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Bells Best Brown Ale

Bells Best Brown Ale

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A Brown Ale brewed by
Bells Brewery

Kalamazoo, Michigan USA

bottled
common

on tap
common

Broad Distribution
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6163.53/5.03.53/5.05.8%94.8 Dimpled mug P  Stats

Commercial Description:
This is a rich brown ale perfect for the fall. Exclusive use of all Belgian specialty malts give a rich yet dry finish to this beer.

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DeppityBob (28), South Bend, Indiana, USA
5 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
10/105/510/105/520/20
Feb 15, 2008  
Absolutely the best brown ale I have ever had. Spicy and caramelly and nutty in the nose, thick long-lasting head, a little citrust and hppy perkiness, but overall deep richness and malty goodness. Sweet and a slightly sugary finish. Beautiful deep ruby color held up to the sun. Great unwinding beer!


 I.C.suds (186), Da U.P. eh?, Michigan, USA
4.8 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
9/105/510/105/519/20
Feb 22, 2002  
This is the only beer I’ve had that was cask conditioned. I had it at the Berkley Front. If you are ever in the Detroit area, check out this and two other hand pulled beers as well as 48 more on tap on 12 mi near Woodward.


Under-age Drinker (64), Colorado, USA
4.7 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
9/105/510/104/519/20
Nov 18, 2000  
ALthouth served to me by a poor host (it is that deisle guy, he had the beer in the freezer for an hour before i got to it)this beer is phenonminal. I thouroughly enjoyed the smooth and robust flavor that hit my mouth lika a ton of bricks. Bell’s Brown......VERY WELL DONE


vanabbema99 (13), Grand Rapids, Michigan, USA
4.5 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
9/105/59/105/517/20
Jul 28, 2001  
This is my favorite Brown Ale; I’m never disappointed by Bell’s, and recommend all their beers.


 Odin (123), Kalamazoo, Michigan, USA
4.5 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
7/105/510/105/518/20
Mar 19, 2002  
Ludacris to say that Newcastle is better or even as good as this brown. It truly is the best.




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