COMMERCIAL DESCRIPTION
Starting with six different hop varietals added to the brew kettle & culminating with a massive dry-hop addition of Simcoe hops, Bell’s Hopslam Ale possesses the most complex hopping schedule in the Bell’s repetoire. Selected specifically because of their aromatic qualities, these Pacific Northwest varieties contribute a pungent blend of grapefruit, stone fruit, and floral notes. A generous malt bill and a solid dollop of honey provide just enough body to keep the balance in check, resulting in a remarkably drinkable rendition of the Double India Pale Ale style.
What I get:
Cloudy orange color. Aroma of floral and citrus--especially grapefruit-- hops. Flavor like a grapefruit bomb--very zesty and bracing, with some tangerine, but not all that bitter. Body comprised more of a lighter cookie malt than the richer caramel/toffee malt of other 2IPAs. Leaves a mild "citrus oil" finish on the tongue. Actually quite resfreshing.
