Beer Tip: Bell’s Hopslam
By Tom Maicon at January 26, 2010 | 8:42 pm | Print
I keep touting Bell’s Brewery — they keep putting out great beer. I’m at it again now that Hopslam has finally made its Atlanta debut a few short days ago. Forgive me, I would’ve posted sooner but I was busy publishing our Atlanta Cuisine February paper issue.
This hopped up monster pours a pale bronze with small white head that quickly dissipates under the robust strength of the alcohol. Aroma is all hops, which carries well into the flavor. But even with all that big bitter hop bite you’ll find floral nuances and piny undertones. It finishes surprisingly smooth for a big hoppy brew through a careful combination of honey and sweet malts. Enough so, even the malt lover will appreciate it.
The mouthfeel is slick, a little oily, with some carbonation. This is one ridiculously delicious, insanely easy drinking brew that will sneak up on you in a New York second due to its high gravity nature. Consider yourself warned.
Enjoy with a hophead drinking buddy after a long day in the yard.
Stats
Strength: 10% abv
Style: Imperial/Double IPA
Serve In: Snifter
Verdict: 4.5 out of 5
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