Hopslam Ale
A double IPA that Bell's describes as a biting, bitter ale, with a name that tells you what to expect. At 10% ABV it pushed the limits of what an IPA could be when it was first brewed about twenty years ago, using Pacific Northwest hop varieties that were then at the cutting edge of hop innovation. Bell's is based in Kalamazoo, Michigan.
Tasting Notes
AI-generated sensory profile for Hopslam Ale
Serve at 8–11°C for the best flavour balance and aroma expression.
The curved shape concentrates hop aromas and supports a thick head. Essential for aromatic ales and IPAs where the nose is half the experience.
About Double IPA
Style guide · what to expect · how to find alternatives
What is a Double IPA?
IPAs are hop-forward ales with 5.5–7.5% ABV and IBU 40–70+. Bold hop aroma — citrus, tropical, resinous — with firm bitterness and a dry, clean finish.
Finding a similar Double IPA
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