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Bells Debs Red Ale


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463.68/5.03.57/5.0Summer7%98.3English pint, Shaker
Commercial Description:
Originally made for the annual E.V. Debs memorial Kazoo Night at Tiger Stadium held by the E.V. Debs Society. A rich ale, ruby-red in color single hopped with Centennial hops. A single batch offering brewed once a summer.
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 1FastSTi (2560), Glendale, Wisconsin, USA
3.4 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
6/104/57/103/514/20
Aug 11, 2009  
Tap at Maduro’s. The beer kind of reminds me of Bear Republic’s Hop Rod Red but is much lighter and not quite as good. Hops didn’t really fit, but I guess that’s because this is an Amber Ale.


 shigadeyo (2263), Harrison, Ohio, USA
3.7 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
7/103/58/103/516/20
Jul 27, 2009  

3/28/2008: Bell’s Deb’s Red smells more like an IPA than an Amber Ale. It has lots of fresh Centennial dry-hop aroma. The hoppiness carries through the flavor atop a caramel and rye-like maltiness. This beer has a moderate bitterness the lingers through the dry finish. The beer itself is a murky brown-amber with a frothy head. For an Amber Ale, this beer is quite good.

Draught (pint) at Dilly Deli in Mariemont, Ohio. Rating #37 for this beer.


 coyotehunter (548), , Michigan, USA
3.7 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
7/104/58/103/515/20
Jun 18, 2009  
If this was an IPA as they say it is, it would be mediocre. As an amber its pretty good. Nose is caramel malt and some citrusy fruit. Pours a somewhat murky reddish orange with a tan head. The plastic outdoor cup doesnt help at all, but the taste is ok.some caramel, pine, and fruit are the biggest flavors here with a light bitter to it. Good stuff, though I had higher hopes for my 60th Bells rating. Tasty.


 Rogueone (506), I F&ckin’ hate those guys from, Ohio, USA
3.9 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
7/104/58/104/516/20
Jun 2, 2008  
On tap @ Eccentric cafe 3/16/08. This is the one beer I really wish I could get outside of the EC. It is delicious, and probably one of my favorite amber examples. Flavor is smooth, toasted sweet caramel malts, but has a very crisp dry finish that makes it a great brew for the warm weather.


 Tmoney99 (4734), Cincinnati, Ohio, USA
3.6 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
6/104/57/104/515/20
Apr 9, 2008  
Draft at Bell’s tasting. Poured a hazy copper color with an average creamy off-white head that was mostly diminishing and had good lacing. Good malty and citrus hoppy aroma. Medium body with slick dry texture. Moderate well balanced smooth flavor with a medium bittersweet finish of moderate to long duration. Good brew.


 TPaliga (212), Munster, Indiana, USA
3.6 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
6/104/56/103/517/20
Apr 8, 2008  
Light hop aroma. Malty, full body with little hop finish. Nice amber, but not my favorite. on tap at eccentric cafe.


 nolankowal (850), Columbus, Ohio, USA
4.2 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
9/103/59/104/517/20
Mar 24, 2008  
On tap @ Bells tasting. Deep orange pour with an off white head. Aroma of citrus, toasted malt, tropical fruits...all very bright. Flavors of crisp spicy hops, toasted malt, citrus, and a bit of pine. Medium/light body bittersweet with a soft carbonation and a bitter finish. They need to remake this one as it was damn good and would be a perfect session brew for spring. Held up really well.


 AllAboutStout (605), Cincinnati, Ohio, USA
3.7 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
7/103/57/104/516/20
Mar 17, 2008  
On tap at the Eccentric Cafe on my Michigan road trip. Pours a reddish light brown in color with a nice half inch head sitting atop. Plenty of hops in both the nose and taste. Now this is a red that I can get into. Not my favorite style, but I would have no problem drinking alot of this one. Glad I had the opportunity to try.



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