Bell's Porter by Bell's Brewery

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Beer specs

Preferred vessel: Pint glass
Color: 29 SRM

Beer details: Rating: 80; Bell’s Porter; Brewery: Bell’s Brewery · Kalamazoo, MI; Variety: Ale · American Ale · American Porter; Alcohol: ABV 5.60% / ABW 4.48%; Preferred vessel: Pint glass; Color: Light Black (Porter) (29 SRM); Added by Phil Dokas

A robust porter for all occasions. A blend of dark malts give this beer flavors of coffee and chocolate with subtle roasted notes.Gold medal winner in the Brown Porter category Brewers Association World Beer Cup 2008.

Chocolate, Malty, Brown

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Reviews

Review by Backwards Bill

Rating: 83

Backwards Bill

drank this beer from a Pint glass in Washington, DC

March 27th, 2009 at 8:51 a.m.

Comment:
I was never much of a fan of porters as I tend to gravitate to hoppier ales, but since I made my first porter, I can appreciate them much more. The Bell’s porter is nice and roasty, with a soft and cakey mouthfeel. A beautiful cloudy head lasts throughout, and is especially delicious when served just below room temperature.

Characteristics: brown chocolaty hearty roasty soft
Review by James

Rating: 72

James

drank this beer from a Pint glass in Greenbelt, MD

April 29th, 2009 at 2:17 p.m.

Comment:
I’m generally not a huge fan of porters as many of them come off just tasting like wilted lettuce, but this one manages to capture the vegetable flavors of malts, without the impression one is drinking a salad.

Pours well, with a nice head that lingers. Strong lacing.

Aroma has hints of grass and copper. Mouthfeel is smooth and soft with a nice tingle. Aftertaste is “meaty” and yet tart.

Definitely improves in complexity as it warms.

Characteristics: malty meaty smooth
Review by TomFoolery

Rating: 85

TomFoolery

drank this beer from a Pint glass in Sedalia, MO

Aug. 16th, 2009 at 2:35 p.m.

Comment:
Oh so smooooooth! Gotta’ have some; am hiding it at work to maintain my sanity!

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