Bell's Hopslam Ale - Bell's Brewery, Inc.

BeerBuckeye

Ohio

4.75/5  rDev +4.9%
look: 4.5 | smell: 5 | taste: 4.5 | feel: 5 | overall: 5

A - Pours a clear amber, small head that fades away quickly.

S - Hops, hops, and more hops. Very fruity, grapefruit was what I smelled most prominently. Overall, a very citrusy smell. In the background, some faint floral that mixes well with the citrusy hops.

T - A nice, strong amount of hops, but not too bitter, really. The grapefruit smell rises through on the taste. The sweetness of honey just comes through enough to remind you its there, balancing out the hops very nicely.

M - A sensational mouthfeel really. I nearly puckered a bit from the sweetness mixed with just a little bit of burn from the alcohol. I thought the carbonation was light-to-non-existent. The taste left lingering is much more sweet than bitter. Remarkable.

D - Just incredibly drinkable. 10 ABV? Where? As I said, you can "feel" the presence of the alcohol more than you can taste it.

Overall - Just outstanding. A truly remarkable beer. Here's a beer that I opened, poured, and drank and just have to say, "Wow".

Serving type: bottle

01-12-2011 00:43:18 | More by BeerBuckeye

Tyrus

California

4.25/5  rDev -6.2%

06-18-2013 23:08:18 | More by Tyrus

taylor714914

Pennsylvania

3.75/5  rDev -17.2%

06-18-2013 23:03:49 | More by taylor714914

sudsy2drunk

Indiana

4/5  rDev -11.7%

06-18-2013 18:16:59 | More by sudsy2drunk

b2611

Pennsylvania

4.75/5  rDev +4.9%

06-18-2013 14:29:26 | More by b2611

PJTool

Hawaii

4/5  rDev -11.7%

06-18-2013 09:14:41 | More by PJTool

SawyerMI

Michigan

4.5/5  rDev -0.7%

06-18-2013 00:50:16 | More by SawyerMI

KyleMA

California

4.5/5  rDev -0.7%

06-17-2013 23:50:24 | More by KyleMA

TargaFlorio

Indiana

5/5  rDev +10.4%

06-17-2013 23:40:05 | More by TargaFlorio

McAndrew

North Carolina

4.75/5  rDev +4.9%

06-17-2013 23:33:43 | More by McAndrew

MgoJohnStamos

Michigan

4.5/5  rDev -0.7%

06-16-2013 19:50:59 | More by MgoJohnStamos

jkurosaki

Illinois

4.5/5  rDev -0.7%

06-15-2013 22:52:25 | More by jkurosaki

SarcasticAaron

Virginia

5/5  rDev +10.4%

06-15-2013 06:58:00 | More by SarcasticAaron

TheGoof

Michigan

4.5/5  rDev -0.7%

06-14-2013 14:53:44 | More by TheGoof

Canada_Dan

Illinois

4/5  rDev -11.7%

06-14-2013 01:32:40 | More by Canada_Dan

alemiester

New York

4.5/5  rDev -0.7%

06-14-2013 00:10:41 | More by alemiester

beerinNV

Nevada

4.5/5  rDev -0.7%

06-13-2013 19:48:19 | More by beerinNV

JammyV

Illinois

4.75/5  rDev +4.9%

06-13-2013 03:18:05 | More by JammyV

MWolverines66

New York

4.86/5  rDev +7.3%
look: 4.75 | smell: 4.5 | taste: 5 | feel: 4.75 | overall: 5

After not having this beer for the past four years I was a little hesitant to dish out $20 for a six-pack, but I was pleasantly surprised. The aroma was just awesome! Floral with the sweet smell of honey and hops. The taste did a great job of masking the alcohol content.

I was never a big IPA fan but this beer completely changed that. Went out the next morning and purchased two additional six-packs. While I can't remember exactly how it compared to 4 years ago when I had it on tap at Michigan, I can say that this is most likely the best beer I have ever had out of a bottle.

Serving type: bottle

06-13-2013 02:19:14 | More by MWolverines66

RollTide7

New Jersey

4.25/5  rDev -6.2%

06-13-2013 02:03:50 | More by RollTide7

SamPowell

California

4.5/5  rDev -0.7%

06-13-2013 01:25:42 | More by SamPowell

distantmantra

Washington

4.5/5  rDev -0.7%

06-12-2013 20:16:14 | More by distantmantra

Dreizhen

Georgia

4.25/5  rDev -6.2%

06-12-2013 18:55:39 | More by Dreizhen

Jules11788

California

4.25/5  rDev -6.2%

06-12-2013 18:38:22 | More by Jules11788

BeerGreg

Illinois

5/5  rDev +10.4%

06-12-2013 18:16:49 | More by BeerGreg