Bell's Hopslam Review

I love beer. I love hoppy beers. One of the best beers I have ever had is an Imperial IPA which depending on brewer is double or triple hopped. By the name Hopslam this clearly one of those beers embracing excessive hops. This is one that is regularly highly rated by the beer rating sites.
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http://www.ratebeer.com/beer/bells-hopslam/35488/

Here is my take.  I poured a twelve ounce bottle into a pint glass. Beautiful 3/4 inch head that didn't last particularly long. Thinner in body than I would have expected but a very nice mouth feel. It is very hoppy but also very well balanced so it is not shocking or almost painful to drink like some of the uber hoppy beers. The honey note is subtle and if it didn't say on the label brewed with honey you might not recognize that it is brewed with honey.

As a special occasion beer it is fantastic. At almost 16$ a six pack I won't be buying more than a six pack a year. It is really good but not that much better than other beers I enjoy at half the price. I would definitely recommend trying it if you don't mind shelling out the price.   It is a very flavorful, drinkable and satisfying beer.