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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.

4.7
   AROMA 9/10   APPEARANCE 5/5   TASTE 9/10   PALATE 5/5   OVERALL 19/20
daknole (5474) - Scottsdale, Arizona, USA - MAY 15, 2008
UPDATED: JAN 19, 2009 Bottle, thanks Acknud! Wow what a beer. Pours a vibrant orange/amber color with a soft white head. Nice lacing. Aromas are hops, honey and more hops. Flavor is grapefruit, some honey, slight malt and more sour citrus. Bitter? Hell yes! But the honey balances this beer to perfection. I wish I had regular access to ALL Bell’s beers!!

4.7
   AROMA 8/10   APPEARANCE 5/5   TASTE 10/10   PALATE 5/5   OVERALL 19/20
HoptimusPrime (17) - ASCENSION ISLAND - MAR 19, 2008
A beautiful beer. If I could live on a desert island with an endless supply of this, I’d die happy.

4.7
   AROMA 9/10   APPEARANCE 5/5   TASTE 9/10   PALATE 5/5   OVERALL 19/20
scotch4281 (39) - Hollywood, Florida, USA - JUL 22, 2008
Great beer. It had a nice hop flavor that was mildly bitter sweet. It also left a pineapple-like after taste.

4.7
   AROMA 10/10   APPEARANCE 4/5   TASTE 10/10   PALATE 4/5   OVERALL 19/20
thebarnesbomb (18) - Indiana, USA - MAR 14, 2010
One of the best beers I have ever had the privelage of partaking. A stunning IPA from Bell’s, piney, citrusy, pineapple, honey. Brilliant, blissful, simply put - Beer at its best.

4.7
   AROMA 9/10   APPEARANCE 4/5   TASTE 10/10   PALATE 5/5   OVERALL 19/20
jcweaver (367) - VA Beach, Virginia, USA - FEB 12, 2012
Bottle. Great beer. Pours a hazy orange with a medium white head. Great citrus/grapefruit hop aroma and flavor. The hop flavor is partially balanced by a hint of caramel and honey. Alcohol is very well hidden.

4.7
   AROMA 10/10   APPEARANCE 4/5   TASTE 9/10   PALATE 5/5   OVERALL 19/20
CptGreencoat (95) - Kettering, Ohio, USA - 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.

4.7
   AROMA 9/10   APPEARANCE 4/5   TASTE 10/10   PALATE 5/5   OVERALL 19/20
sigma23 (380) - , Maine, USA - APR 4, 2009
pours a nice yellow with lacy white head. honey sweetness upfront with nice citrus and grapefruit through out. no real change through the finish. great drinker and high alcohol

4.7
   AROMA 10/10   APPEARANCE 4/5   TASTE 9/10   PALATE 4/5   OVERALL 20/20
PolakPorter (83) - Chicago, Illinois, USA - 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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