Two Hearted Ale - Bell's Brewery, Inc.

eclipse54

Idaho

4.03/5  rDev -5.6%
look: 3.5 | smell: 4 | taste: 4 | feel: 4.5 | overall: 4

Just realized I didn't have a review for this one. Pulled a bottle from the fridge and promptly poured into a tulip.

Pours a translucent gold color with roughly two fingers of foamy, pure-white head. Medeocre retention, but phenomenal lacing. The aroma is of spicy, earthen hops, pine, orange, and grapefruit. There's some wet earth and a bit of grass, as well as some subtle floral notes. Perhaps a hint of caramel malt to round things out. It tastes of lemon, grapefruit, and orange citrus up front, with spicy, almost gritty hops following suit. Some earth, grass, and even a touch of coriander appear, and a tiny amount of sweet caramel finishes it off. The mouthfeel is light (but not watery), vibrant, and bitter. It finishes clean and doesn't linger any longer than desired. Overall, this is a great, well-rounded IPA that is easy to drink and full of flavor. It does a great job of showcasing aromatic, flavoring, and bittering hops all in one, and is one I'm happy to frequent.

Serving type: bottle

05-21-2013 00:33:50 | More by eclipse54

lsummers

California

4.19/5  rDev -1.9%
look: 4.5 | smell: 4 | taste: 4.25 | feel: 4 | overall: 4.25

Pours a cloudy golden slightly amber. Two finger fluffy cream colored head. Very attractive attenuation. Sticky lacing as the head slowly recedes.

Smells of some floral slightly citric and grassy hop notes. Almost like there's a touch of lavender mixed in somewhere. Slight caramel sweetness.

Taste stands out. The hops don't blow away the sweet dulce de leche malt notes. There is more of a grapefruit hop note than floral in the taste. Back end brings some of the slight lavender like floral hops.

Moderately carbonated and feels fresh and slightly sticky on the tongue.

Overall, this is a great ipa that stands apart from the crowd. I definitely will have and keep having this again.

Edit, I might be mixing lavender notes with mango. Seems odd but that was my initial thought.

Serving type: bottle

05-15-2013 16:37:58 | More by lsummers

bambam2517

Arizona

4.64/5  rDev +8.7%
look: 4.5 | smell: 4.75 | taste: 4.75 | feel: 4.25 | overall: 4.5

Sixer of 12oz. bottles, had my fourth out of the batch and I decided I was ready to review. I pick up something new each time and I'm loving this beer! Served at 45F. Should also mention I drank my first one at about 2 weeks after "born on", this one is a little past 4wks.

A - Bright golden body, good lacing all the way down the glass. Leaves a firm but not overdeveloped white froth. Tight sparkling carbonation.

S - This time, what I get is biscuits and honey. Other times, it has been apricot and mango, grapefruit and a hint of caramel. Each time, it has been top notch.

T - Backs up everything in the nose, outstanding complexity and achieves a balance between the flavor, the hoppiness and the yeast I could not find any hold to pick at. Perfect in that respect.

M - Impressed by the level of sweetness in this one, begins with a rush of soft sweet flavors and builds up to an enjoyable puckering bitter on the back palate. Finishes mildy though and leaves room for more.

O - Great, more than I expected, love eating my words when they are "lets see if this beer can really live up to the hype." Or in this case drinking them I guess...

Serving type: bottle

05-15-2013 03:32:53 | More by bambam2517

rjp217

Massachusetts

4.11/5  rDev -3.7%
look: 4 | smell: 3.75 | taste: 4.25 | feel: 4 | overall: 4.25

Had a fresh bottle poured into a pint glass versus a 3 month old (2/20/13) poured into a mug and my oh my what a difference in taste.

It pours golden brown, 1/2 finger head which leaves pretty quickly. I didn't get anything immediately noticeable on the smell. A little bit of sweet, malty bread, some floral hops. I get a tiny bit of bitterness and mild carbonation. It's pretty smooth, slight graprefruit, oranges, a tiny bit of pine.

Overall it's an extremely solid IPA. Very drinkable and the 7% fly's under the radar. I seeked this out for awhile and I am glad I did, very good take.

Serving type: bottle

05-14-2013 20:45:36 | More by rjp217

JMScowcroft

Vermont

3.78/5  rDev -11.5%
look: 4.25 | smell: 3.75 | taste: 3.75 | feel: 3.75 | overall: 3.75

Bell's Brewery, Inc. - Two Hearted Ale - 12fl oz bottle

Look - Pours a slightly hazy golden orange-brown with a good soapy head that dissipates quickly, leaving behind lots of sticky lacing. Minimal carbonation.

