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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
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Broad Distribution
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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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 GMUcrew7 (183), Cincinnati, Ohio, USA
3.5 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
6/105/57/103/514/20

Dec 13, 2007    Updated: Dec 15, 2007
12oz bottle. Aroma is malty with a nut and caramel undertone. Flavor is nutty, dry and a hint of alcohol. A good brown ale, but Bell’s does have some better brews.

 unclemike (351), Ft. Riley, Kansas, USA
3.5 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
7/104/57/104/513/20
Sep 5, 2008  
Lightly roasted caramel malt aroma from the reddish brown body with a medium head. The palate is medium. Sweet malts with some nutty flavors start things off. Some yeast tastes follow and finish off the brew.


 kmweaver (2015), Takoma Park, Maryland, USA
3.3 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
5/104/57/104/513/20
Aug 30, 2008  
12oz bottle, courtesy of Kyle. Thanks! Pours a dark, clear reddish-brown color; light-tan head with fine-bubbled lacing. Basic dried fruits and brown sugar in the aroma; kind of bland. Medium mouthfeel: chewy brown sugar, toasted malts, and basic dried fruits; very drinkable, and lightly toasted (like me); pretty solid stuff, aside from the lax aroma. Medium finish: toasted malts, brown sugar, and touches of chocolate.


 stison42 (311), Blacksburg, Virginia, USA
2 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
3/103/54/103/57/20
Aug 26, 2008  
Cloudy brown. Not much aroma. No head. Toasted malty taste that is so-so. No depth. No intrigue. Just a beer. Flavor and aroma not enough to want another.


 fidel (147), Livermore, California, USA
3.4 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
6/104/57/103/514/20
Aug 24, 2008  
Thanks AgentSteve. Dark amber brown, sweet, nutty, lightly roasted malt, grainy, little caramel, dry finish.


 AgentSteve (786), Livermore, California, USA
3.3 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
6/104/56/103/514/20
Aug 24, 2008  
Pours lighter than other browns, but decent looking opaque ruddy brown with a thin halo of a cream colored head. The nose is sweet and kind of crystal malt like. This carries into the flavor along with an earthy grain like flavor. Decent dry finish.




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