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Tropical Hopslam

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A double IPA packed with notes of pineapple, mango and passionfruit, which Bell's presents as a juicy twist on its Hopslam. At 9% ABV it sits just below the 10% of the original, which Bell's first brewed about twenty years ago with Pacific Northwest hops. It carries the Hopslam name of the Kalamazoo, Michigan brewery.

ABV
9%
Bitterness
Very bitter
Citrus hop bitterness
SRM
amber9
PaceSipper
Where this beer sits
Body
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
drysweet
Bitterness
mildbitter
Texture
crispcreamy
Balance
malt-forwardhop-forward
What makes this beer itself
tropicaljuicyfruity
tropical
juicy
fruity
hoppy
citrusy
Aroma
Tropical fruit aromatics dominate the nose, with pronounced pineapple and mango notes layered over supporting passionfruit.
not found:piney,caramel,clean,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Tropical Hopslam

◎ Appearance

A bright golden-amber body with excellent clarity and a persistent white head that clings to the glass in fine, delicate layers. Carbonation is vigorous and well-integrated, creating a lively visual presence throughout the pour.

golden-amberclearfine lacingwell-carbonated

◌ Aroma

Tropical fruit aromatics dominate the nose, with pronounced pineapple and mango notes layered over supporting passionfruit. Noble hops contribute a refined floral and citrus undertone, while subtle Malz sweetness provides structural balance without dominating the profile.

pineapple, mango, passionfruitnoble hopscitrussubtle malt sweetness

◐ Taste

The palate opens with juicy tropical sweetness that carries through the mid-palate, where ripe fruit character mingles with a clean, herbal hop bitterness. At 9% ABV, the alcohol sits well within the beer, neither intrusive nor thin, and the 80 IBU bitterness provides a measured, integrated finish without harshness.

juicy fruit-forwardherbal hopsbalanced alcoholmoderate bitterness

◑ Finish

The finish is dry and crisp, with tropical fruit echoes fading into a lingering hoppy dryness. A light bitter edge persists cleanly on the palate without astringency.

dry finishhoppy fade
82
hopIQ score
Aroma
85
Taste
82
Appearance
84
Finish
78
Serve at 8–11°C

Serve at 8–11°C for the best flavour balance and aroma expression.

Tulip glass

The curved shape concentrates hop aromas and supports a thick head. Essential for aromatic ales and IPAs where the nose is half the experience.

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About Double IPA

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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.

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