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

KYGunner

Kentucky

4.29/5  rDev -5.3%
look: 4.5 | smell: 4.25 | taste: 4.25 | feel: 4.5 | overall: 4.25

Gorgeous honey orange yellow coloring; almost glowing in the glass. Bright white head that was thick in parts but very bubbly with tremendous lacing.

Quaint piney tones, there's a bit of sweetness in the nose. A touch lemony there are some vague citrus notes.

With a name like Hopslam I expected to be beat over the head with intense pine and earthy flavors but instead I find a nice tempered hop flavor. Simply sweet it's not easy to find the honey but its fruity on the tongue.

With an ABV at 10 percent, there no alcohol bite but a pleasant warmth in the chest. Very smooth and easy this is a pleasant hoppy ale.

Serving type: bottle

01-26-2013 23:25:45 | More by KYGunner

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

JMUbrewz

Virginia

4.25/5  rDev -6.2%

06-12-2013 16:51:52 | More by JMUbrewz

dmh866

Missouri

4.5/5  rDev -0.7%

06-12-2013 13:00:43 | More by dmh866

superfriend

Wisconsin

4.75/5  rDev +4.9%

06-11-2013 19:52:44 | More by superfriend

JRO

Wisconsin

4.25/5  rDev -6.2%

06-11-2013 18:17:27 | More by JRO

I_BYE_MI_BEER

Michigan

4.5/5  rDev -0.7%

06-11-2013 17:25:43 | More by I_BYE_MI_BEER