Bells Hopslam

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

A: A cloudy orange color lighter than most DIPAS. There was no head which is contrary other reviews. S: There is alot of citrus hops and a sweetness coming from the glass. I can tell this one will be nice. T: Wonderful. It is a perfect match of citrus hops and honey sweetness in my opinion. The fact that it is nearly 10% ABV is hidden nicely. Some other brewers could learn something from this one. M: A perfect match of medium body with full carbonation. The hops sting my tounge with each drink. D: I see why they put it in a 12 ounce, a bomber of this one may get you drunk.

bottle - batch 8283. a very well balanced IIPA... nothing too over the top and nothing too weak... it’s really just right... although I prefer a bit more hops, Hopslam is one of the best and most drinkable IIPAs out there. pours a deep orange/amber with a solid white head. really nice deep hoppy aroma with a crisp citrus (lots of grapefruit) overtone. balanced over the palate, with the bitterness hitting the front and back... nice lingering finish. There are some honey and citrus / fruit notes on the finish as well. Overall, a great beer that is worthy of the hype and high ratings.

Pours a nice amber color and the glass I poured has a little hop haze effect. Smells like citrus or grapefruit. Laces the glass well. Tastes like a double IPA with the upfront hop blast and has a nice malt backbone to it to balance it out. Overall one of the best double IPA’s I’ve had.

Poured a golden amber color with a nice foamy head. There was some carbination bubbles rising in the glass. The head left some lacing all through the glass of beer. The aroma was strong and of hops and grapefruit. The initial taste was of a crisp tart grapefruit, followed immediately by the strong hop bite. The hops bite rolled on the tongue for a long time. A subtle sweetness came through after the initial bitter bite. The sweetness tended to build a little stronger the longer I was drinking making a nice mix between the hoppy bitterness and the honey sweetness. Excellant!!

Pours orange with some haze and a thin white head. Nose of tons of fresh hops, citrus, honey, flowers. Flavor is the same with a great balance and finish.

Just able to get this in IL again. First bottle. Pours bright orange. The aroma blew me away. Big fruity hops with a little pine. Mouth feel is medium, which is just about perfect for a double ipa. A bit sweeter and not as bitter as I expected, but it is incredible! Well worth the wait.

Bottle. Pours amber/orange with only a slight head. Aroma is of hops obviously, very floral, citrus with underlying malt. Taste is extremely citrusy as one would expect from an imperial. Finishes bitter and clean. Alcohol is moderately well hidden even though it is detectable. A very nice beer from Bells, one which I’d drink as often as I could.

Fair head medium carbonation in a golden honey coloured ale very clear,cover is now mild froth and bubble,aroma fruity peach citrus some spice and malt.Flavours bitter hops citrus could be peel mango, malt is nice some good peach flavour,sweet taste the malt gentle spices alspice and nutmeg honey richness and bite you can get, yes it has some slam alright and a lovely feeling on the tongue and back palate at the finish,soothing to the stomach great hop flavours top bitter very goodIPA.