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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.

5
   AROMA 10/10   APPEARANCE 5/5   TASTE 10/10   PALATE 5/5   OVERALL 20/20
DankBrews (6) - North Carolina, USA - FEB 20, 2010 does not count
Piney, really piney on the nose. Cream orange in color, mostly clear with a little hazieness (sp?). Taste is unreal, piney, hoppy citrus, in your face, intenses...WOW!!! Full flavored, full bodies, sticky icky icky and bitter. Overall my favorite DIPA that I have ever had (to date and I reserve the right to change my opinion...ha).

5
   AROMA 10/10   APPEARANCE 5/5   TASTE 10/10   PALATE 5/5   OVERALL 20/20
AmyGinger (43) - USA - FEB 21, 2010
perfect perfect perfect perfect perfect perfect perfect perfect perfect perfect

5
   AROMA 10/10   APPEARANCE 5/5   TASTE 10/10   PALATE 5/5   OVERALL 20/20
gbobst (6) - Ohio, USA - APR 2, 2010 does not count
Nectar of the GODS. What else can you say about Larry’s Wonderful Reciepe, except I think he may have had to sell his soul to the Devil for this!

5
   AROMA 10/10   APPEARANCE 5/5   TASTE 10/10   PALATE 5/5   OVERALL 20/20
boozesnoob (1) - Indiana, USA - APR 1, 2010 does not count
The only description that comes close to describing this brew is Angel’s Tears!!! Which would explain why so pricey.

5
   AROMA 10/10   APPEARANCE 5/5   TASTE 10/10   PALATE 5/5   OVERALL 20/20
Vir4030 (362) - Chicago, Illinois, USA - JAN 20, 2011
UPDATED: NOV 30, 2011 Pours a clear orange, with an average white head. Strong grapefruit citrus aroma. Hoppy citrus flavor with an alcohol finish. Very hoppy. Pretty good. This beer grows on me with every bottle of the six-pack I purchased. I’m absolutely falling is love with it.

5
   AROMA 10/10   APPEARANCE 5/5   TASTE 10/10   PALATE 5/5   OVERALL 20/20
RIXBREW (4) - USA - JAN 12, 2012 does not count
Admittedly I have not tried every imperial/double ipa but have easily tried north of 100 of them. This is at the top of my list. Pleasant grapefruit aroma and hop flavor make this drinkable dipa one of the best. A $18 sixpack where sold don’t hesitate to snatch it up as it will be gone fast. I have found the bottled product of consistent quality with the tap version but I plan to store. I also plan to store at least a six pack for a few months this year if I have the discipline! ---Rated via Beer Buddy for iPhone

5
   AROMA 10/10   APPEARANCE 5/5   TASTE 10/10   PALATE 5/5   OVERALL 20/20
bigred22 (79) - Omaha, Nebraska, USA - FEB 18, 2011
I don’t believe beer can get better than this! I wish that I could have bought more than one 6 pack when I got this, but this is only brewed one month out of the year, so I’m just grateful I even got some here in Omaha, NE. Like Two Hearted the aroma is perfect. This has a fuller palate and a KICK of honey which makes for a perfect beer.

5
   AROMA 10/10   APPEARANCE 5/5   TASTE 10/10   PALATE 5/5   OVERALL 20/20
MiamiRedhawk (11) - Downers Grove, Illinois, USA - JAN 31, 2012
Best beer, hands downt that i have had this year, i like double jack from firestone, but i love this, great hoppiness, great color almost like a golden color, nice head poured out of the tap.


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