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Bells Porter

Bells Porter

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93
overall
A Porter brewed by
Bells Brewery

Kalamazoo, Michigan USA

bottled
common

on tap
common

Broad Distribution
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7383.68/5.03.68/5.05.6%94English pint, Stem glass P  Stats

Commercial Description:
A dark ale for all occasions. A blend of dark malt gives this beer flavors of coffee and chocolate with some smokey roasted notes.

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 a10555 (109), West Chester, Ohio, USA
4 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
7/104/58/104/517/20

Dec 29, 2007  
Poured a very dark color with a very thin head. Very Malty and smoky. Very drinkable, actually since I started typing I’m already on my second bottle.

 lordeche (334), Bridgewater, Massachusetts, USA
3.4 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
7/103/56/104/514/20
Oct 6, 2008  
Dark brown with some amber highlights and an off-white head. Aroma is mild with notes of roasted malts, cocoa, vanilla, and nuttiness. Flavor is also mild, bordering on thin, although the flavor that is there is good- chocolate, vanilla, and some slight smokey roasted notes. Creamy mouthfeel is nice.


mcjay (74), Neenah, Wisconsin, USA
3.2 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
6/103/56/103/514/20
Oct 5, 2008    Updated: Oct 6, 2008
Dark amber/black color with a thin tan head. Mild roasted and slightly sweet aroma with a robust but smooth taste, a bitter finish and a hint of chocolate.


WakeandBake (89), Greenville, Michigan, USA
4.2 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
7/105/58/104/518/20
Oct 4, 2008  
Bottle.A nice dark oily pour,with a thin light tan head.Nice aroma of coffee,smoke,and tobacco. Thick body,with flavors of dark coco,coffee,and toasted malt,creamy mouthfeel. Very Nice


Moggman (40), Columbus, Ohio, USA
4 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
8/104/57/104/517/20
Oct 2, 2008  
Bottle. Pours dark brown/black with brown head. Malty flavors with coffee and chocolate notes. Finish is hearty, would go well on a winter night.


 MrRain (317), O’Fallon, Illinois, USA
4.4 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
8/105/58/105/518/20
Sep 29, 2008  
12oz bottle poured into a large tulip glass. BP pours black with a medium-sized brown head, much like a stout. The nose consists of coffee and smoke. The body is thick for a porter; it borders on a stout. It is creamy and smooth. Bitter flavors of coffee and chocolate dominate but are balanced with pepper and a light dairy flavor. This is a wonderful porter and I look forward to drinking the other five.




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