Smell - Aroma is tart and malty bread, hops are present but a bit muted. Faint citrus and floral hops. Did not get a "wham" from this one or a mouth-watering smoothness, bland.

Taste - A snappy carbonated malt bite with a tart almost Belgian sourdough finish. Hops are nowhere to be seen, a bit flat in flavor but not terrible. A smoother brew, malt takes the stage.

Mouthfeel - It is definitely smooth and drinkable, I'll give it that. Not boozy at all either, the problem is I am simply not getting anything that stands out and excites.

Overall - It's not bad, but it's also not great. It seems like it can't make up its mind. The malt is a bit dull and sour without being creamy, which takes center stage over the lack of hops. I realize that this is a high-rated brew and that others like it, but I simply was not one of them.

Serving type: bottle

05-13-2013 12:40:06 | More by JMScowcroft

hopsputin

California

4.4/5  rDev +3%
look: 3.75 | smell: 4.75 | taste: 4.25 | feel: 4.5 | overall: 4.5

a: hazy golden amber, almost yellow. 2 finger rocky white head.

s: wow - strong aroma, i'm smelling this as soon as i pour. tonsss of juicy pineapple. sweet malt and bread. aroma ends with passionfruit, grapefruit, toffee. so much sweet tropical fruit with a nice malt presence.

t: the first sip was a little bit of a let down. the second really allows for the flavors to sit in. honestly, there is very little (if any) bitterness here - which i really dig. caramel and toffee malts are the first thing you taste. you're then hit with peach, pineapple, and grapefruit. there is a large dank earthiness. ends with a faint pine/syrup flavor.

o: had been looking forward to trying this for a while (since the last time i passed it up). a little let down that the tropical fruit flavor wasn't as strong or sweet BUT this is still a really good beer. if you're like me and enjoy the maltier pale ales/IPAs then definitely give this one a try, your palate will thank you.

Serving type: bottle

05-11-2013 22:05:45 | More by hopsputin

Bosoxfan20

Missouri

4.21/5  rDev -1.4%
look: 4 | smell: 4.25 | taste: 4.25 | feel: 4 | overall: 4.25

A- Pours a golden/copper with an off-white head that lingers for quite a while. Sticky lacing.

S- Normally I have a tough time picking up on the smell of my beer when I drink at a bar. The smell of smoke and food generally mask the beer's aroma. That is certainly not the case here! This beer has a huge floral hop aroma and a wonderful bready malt base.

T- Follows nose wonderfully. One of the more floral hoppy beers I can remember. Some juicy tropical flavors and citrus also comes through, all riding on a delicious bready malt backbone. Not overly bitter as I suspect this one has a lower IBU than most of the style. Powdery yeast also comes through. Well balanced.

M- Very drinkable. Mid body. No alcohol detected. Light carbonation

O- Simply delicious. A little different take on the IPA as it packs a solid hop punch, but doesn't pound you to death with nothing but hops and massive bitterness. Certainly a must try if wanting a balanced IPA

Serving type: on-tap

05-06-2013 01:59:37 | More by Bosoxfan20

punky796

Michigan

3.61/5  rDev -15.5%
look: 4.25 | smell: 3.5 | taste: 3.5 | feel: 3.75 | overall: 3.75

Poured from the bottle into a pint glass.

A - Pours a cloudy honey-yellow, with about two fingers of white head. Lacing is respectable. Looks pretty much just like Oberon, but a quarter-shade darker.

S - Smells like an IPA. Dirt, grass, pine needles, hops beyond belief. This gets old after awhile. Citrus, I guess.

T - Tastes like an IPA. Basically all that stuff mentioned above, yet this particular one seems to have a little malt presence. Lo and behold, we have a somewhat unique IPA.

M - Thanks to the malt, it's actually pretty smooth for the style. Not as much carbonation though, so it's not quite so dry on your tongue. But overall, it still is.

O - Another case where I'm just not a fan of the IPA style, but I can tell it's a good one. If you like IPAs you'll love Two-Hearted Ale.

Serving type: bottle

05-03-2013 12:44:30 | More by punky796

Auraan

Arizona

4.4/5  rDev +3%
look: 5 | smell: 4 | taste: 4.5 | feel: 4.25 | overall: 4.5

Poured a nice cloudy amber color, with very little head. Standard IPA appearance but quite well done. Scents of malt, slight pine and slight citrus. Flavors are a nice balance of pine, pine resin, slight floral notes and very, very slight grapefruit and grapefruit pith. There is a strong malt backbone as well. Mouthfeel is medium bodied, with a resinous feel and moderate carbonation. It's a very good IPA, with a character different from the West Coast style I am used to, which makes it a nice change.

