4.6 AROMA 9/10 APPEARANCE 5/5 TASTE 9/10 PALATE 5/5 OVERALL 18/20
Being new to “hoppy” beers, I have had a difficult time becoming accustomed to some of the complexities of the style. Bell’s HopSlam is one of the first beers of its type that could really get behind when it comes to an IPA.
With an exceptionally clean finish, this beer goes down easily considering its heavy hop presence and high ABV; it has a diverse enough flavor profile to cover up the astringency that can often come with the alcohol. Separating itself from many IPA style beers, the aroma hops are not only potent and present, but complex and pleasant. There are hints of citrus and other floral scents on the nose. It has a really nice mouthfeel. It was strong but not overpowering.
Partly due to the style, this is not the kind of beer I would drink six of in an evening (partly due to the fact that someone would have to pick me up off the floor). I would/did however enjoy one or two of these in a sitting. It really is a complete package and it is a great introduction to the world of IPA-style beers.
4.6 AROMA 9/10 APPEARANCE 4/5 TASTE 9/10 PALATE 5/5 OVERALL 19/20
Bottle at Oliver Twist in April 09.
Fantastic beer! A lot of tropical fruits and citrus in aroma and flavor. Bitter but also very balanced. Smooth, and easy to drink despite 10%.
Without doubt one of the best beers I have ever tasted.
4.6 AROMA 9/10 APPEARANCE 5/5 TASTE 9/10 PALATE 4/5 OVERALL 19/20
Before I review, I must say this is my favorite IPA (sorry 3 floyds). Bottle- citrus/grapfruit and tons of hop aroma. Flavor is almost as close as aroma but with honey and a little bitter. Unbelievable, best IPA?
4.6 AROMA 9/10 APPEARANCE 4/5 TASTE 9/10 PALATE 5/5 OVERALL 19/20
Smells great, light orange. tastes great, suprisingly smooth for the high ABV, and still has some complexity. One of my preffered brews.
4.6 AROMA 8/10 APPEARANCE 4/5 TASTE 10/10 PALATE 5/5 OVERALL 19/20
12 oz bottle courtesy of Adrian. I love this beer!!! Pours a golden yellow colour with thick white head. Tastes of flowery hops. pine, honey, citrus and grapefruit. Bittersweet taste with light carbonation. Amazing!!
4.6 AROMA 9/10 APPEARANCE 4/5 TASTE 10/10 PALATE 5/5 OVERALL 18/20
UPDATED: FEB 10, 2010 12oz bottle. Light orange appearance with small white head with good lacing. The aroma is one of the best my nose has ever sniffed. Huge hop and grapefruit aroma. Creamy hop taste with wet bitter finish and caramel malt notes. Enjoyable complex beer and the ABV is well hidden. All I can hear in my head over and over is, "The champ is here!".
4.6 AROMA 9/10 APPEARANCE 5/5 TASTE 9/10 PALATE 5/5 OVERALL 18/20
UPDATED: FEB 6, 2010 12 oz bottle from Princeton’s. Orangish pour with a thin white head. Wonderful aromas of hops, citrus, pine. Flavor is massive hops, citrus, almost juicy. Finish is sweet/honey and big hops. I’m so glad it’s Hopslam season...
4.6 AROMA 9/10 APPEARANCE 4/5 TASTE 10/10 PALATE 5/5 OVERALL 18/20
One of the best beers I’ve ever had! Had this on tap at Red’s Alehouse in North Liberty, IA. Copper color pour with white head and tons of lacing. Floral, citrus, pine, hop smell. Bitter start but a smooth hoppy almost creamy finish. Easy drinking beer and highly recommended!
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