Bells Hopslam

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

Yum! That is about all that needs to be said. This is a great IPA. Fairly sweet with citrus hops in the nose and some vanilla. Flavor has a good kick of alcohol with citrus and sweet honey. The sweetness of the honey really makes this a special IPA. Fantastic.

Just bought this one at Binnys Naperville. I’m definitely a hophead and this one blows me away. Pours a rich orange color with a medium head that quickly fades away. This one leave a nice lacing on the glass. Aromas of citrus ( mandarin orange...tangerine) Has a taste of orange, peach and bittering, piney hops. Very balanced and leaves you wanting more. I gotta say...I like this more than the 3F Dreadnaught!!! I LOVE THIS BEER!!!

Bottle. first batch of this year. Normally not a huge fan of this one, but as it turns out a cold does wonders for mellowing this out a bit. Good nose of pine and grapefruit with notes of honey and orange. Rather bitter with the slightest funk. Very good compared to years past. It seems that the more they brew the better this one seems to get. Then again, it could be my cold. Update. After having another one colf-free, turns out Im still not a huge fan.

Fresh batch, bottle. Pours a honey/gold with a frothy white head which dies down to cling to the sides leaving ample lacing down the sides of the glass. Nose of pineapple and tangerine, honeyed hop, some pine. Remarkably sweet smooth hoppiness. Much like a tangerine hop candy. No bracing bitterness, just pineapple, tangerine, some pine at the end. 10% abv is not hinted at, nor is this beast syrupy. Feels light and refreshing.

Bottle. Clear orange poor with a small offwhite head and a little lacing. Aromas of grapefruit zest, oranges, peaches, pepper, pine, creamy caramel and hoppy. Sweet start but the bitter peppery bitterness hits you big time right at the end. Slightly sweeter than most IIPAs. Alcohol is present but far from overwhelming. Smooth, creamy and velvetty mouthfeel. Taste is very citrusy and very hoppy as well. Tastes amazingly fresh.As it warms the flavor changes to a very nice sugary grapefruit. Very Good.

My very first rating has been reserved for my very favorite beer. Bitter, big, and delicious. Certainly best when fresh. Bought the last case i could find.

Fresh 2009 bottle courtesy of fiver29. Thanks John for handing this over in Vegas. Pours a cloudy orange colour with a short head that dissolves quickly. Aroma is sweet pink grapefruit and a touch of pine. Nice bitter flavour but thanks for not going too far over the top. There is some sweetness and a little malt to balance out the hop punch. Nice balance for a DIPA. Glad I got a chance to try this so fresh.

12oz bottle. Pours clear copper with a small white head. Citrusy and piney hop aroma with a malty sweet balance. Heavy citrus hop flavor, but the honey in this beer gives it the perfect sweet balance to the bitterness. Full-bodied finish. World class.