Serving type: bottle

05-03-2013 07:26:46 | More by Auraan

RaulMondesi

California

4.16/5  rDev -2.6%
look: 4.5 | smell: 3.75 | taste: 4.25 | feel: 4.25 | overall: 4.25

Like Paul Newman in a chain gang, Raul digs this. And you should have seen Raul's face when he first saw this thang in the cooler of his local SoCal liquor store; it was like the first time he saw Kim Kardashians booty in HD! Boooing!!!

Not the type of IPA that Raulsky is used to, but pretty solid down the line. Damn thing is beautiful because it is so light, but still hauntingly seductive.

Raul does this. Raul does this well and good.

Note - the beer was bottled 2-26-13 - today is 5-2-13. Yeah, Raul can only fantasize about what could be.

Serving type: bottle

05-03-2013 01:08:27 | More by RaulMondesi

magictacosinus

California

4.84/5  rDev +13.3%
look: 4.25 | smell: 4.5 | taste: 5 | feel: 4.75 | overall: 5

At last, Bell's Two Hearted Ale! Had this on tap at Hopleaf in Chicago, where apparently the relationship between this beer and that bar is about as institutionalized as Pliny is with Toronado Pub in SF. Served in a shaker pint glass. Review is from my notes.

Pours a gold amber clear color immediately reminds me of everything I love in IPAs. Shines beautifully in the light, completed with a cascading, massive amount of carbonation that rises to the top thanks to the Hopleaf's very own pint glasses with nucleation points (which I noticed later)! A a result, there's a half finger of head that lasts on this beer the entire time, and makes this instant eye candy. Tons of lacing stick to the glass, and every swirl further reveals this beer's oily, resinous nature that I wish were more common than not in these types of hoppy beers. Excellent stuff.

The aroma is filled with all kinds of fruity varieties that I love, ranging from bittered oranges, mangos, pineapple, and grapefruit, for starters. I'm loving the particularly earthy flavor that this beer has going for it right from the start, which is presented in the malts in a slightly sweetened, caramel-toffee combo, and within the delightfully mineral-y and integrated hop oil phenols. Slight graininess, and a kiss of alcohol that adds extra balance to the beer. I think I was whiffing at this like a total dork the entire time that I was consuming this. It's so porous and dank - yet not in an exaggerated but rather soothing manner.

The flavor is fantastic. Not only does get all of the fruity flavors in various separate stages of consumption - rather than lumping them all together in one giant, dank bouquet - but it contains an earthy, nearly rustic feel that's as great as any fresh homebrew. Oranges, mangos, pineapple, lemon, a smidgen of pine, and little bit of other dried citrus rinds mixed with some faded grassy texture. Very earthy, but in a way where you get the core of the hop flavors from the vine all the way to the soil it came from. Other than Zombie Dust and occasionally with Pliny, I've never had a hoppy beer other than this one that does it this well. Everything is well integrated, and when the hops are all said and done, you're left with a clean, hearty, slightly syrupy but never too sweet finish of grains and slight breadiness that works so well. The astringency is never too grating, and, in fact, drinking this every few minutes allows the resin to settle on the palate and bring forth more of those mineral and earthy properties.

Wow! Everyone that's ever raved about this beer was right about it's greatness. I wish I could have brought six packs of this home. I really don't need to finish with a huge closing statement about this beer. As someone who's just started homebrewing and a huge fan of hops when they're pervasive in a beer but not grating, and also with beers that strive to find so much balance and use such fresh ingredients - which many brewers fail to do with IPAs - this really is one of the hop masterpieces of this country. I hate to add so much to the hype, but find fresh batches of this and drink it on tap whenever you have the chance. If always this consistent, this is probably the best IPA brewed year-round in the country. And with that, I leave myself in mountains of hops and joy. My favorite beer I had on my trip to Chicago. One of my new favorite beers.

Serving type: on-tap

05-02-2013 22:22:10 | More by magictacosinus

Hendry

Vermont

4.53/5  rDev +6.1%
look: 4.5 | smell: 4.5 | taste: 4.5 | feel: 4.75 | overall: 4.5

There is a lot of mention on the BA site about Bell's, both Hopslam and Two Hearted Ale are names that appear often. Thanks to Bunzilla, who packs a porch crushing box, hooked me up right!

Light copper color with a 1 finger head,nicely effervescent without being aggressive. Impressive lacing and a white cap that stays put.

The nose is one of subtlety: hops are apparent,sort of a lemon tinged aroma in there with some grassy pine notes along with a slight bit of malt.

