Bells Hopslam

Brewed by Bells Brewery
Style: Imperial/Double IPA
Kalamazoo, Michigan USA

Serve in Snifter, Tulip

I’m a hophead and I was very pleased with this brew. I couldn’t quite taste the sweetness due to the overabounce of hops in this. Very glad to have had a chance to try this before they’re no longer seasonal. Also glad to have tried this brew before major brewing companies begin to reduce the number of highly-hopped beer due to the shortage. If you haven’t tried this, do so NOW!! Even if you’re like to stick to more malty drinks, this beer can definitely be appreciated by all aspects.

thanks ronsup great citrusy grapefruit flroal aroma very smooth with lots of hop bitterness doesnt get much better than this one well done bells.

Poured into a snifter. 3.5 A: Opaque darkish orange color. One finger of creamy head has surprisingly bad retention but leaves lots of lacing. Must be the 10% ABV, though plenty of other big IPAs have pulled it off. 5.0 S: Big burst of citrus hops. Grapefruit, pineapple, and orange. There’s a good pungency to it that I just can’t get enough of. 5.0 T: Tons of fruity and piney hop flavor. The perceived sweetness in the fruitiness is thankfully balanced out with a strong bitter backbone to make this one hell of a sipper. The alcohol is essentially non-existent. The malts play a supporting role and do their job without demanding too much credit. 4.0 M: Medium body. Good carbonation, which is a bit surprising considering the lack of head (or perhaps the lack of head is why there is good carbonation). Bitter and sweet finish and aftertaste. I prefer a shitload of hops AND a good creamy body for a DIPA, but the creamy body is not to be found. 5.0 D: I am so glad I finally got to try this beer. It is absolutely delicious. Serving type: bottle Reviewed on: 05-26-2009 00:14:55

UPDATED: MAY 8, 2008 It will get you drunk!! I’m tellin ya, I’ve had 2 of these tonight, and i think I should cut myself off. The flavor, aroma, everything about this beer is impeccable. But the alcohol will get you!!

UPDATED: JAN 24, 2012 I’m not a huge IPA fan, but this one is terrific. Smells very hoppy...i get mostly pineapple. The taste is so well balanced. A slight sweetest balanced the high bitterness. I wouldn’t say that the honey is evident in the taste, more just a slight syrupy sweetest. For not being a IPA fan, I just went out and bought six more. If you are not an IPA fan, I’d give this one a shot

UPDATED: MAY 20, 2008 absolutely love this beer, the aroma is a sweet, honey smell to it, pours with a nice white head that slow dissolves. great hops, flavor is sweet and has a good after taste,, get a nice kick of hops but nothing lasting on the palate, one of my favorite beers.

Out of bottle, February 2009. Tons of hop aroma including grapefruit citrus overtones with slight pine undertones. Despite really hoppy and bitter taste, has a very crisp and smooth after taste that leaves you wanting more. One of the best I’ve ever had.

Aroma: Earthy Appearance: Amber & Orange Flavor: HOPS! Citrus and Flowers Palate: Smooth Overall Impression: One of the best Double IPAs out there. The hops are very prevelant, but you wouldn’t know its 10% ABV.