Bells Hopslam

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

Great looking beer in the glass with the fluffy white head on top of a deep amber color liquid. The aroma was wickedly original, I was overwhelmed by something akin to fruit cocktail, pineapple, and an overall smell of sweetness. The aroma carried over to the tongue as this beer was lip-smackingly tasty. The only downfall came on the finish when, although I really noticed the hops, this taste was unfortunately lost in an overpowering alcoholic taste. What could I expect though, this is 10% alcohol. In conclusion this is yet anoter killer beer from the folks at Bell’s. I don’t think it needs to be so strong, and this is definitely not a session beer, but undoubtedly the best double IPA I have ever tasted.

Pours a nice frothy, off-white, head that fully disappears. Aroms is heavy hops with big grapefruit and orange . There’s also a hint of vanilla and , of course honey. Doesn’t have the bit that manny douple IPAs seem to have.

Not alot needs be said. The ultimate beer for the hophead. When it is available buy all that you can find.

On tap at the Taphouse in Norfolk VA also a 12 oz bottle courtsy of Loose Cannon. A cloudy golden color with an off-white head. Aroma was all citrus hops had the aroma of a grapefruit. Flavor was a goos grapefruit flavor with a bit of sweet malt.

Pretty new to the whole beer-as-something-other-than to-get-drunk-with experience, but quickly adding to those I’ve tried. This is my favorite beer. Those in Charlotte who know more than me also cannot wait for Hopslam time.

Bottle. Poured with a small white head and little lacing on top of a light orange body. Aroma is grapefruit hops with a lot of sweetness. Flavor is very sweet with bitter hops throughout, with a fusel alcohol finish. Surprisingly better at a lower temp, as it warmed the honeyed sweetness became cloying. Very interesting IIPA

One of my all time favorite beers, haven’t rated it yet. Pours cloudy golden orange with off white one finger head which eventually thins to a lasting sudsy film. Perfect DIPA aromas of sweet fruit -grapefruit/pineapple/mango, pine, grass, and honey. Flavor is sweet malt, honey, grapefruit with the hops coming through strong at the finish with a pleasant lasting bitterness on the tongue. Perfectly balanced. Medium body with light carbonation. The honey really makes this beer. Alcohol is not at all noticeable until your buzzed at the end of the bottle. Fantastic beer.

thanks ronsup great citrusy grapefruit flroal aroma very smooth with lots of hop bitterness doesnt get much better than this one well done bells.