Taste is also subtle, not necessarily following the nose however the lemony tones are in there and it is a crisp IPA for certain. Light to medium bodied without feeling or tasting watery, this one goes down the hatch very easily, leaving a slight bitterness that is pleasant.

Not a hop bomb, not a malt bomb: the end result is a nicely balanced IPA without any booziness. There is a subtleness to Two Hearted Ale that makes it very palatable and a smooth, easy one to drink. Definitely recommended.

Serving type: bottle

05-01-2013 07:06:17 | More by Hendry

trxxpaxxs

New York

4.45/5  rDev +4.2%
look: 4.5 | smell: 4.25 | taste: 4.5 | feel: 4.5 | overall: 4.5

A: Pours a translucent gold with one full finger of pure white head. The foam takes a bit to settle and there is a decent amount of lacing left on the glass as it drinks.

S: The nose is light malt and a good helping of pine an citrus. I get a lot of orange and lemon and a good bit of pine. Nothing too crazy in the nose, here. It smells juicy and inviting.

T: It starts out sweet and covers the palate. The hops take charge in the middle where I get pine first and then some great orange and citrus notes a bit later. As it moves to the back end, I get more grapefruit type hops and a bit of yeast.

M: Medium bodied beer. It starts out wet, tightens up in the middle, and finishes slightly drying that to the carbonation. The grapefruit really intensifies after the beer is gone. With that being said, nothing is too intense. The balance of malt is hops is great. Super drinkable.

O: Wonderful beer. It's spot on for the style, and I love drinking this beer whenever I get the chance. I'm glad to have finally reviewed this one.

Serving type: bottle

04-29-2013 20:32:42 | More by trxxpaxxs

Kelsiemoeller

Michigan

3.26/5  rDev -23.7%
look: 3.75 | smell: 3.5 | taste: 3 | feel: 3.75 | overall: 3.25

Appearance: golden orange in color. fast fading head, not super carbonated

Smell: A bit of pine smell, but it is very vague

Taste: Very malty. The hop flavor is very prominant leaving a bitter aftertaste.

Mouthfeel: Smooth, even silky and full bodied.

Overall: I am not a huge fan of IPA's in general so I tried to be unbiased in my review. It tasted a bit less strong than some of the other IPAs I have tried so, for someone who doesn't typically like IPAs, it is not bad at all.

Serving type: bottle

04-29-2013 20:26:00 | More by Kelsiemoeller

tbeckett

Ontario (Canada)

4.41/5  rDev +3.3%
look: 4.75 | smell: 4 | taste: 4.5 | feel: 4.5 | overall: 4.5

Got this one from Total Wine in Tampa. From notes.

A - Poured bright and golden. Mild carbonation with a good 2 finger fluffy white head. Great finger of retention and great, thick lace rings. Beautiful.

S - Lovely grapefruit, pineapple, lime, citrus, crackery malt aroma. Not pungent, but nice.

T - Good hop again. Orange, floral. Less citrus and aggressive than aroma. Less abrasive than West Coast takes on the style. Very pleasant floral and orange flavour. Nice stuff. Balanced well and the floral hop flavour is nice.

M - Good carbonation, full body, not overly bitter but it's there.

O/D - A delicious IPA. Very sessionable and the ABV is well hidden. I could drink this one all day.

Serving type: bottle

04-29-2013 01:49:40 | More by tbeckett

BlurryVisi0n

New York

4.14/5  rDev -3%
look: 3.75 | smell: 3.5 | taste: 4.5 | feel: 4.25 | overall: 4

Served in pint glass.

Appearance: Simple amber, heavy bubbles on the body. Nothing to go crazy over. Body creates a white head rising to maybe 1/4".

Smell: light pink grapefruit scent, pretty descent wish it was more potent.

Taste: a fruity beer believe it or not, complex with citrus and hops. This beer as far as taste is concerned which in my opinion is the most important propery of all beers...incredible.

Mouth: a nice bubble texture obviously consisting of an almost heavy carbonation. Smooth...and I'm serious.

Overall: this beer is a flavor bomb, on tap here on my little getaway here in PA. Would I buy again, heck yea...I'm shooting for a few more. Salud.

Serving type: on-tap

04-28-2013 02:02:37 | More by BlurryVisi0n

Thaddeus

Michigan

4.29/5  rDev +0.5%
look: 3.75 | smell: 4.25 | taste: 4.5 | feel: 3.75 | overall: 4.25

Appearance: Dark amber colored with an average sized off-white head.

Aroma & Taste: You'll love this if you're a hop head. Strong hop notes. Starts hoppy with a long finish that has some sweetness at the end. Herb notes and pine, possible grapefruit notes at the end giving it a slight sweetness. Overall though, it's hoppy and bitter.

