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Bells Amber Ale

Bells Amber Ale

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An Amber Ale brewed by
Bells Brewery

Kalamazoo, Michigan USA

bottled
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7263.45/5.03.45/5.06%93.5 English pint, Shaker P  Stats

Commercial Description:
Made from mostly pale malt and some Munich and caramel malts. These add a little sweetness, which is balanced by more hops. The result is a rich color and fruity flavor.

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 ebrowner88 (113), Blaine, Minnesota, USA
3.2 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
6/104/57/104/511/20

Apr 6, 2008  
Had on tap at the Bell’s brewery. It was listed as Bell’s Kalamazoo Amber Ale. Deep copper color. 1 finger white head. Sweet malt then clean finish. Not amazing but good for the style.

 BrewDad (1535), Olympia, Washington, USA
3.6 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
7/104/57/104/514/20
Jul 16, 2008  
12oz Bottle - Trade - Daknole
Aroma – Nice mild use of hops with a good malt nose.
Appearance – Dark Amber in color, Nice head and clear.
Flavor – A nice well balanced beer with great malts and the hops where very subtle.
Palate – Nice Mouthfeel, great texture with a good dry finish.
Overall – A great pint for the night.


 JF_GRIND (1199), Glenside, Pennsylvania, USA
3.3 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
7/103/57/103/513/20
Jul 15, 2008  
Picked up a six-pack of Amber Ale, and enjoyed the medium bodied, copper, hoppy ale from Bell’s. Picked up flavors of rye, fruit and caramel malt. Maybe a bit too high in alcohol for a session beer, but worked well with my palate.


 Cappadonna (100), Delray Beach, Florida, USA
3.9 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
7/103/58/104/517/20
Jul 13, 2008  
Pours hazy copper with lots of sediment.. Tan head. Has a sweet, mellow caramel aroma that is very inviting. Smells malty and reminds me of leather. Very well balanced with a Belgian taste as well as a fruity taste. Finishes nicely. The palate is smooth and greasy feeling, in a good way. One of the few amber ales that I actually like.


homebase (3), Spring Hill, Tennessee, USA
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4.4 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
8/105/59/104/518/20
Jul 8, 2008  
One of the best Amber Ales I’ve ever tasted. This one doesn’t fight for your taste buds with any unruly bitterness as it’s smoother and easy to drink. A bit darker color than other Amber products. Goes down smooth, so smooth that two or three bottles have been finished. Satisfying aftertaste w/o the bitter finish. Need to distribute this in TN!!!


 keepersj12 (382), Sicklerville, New Jersey, USA
3.9 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
8/104/58/104/515/20
Jul 8, 2008  
One of the best amber ales around. Just a nice clean aroma of hops with a beautifully balanced taste. Crisp clean finish. Excellent




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