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Bells Rye Stout

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89
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bottled
common

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common

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RatingsAverageScoreSeasonalABVStyle PctlServe in
4003.54/5.03.53/5.0Winter6.7%86.1English pint
Commercial Description:
An abundance of rye grains provide a spicy twist to otherwise traditional stout flavors. A unique approach to an entirely new style of stout.
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 Travlr (727), Washington, Washington DC, USA
4 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
8/104/58/105/515/20
Oct 28, 2009  
On draught at RFD. Deep chestnut brown with a scant white head. Aroma of rye bread with some roasted coffee beans. Very creamy body, almost chewy like a Guinness. Very subtle flavor of dark milk chocolate at first, progressing to a dark pumpernickel, then finishing with a bitter edge. A keeper.


 jstraw (758), Chicago, Illinois, USA
3.9 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
7/105/58/103/516/20
Oct 28, 2009  
Dark mahogany with big, foamy brown head / Light roast coffee and chocolate nose / Medium body, chewy but slightly thin, with good balance and dry finish / Flavors of dark roast coffee, milk chocolate, and some spicy rye on the finish / Good, not one of their best.


 MoDog (917), Griffith, Indiana, USA
3.6 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
6/103/58/104/515/20
Oct 27, 2009  
12oz bottle (Batch 9370) served in an English pint glass. Dark brown pour with a thin, short-lived head of tan foam. Light lacing. The aroma consisted of chocolate, caramel, rye, and toasted nuts. The flavor was more rye forward, featuring a nice spiciness followed by chocolate, heavy roast, a bit of smoke, and also some caramelized sugar. Medium to full-bodied with a light amount of prickly carbonation. If you enjoy rye, there is plenty in this beer. Interesting stout...pretty good.


 noncaloric (607), Madison, Wisconsin, USA
3.4 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
5/103/57/104/515/20
Oct 27, 2009  
Clear dark brown pour, moderate beige head, spots,of lace. Faint nutty aroma. Full spectrum of dark malt flavors, mostly chocolate and dark fruits, a bit of toffee. Slightly sweet, offset by hops bitterness and a spicy alcohol edge. Despite the non-aroma, a very full, well harmonized flavor. Medium body, warm, zesty on the palate.


 beernbourbon (264), chicago, Illinois, USA
3.6 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
7/103/57/104/515/20
Oct 27, 2009  
Bottle. Pour is dark, almost reddish brown with a medium beige head. Aroma is spicy, black pepper, coffee, and mildly chocolaty. The spicy characteristics of rye come through nicely. Flavor is also notable spicy with a prominent rye flavor. Flavor also has notes of black pepper, a fairly large sweet kick near the finish and an ashy finish with hints of coffee. Interesting stout.


 flatmatt (223), Northville, Michigan, USA
3.5 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
7/104/57/103/514/20
Oct 27, 2009  
12 oz bottle. Pours bloack with a light tan head. Aroma is roasted rye with coffee and cream notes, a touch of anise. Flavor has lots of smoke and roast, coffee and rye. Good, but a little too much roast coffee for me.


 badgerben (3592), Blaine, Minnesota, USA
4 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
7/104/58/104/517/20
Oct 26, 2009  
Opaque dark brown color with a medium head that quickly falls. Strong, spicy rye aroma. Lots of bread and earth. Nutty, rye, caramel flavors. Almost like pumpernickel bread. A bit of smoke towards the end. Medium mouthfeel. Excellent


 carl4beer (400), Fairfax Station, Virginia, USA
3.7 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
7/103/57/104/516/20
Oct 24, 2009  
Draft at rustico. Dark with thin head. Aroma is roasted with some sweetness. Moathful has a big rye bitterness that complements the roasted malt well. Nice dry finish.



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