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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
KPD (4) - Michigan, USA - JUL 10, 2011 does not count
Astounding beer, hoppy, balanced, very strong alcohol that is hidden by all the other flavors. IMO one of the best beers made.

5
   AROMA 10/10   APPEARANCE 5/5   TASTE 10/10   PALATE 5/5   OVERALL 20/20
hollardustin (192) - Indiana, USA - SEP 6, 2011
This is about as close to perfect as you can get. Pours a nice clear gold/light orange color with a small white lace head. Aroma is tons of grapefruit, citrus, orange, mango and some pine. Taste is a hophead’s dream with loads of citrus and tropical fruit flavors. The malt presence is definitely there, but the honey lightens the body enough to make this beer very easy to drink. Amazingly smooth, and at 10% ABV, you have to fight the urge to drink the whole 6-pack in one sitting. It’s expensive, but buy it in bulk if you can find it.

5
   AROMA 10/10   APPEARANCE 5/5   TASTE 10/10   PALATE 5/5   OVERALL 20/20
treerat01 (7) - Bartlett, USA - NOV 9, 2011 does not count
Just an outstanding beer, if only it were around all year long. The best of this style of beer that I have tasted. Strong hoppy flavor, but the high alcohol content is not very apparent due to the excellent citrus coming out. This is a beer that everyone should experience in their life time. Can’t wait until January!

5
   AROMA 10/10   APPEARANCE 5/5   TASTE 10/10   PALATE 5/5   OVERALL 20/20
briggatebeer (7) - 400 Shadwell Lane, West Yorkshire, ENGLAND - FEB 11, 2012 does not count
TOP marks when fresh! Perhaps I’d lose .5 if it’s a little older but it’s still always an outstanding beer. Amazing green hop notes, citrus, candy sugar, golden syrup on the nose moving toward soft honey. Brilliantly full and mouth coating with a really fantastic interplay between sweet sweet honey and full bodied pale malts and then green hops and fresh assertive bitterness. Delicious

5
   AROMA 10/10   APPEARANCE 5/5   TASTE 10/10   PALATE 5/5   OVERALL 20/20
seekingup2 (80) - - DEC 12, 2011
Im not going to go real in depth with this description. Its my favorite beer of all time. Just amazing. Best IPA out there.

5
   AROMA 10/10   APPEARANCE 5/5   TASTE 10/10   PALATE 5/5   OVERALL 20/20
hopasaurus_rex (41) - Surprise, Arizona, USA - FEB 11, 2012
Pours a nice golden orange with a nice two finger head that lingers. Aromas of pineapple, peach, apricot, citrus. Smells amazing. Initial taste is sweet, almost like pineapple juice. Orange, and a slight hop bitterness. No alcohol flavor whatsoever. Pretty impressive considering its sitting at 10% abv. Flavors of peaches and sticky malt/sugar linger. Mouthfeel is very sticky and slightly oily with a little hoppiness hanging around. Overall...this is probably the best ipa I’ve ever had, period.

5
   AROMA 10/10   APPEARANCE 5/5   TASTE 10/10   PALATE 5/5   OVERALL 20/20
AceoStar (1) - - JAN 1, 2012 does not count
Grab it of you see it! This crisp high hop is an instant favorite. Released on January it goes quick

5
   AROMA 10/10   APPEARANCE 5/5   TASTE 10/10   PALATE 5/5   OVERALL 20/20
Climbrew (13) - - JAN 12, 2012
Citrus pine grapefruit, astounding aroma, clean wonderful palate, easy to drink considering the ABV, favorite DIPA ---Rated via Beer Buddy for iPhone


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