I like my beer limited and rare!

Although there are even more limited and rare beer releases out there, I decided to focus on one particular favorite release of mine. In the midst of what is known as 'Hopslam-mania', I remember how this release used to be 3 years ago. Since that time it has only grown in stature and the hunt to be slammed by this hop nectar has reached a frenetic peak in 2011.

Call around and just mention the word 'Hop' and the person on the other end will finish the sentence for you. Yes, they are that bombarded with phone calls for it. For the most part, unless you are on a list or happen to wait around on delivery day, you're best chance to try this hoppy delight would be those lucky food and bar establishments to receive a Hopslam keg.

If you are asking yourself if this beer is worth the chase, my response would be a resounding, YES! Straight outta Kalamazoo, Bell's Brewery Hopslam Ale is their quintessential annual release. This instant classic of an American Imperial IPA  is brewed with honey along with six different hops and on top of that dry-hopped with Simcoe hops. These hop varietals, along with the honey to balance out the bitterness, give this beer that smooth citrus aroma and a taste that even bests the aroma. They all make for a divine combination that will have you craving for more and at 10% abv this beer will catch up with you in a hurry considering how easy it goes down! A perfect beer to pair with breakfast, lunch, or dinner. Seriously. Highly drinkable and a fine replacement for banned substance addictions too.

 A new addition to this year's Hopslam release is the appearance of the 5 liter mini-keg. It is a more than welcomed addition to the mini-keg family as only their Two Hearted Ale, Best Brown Ale, and Oberon Ale have seen the inside of these prized vessels. An extremely limited amount of the Hopslam mini-kegs were produced and with a rumored run of approximately 7,600 available across the states that sell Bell's beers consider yourself lucky to possess one. Freshness is the key with any IPA and it doesn't get any better or fresh than a mini-keg! Now, who is ready to get Hopslammed?!!