Bell's HopSlam Ale

Reviewed By: Herr Rick
Style: Double/Imperial IPA
State/Country: Michigan
ABV: 10%
Serving Type: On Tap @ The POPE

Look: 9 .5
Golden amber, clear, with a medium head and decent lacing (perhaps it was the glass?)

Smell: 10
Massive citrus hop aroma! Malt and a slight amount of honey also present

Taste: 10
Up Front: Sweet malt and hops do battle, grapefruit, apricot. Finish: Honey, with malt and hops still duking it out

Mouthfeel: 10
Medium body, incredibly smooth and balanced!

Drinkability: 10
Alcohol is well hidden, uber-drinkable, but watch out, it's a shit kicker!

Overall Score: 9.9

Value: 9
Cost/12 oz serving: $7, but worth every penny!!!

Overall Impression:
I started and ended my session with the mighty HopSlam. This is the best Double IPA I've had to date! That may not last though, because Pliny the Elder and Pliny the Younger are coming to Philly on March 1. (Edit: as it turns out, I actually preferred Hopslam to Pliny the Younger, making this my 2nd favorite Double IPA, second only to Pliny the Elder)

This beer reminds me of Boulder's Mojo in that it has honey and apricot flavors in addition to the typical grapefruit. Of course it's much higher octane, and the flavors are significantly more intense. Truly Nectar of the Fucking Godz!