Hopslam Ale
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Brewer: Bell's Brewery, Inc.
Type: Imperial IPA
ABV: 10.0
Color: Golden Orange
Review: This beer is one of the ones I heard was really good before I tried it. I mean hop (god I'm clever) over to BeerAdvocate after this just see how hyped up this beer really is. So when I was at the grocery store and there was announcement they had some in stock I was intrigued and went for it. I mean seriously who announces when they have six packs of something bad? Other than drunks who just made it to 7-11 before midnight...
This beer is not for the faint of heart. It has a strong bitter bite to it. If you aren't used to hoppy beers then when you try this you won't be able to taste much else at first, thats how strong it is. The bottle says it will bruise your tongue and the bitter after taste lives up to that. But if your palate can take a bitter IPA then you'll enjoy this beer. It has a great two finger foam head when poured and smells like a blend of citrus and fruit.
The mouthfeel is crisp but because it has some honey in it there's some creaminess to it, which makes for a very interesting taste. The infusion of the citris flavor is palpable in the midst of the bitterness. When you consider this beer has an ABV of 10% the bitterness is surprisingly bearable. You need to try this at some point if your a true beer lover, especially if your a hophead. If you're a casual drinker, try it but don't be surprised if it's a bit much for you if you don't have Imperial IPAs at least occasionally.
Cheers.