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Bells Hopslam

Bells Hopslam

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An Imperial/Double IPA brewed by
Bells Brewery

Kalamazoo, Michigan USA

bottled
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on tap
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9184.14/5.04.14/5.010%98.8Snifter, Tulip P  Stats

Commercial Description:
A biting, bitter, tongue bruiser of an ale. With a name like Hopslam, what did you expect? O.G.: 1.095 IBUs: 70

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 haddon90 (960), Alexandria, Virginia, USA
4.2 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
8/103/59/104/518/20

Feb 3, 2008  
Pours a clear amber color with a light lacing head. Strong citrus and hoppy aroma. Definitely kicks you in the face. Strong, citrusy flavor. Almost acidic, but really good. Tastes like liquid hops! Can’t really sense the alcohol. But it’s a really well put together beer.

 bubslang (436), Kentwood, Michigan, USA
4 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
9/104/58/104/515/20
Dec 1, 2008  
nice strong citrus hop nose with some floral notes. bright copper colored with a nice beige head. nice bitter hop taste with notes of grapefruit, sour apples and pine. alcohol is well hidden,very nice


 jbrus (4305), Delft, Netherlands
4.1 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
8/105/58/104/516/20
Nov 28, 2008  
Bottle@Home. Strong but not overwhelming floral, fruity and grassy aroma. Golden/amber color, beige firm head, good lace. Pretty sweet, very bitter, fruity, certainly grassy and oak twigs. Full with dry finish. Flavourful yet excellent balance.


hopslam (1), , USA
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4.7 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
9/104/59/105/520/20
Nov 18, 2008  
From bottle at the Capital Ale House in Richmond, VA. Beer buyer broke it our from her special "vault". Pours a hazy orange-yellow color with strong, positive floral and citrus aromas. Specifying different aromas is not my strong suit, so I’ll just leave it at pleasantly hoppy. Fantastic flavor with the perfect bitterness that completely covers the high alcohol content. This is my favorite brew and January can’t get here soon enough. Already planning a trip back to Bell’s in Kalamazoo!


 taalhiker (172), Dayton, Ohio, USA
4.3 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
9/104/59/104/517/20
Nov 2, 2008  
From bottle. Part of February Dayton Beer Tasting event. Poured dense yellow with huge pine and citrus hops nose. Flavors follow the aromas in addition to apple and honey. No alcoholic aftertaste. Another winner from Bells.


 Beardface (257), Eugene, Oregon, USA
4.4 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
9/104/59/105/517/20
Oct 28, 2008  
The hops in this one slam into you like a novacaine hurricane and don’t let up until you tap into submission. Beautiful gold pour with a massive citrus and floral aroma that largely features oranges. Some honey in the flavor on top of the aforementioned ingredients. For serious hop lovers only.



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