Bell’s Hopslam Ale is back for 2011.

The beer pours up with a very nice deep golden color. The head fades quickly to traces around the edge of the glass.

The aroma slaps you in the face with citrus and pine characteristics.

The flavor is full of citrus bitters with a very mellow hint in the background of malts.

You can without a doubt see why fans of this beer make plans every year for the release of it.

I am looking forward to tasting the draft and cask conditioned versions in the coming days.