Well got my hands on a sixer of this years batch of the much hyped/discussed Bells Hopslam.
Im a big fan of DIPA's and I had one last year and loved it, so this year a sixer sounded way better.
And beer delivers as advertised.
The smell is a very strong and pleasent citrus and pine.
Taste is great mix of complex flavors, some sweet from the honey, citrus, the obvious wallop of hops, its fantastic. Mouthfeel is medium, nice aftertaste.
The relatively high 10% abv might be a surprise if you didnt read the label. It is masked exceptionally well, the beer is so drinkable, this one would creep up on you.
A definite 5 out of 5.
*edit* never done this before, but if anyone with access to Pliny/Abyss/Dark Lord that cant get Hopslam, and is interested in a trade, PM me. I cant get any of those in VA.
Last edited by montman; 01-16-2010 at 12:02 PM.