some sweet notes to add some balance. Very well balanced beer that was as drinkable as a mild ale, I honestly thought this wasn’t a double IPA until I looked at the ABV.

4.5
   AROMA 10/10   APPEARANCE 4/5   TASTE 9/10   PALATE 4/5   OVERALL 18/20
Cybercat (1735) - Georgia, USA - APR 3, 2011
Comes out of the tap a pretty clear, dark amber with a fine-bubbled off-white head. Aroma is monumentally hoppy, promising a serious IPA. Flavor is hoppy in the extreme, making this beer taste like a liquid pine tree. There is just a hint of honey sweetness that nicely offsets the firm but not fierce bitterness. Texture is rough and tingly, leaving behind a strong fizz. Recommended to all hop-heads.

3.9
   AROMA 9/10   APPEARANCE 4/5   TASTE 7/10   PALATE 4/5   OVERALL 15/20
MadIndian (1735) - Levittown, Pennsylvania, USA - FEB 25, 2007
Bottle sampled with Stegosaurus. Thick orange pour with white head and strong lacing. Open the top and BAM hops in your face ! Grassy aroma with notes of fruit and pine. Not over too over powering in the hop VS alcohol taste. It is rather blended well and finishes strong. GOOD PICK STEG !


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