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Bells Octoberfest Beer

Bells Octoberfest Beer

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53
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An Oktoberfest/Märzen brewed by
Bells Brewery

Kalamazoo, Michigan USA

bottled
common

on tap
common

Broad Distribution
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2413.11/5.03.11/5.0Autumn5.8%65.4Dimpled mug, Lager glass, Stein P  Stats

Commercial Description:
A coppery amber lager that showcases a full bodied, malty flavor that is balanced by a refreshing bitterness derived from fine noble hops.

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 MHED (111), lisle, USA
3.2 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
6/103/56/103/514/20

Sep 24, 2007  
12 oz. btl. poured an orange and slightly hazy opaque color with small white head. subtle malt and bread, little hop presence, and finishes soft and slightly sweet. very nice and drinkable for style. great big session beer.

 esjaygee (918), Oak Creek, Wisconsin, USA
3 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
6/103/56/103/512/20
Nov 28, 2008  
Amber with no head. Aroma of toasted malt, grain and mild spice. Taste of malt, mild yeast and caramel. I’m a huge fan of Bells but this one is a bit sub-par though not a very exciting style to begin with.


 puzzl (1901), New York, New York, USA
3.4 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
7/103/56/104/514/20
Nov 28, 2008  
Pours a ruddy orange with no head. Kind of spicy, cinnamon nose, though keeps the underlying crispy munich oktoberfest aroma intact. Almost reminds me of a cross between a light pumpkin beer and a marzen. Flavor is gummy, and a bit salty and minerally, though is still pretty dead on style, despite the odd notes. Fairly easy drinking with a nice, gentle carb. Decent enough.


 CaryTheDude (489), Ripon, Wisconsin, USA
3.4 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
7/102/57/103/515/20
Nov 26, 2008  
Crushed with Jakebra. Damn good Oktoberfest. Lasted till November, too. Smooth as... uh... something really smooth.


 mar (754), Dallas, Texas, USA
3.7 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
7/104/58/103/515/20
Nov 26, 2008  
bottle thanks to Bman113vr. nice amber pour with a tiny head. caramel, malts and a nice scent of fall. very nice on the palate and a smooth flavor of caramel and a clean finish.


 Swalden28 (712), McKinney, Texas, USA
3.1 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
6/103/56/103/513/20
Nov 21, 2008  
Bottle thanks to BMan1113VR. Pours a clear bright orange with white head. Aroma of some caramel malt and spice. Flavor is malty, some spice, vegitable......did have odd after taste I didn’t find too pleasing....Light-med. body with high carbonation...Overall, this could have been better without that strange after taste.



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