Church Brew Bell Tower Brown Ale

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	61
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Brewed by Church Brew Works
Style: Brown Ale
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania USA

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unknown

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Ratings	Average	Score	ABV	Style Pctl	Serve in
28	3.22/5.0	3.2/5.0	5.3%	64.2	Dimpled mug

Commercial Description:
This American style brown ale is a great example that hops are not the only wonderful flavor in beer. Bring in the malt. Our Brown Ale has roasted overtones and a caramel rich body. But donâ€™t assume this beer doesnâ€™t contain any hops. Although not a dominant flavor, the hops very carefully round out this beer. Also, notice the color, our Bell Tower Brown Ale has a beautiful dark ruby hue which is perfect for this style.

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blank (998), Washington, Washington DC, USA

4	Aroma	Appearance	Flavor	Palate	Overall
4	8/10	5/5	7/10	4/5	16/20

Jul 23, 2002

Black as night, think as the morning fog. Great with the brickfire pizzas.

Vac (2389), San Diego, California, USA

3.8	Aroma	Appearance	Flavor	Palate	Overall
3.8	8/10	4/5	7/10	4/5	15/20

Aug 12, 2003

Pours with a dark brown body topped by a medium thick head with good lace left on the glass. Sweet nutty malt aroma with a very slight hoppiness. Sweet and slightly fruity malt flavor with a good maltiness and hints of hops. Medium bodied and smooth with a touch of dryness.

beerluvindave (194), Canonsburg, Pennsylvania, USA

3.6	Aroma	Appearance	Flavor	Palate	Overall
3.6	6/10	4/5	7/10	4/5	15/20

Feb 23, 2003

Very rich, smooth taste, with plenty of malt and caramel flavor! This is a great beer to compliment the great food at this restuarant.

ravidesai (915), Bombay, India

3.6	Aroma	Appearance	Flavor	Palate	Overall
3.6	6/10	4/5	8/10	3/5	15/20

Aug 24, 2001

argo0 (6907), Washington DC, USA

3.6	Aroma	Appearance	Flavor	Palate	Overall
3.6	7/10	4/5	7/10	4/5	14/20

May 26, 2003

Clear dark brown body with small head. Aroma and taste are moderately sweet and malty -- nutty, toasted, caramel/toffee. Bitterness is minimal, but is there at the finish for balance. Medium body. Nice brown ale.

Nuffield (2724), Roseville, Minnesota, USA

3.6	Aroma	Appearance	Flavor	Palate	Overall
3.6	6/10	4/5	8/10	4/5	14/20

Jun 9, 2003

This was my favorite of the brews here. Smooth, malty, chocolately...all very well done.

aaronh (201), McMurray, Pennsylvania, USA

3.6	Aroma	Appearance	Flavor	Palate	Overall
3.6	6/10	4/5	7/10	4/5	15/20

Sep 28, 2003

This is a solid brown, but the aroma is average. It has a nice rich caramel color and a thin white head that leaves a thin lace on the glass. It has a malt sweetness with a hint of caramel. Hops were subdued, like a good brown ale should be. Low ABV of 4.2 with a mild IBU of 20 make this one an easy drinker.

apost8n8 (123), Oklahoma, USA

3.5	Aroma	Appearance	Flavor	Palate	Overall
3.5	4/10	4/5	8/10	4/5	15/20

Sep 1, 2004

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