ksurkin (54), Norfolk, Virginia, USA
Apr 7, 2008
pours a clear amber color with a 1 finger off white head. aroma is slightly sweet, somewhat fruity, with some malt coming through. i get faint but pleasant aromas of dried pears and raisons. flavor is very light and very tasty. the malt is clearly dominant leaving a slightly sweet taste. nicely balanced by the hops that add bitterness. flavor is definitely fruity as described on the bottle. a very refreshing, drinkable ale.
Pawola22 (71), Kansas City, Missouri, USA
Aug 29, 2008 12 oz bottle from John’s Grocery.
Pours a slightly see through, but hazy amber/redish orange. No real head and no real lacing. A good amount of rising bubbles. Definite smells of pale malt, honey, lightly roasted caramel, and some citrusy hops. A very sweet malty flavor. Smooth and creamy for a pale malt ale with a medium body. The finish is sweet malty and bitter which lingers for the perfect amount of time. This is a fantasticly balanced beer. Overall, in my opinion, this may not be the finest beer ever made, but when it comes to session beers...this damn may be one of the best. The balance is perfect and for the style, this is superb.
 Steib (535), Queen Creek, Arizona, USA
Aug 26, 2008 As to my joy and luck finding this beer on vacation in a small town in northern Minnesota. Nice brown reddish color. Malt and caramel aroma was an eye opener. Malty and smooth was the flavor nice and creamy but not too heavy. Semi-sweet aftertaste some bits if hops on the tongue. One of the best amber ales.
JamesMulvenon (20), USA
Aug 25, 2008 Saw Bell’s Amber listed as a 94 in DRAFT magazine, so picked it up at the local beer store. Color is a light orange-red with a thick white head. The aroma is just the right mix of malt and caramel with a hint of hops. The flavor is full-bodied, with a strong sweet aftertaste and mouthfeel. This is an EXCELLENT session beer, and easily the best American amber I have had.
Foxbush (352), Richmond, Virginia, USA
Aug 23, 2008 This Amber Ale was purchased at the Caboose in Ashland, VA. Bells Brewery products have been above the average. This ale is no exception. the head was white and quickly dissapated. The deep copper color was clear and the aroma was of malt. The finish had some lingering bitterness. The body was light.
LearninBeer (130), Sterling Heights, Michigan, USA
Aug 21, 2008 From batch 7906, packaged on April 13, 2007. The aroma is stale, earthy. The head is white big with a little lacing. The body is copper and there are little particles floating throughout the glass - looks like carbonation stuck in a jello. I don’t remember particles before - there is sediment in the bottom of the bottle. the initial flavor is weak watery not much flavor, the body is light to medium and the texture watery. The carbonation is lively. This is not a fair rating as I had a case and sat on this for too long. I’ll re-rate in the future.
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