Serving type: bottle

04-26-2013 15:49:43 | More by Thaddeus

noahallington

Michigan

4.5/5  rDev +5.4%
look: 4.5 | smell: 4.5 | taste: 4.5 | feel: 4.5 | overall: 4.5

The aroma is overwhelmingly hoppy! Notes of pine and hop are pretty much the only distinguishable scents. However, I was a bit disappointed when the beer wasn't as bitter as it smelled like it was going to be. It seems like the bark was worse than the bite. The finish was clean and hoppy. I'm not generally a fan of the IPA style, with it's overt hoppiness, but this one was done in an exceedingly balanced way, that made it a joy to drink.

Serving type: bottle

04-25-2013 23:15:41 | More by noahallington

superspak

Michigan

4.23/5  rDev -0.9%
look: 4 | smell: 4 | taste: 4.5 | feel: 4 | overall: 4

12 ounce bottle into signature pint glass, bottled on 3/12/2013. Pours moderately hazy golden amber color with a nice 2 finger dense and fluffy white head with incredible retention, that reduces to a nice cap that lasts. Nice spotty soapy lacing clings down the glass. Aromas of grapefruit, orange zest, lemon zest, floral, grass, slight pine, bread, light honey, and floral earthiness. Very nice aromas with good complexity of hop notes; with well balanced malt. Taste of big grapefruit, lemon zest, orange zest, floral, grass, light pine, bread, light honey, and floral earthiness. Moderate floral citrus bitterness on the finish; with lingering notes of citrus, citrus zest, floral, grass, light pine, bread, and light honey on the finish for a good bit. Fantastic complexity and balance of hop flavors; with a great malt balance that still showcases the hops; and zero cloying flavors after the finish. Medium carbonation and body; with a lightly creamy, smooth, and moderately sticky mouthfeel that is nice. Alcohol is very well hidden with only a slight warming noticed after the finish. Overall this is a highly excellent IPA! Great balance and good complexity of hop and malt flavors; and extremely smooth to drink. A highly enjoyable offering.

Serving type: bottle

04-25-2013 03:53:00 | More by superspak

Jacurdy60

Alabama

4.35/5  rDev +1.9%
look: 3 | smell: 4.5 | taste: 4.5 | feel: 4.75 | overall: 4

A-Pours a light golden/yellow color with a thin white head that dissipates quickly. Looks unimpressive

S-Sweet and malty on the front of the nose, but then a crisp hoppy bite hits you that is balanced well with sour grapefruit, lemons, and astringent hops

T-Follows the nose. A great malty front precedes a hoppy bite. The sweet, malted backbone balances well with this citrusy hops in the finish. Goes from malty sweet to bitter, citrusy hops, then back to the malted sweetness. Very well rounded brew.

MF-Damn smooth for an IPA. I'm very impressed. The body is chewy but is still crisp in the finish.

O-Complex, well rounded and balanced. Each flavor makes itself known and the notes are balanced perfectly in every aspect of the tasting experience. My favorite Bell's brew so far.

Serving type: bottle

04-22-2013 02:52:06 | More by Jacurdy60

orcsinspace

Virginia

3.88/5  rDev -9.1%
look: 3.75 | smell: 4 | taste: 3.75 | feel: 4 | overall: 4

My second beer from Bell's, and this one is much better. I did like it, but whoever gave this beer a 95 rating at BA needs to stop drinking on the job. It is a good beer, but just like with the other beer I had from Bell's, there are too many on the market where I live that shame this one, and shame it hard. Beer is becoming like indie rock was 15 years ago--the more obscure, the better people will think it is.

The head was nice on this, and the color was a rich, typical IPA color. Very standard. There was some nice lacing down the glass, but nothing like you'd get from a Ranger, or a Torpedo.

The smell was very standard, and if you have ever had an IPA before, imagine that. This one is more piney than citrusy, so I do like that.

The taste was also very standard, and again, more pine. It tasted fairly fresh, and had a nice bitter bite to it.

Overall, a decent beer, but where I live this beer rings in at nearly 12 bucks for six at the grocery. This beer is overrated, and while it is good, I just can't justify spending that much on a six pack.

Bell's is middle of the pack for me, and I have to admit that I am let down. All I have hear about lately is Bell's it seems, but this is really nothing special.

Serving type: on-tap

04-21-2013 19:10:56 | More by orcsinspace

beerpirates

Belgium

3.78/5  rDev -11.5%
look: 3.75 | smell: 3.75 | taste: 3.75 | feel: 4 | overall: 3.75

12 oz bottle

Pours cloudy golden color with a fluffy white head.
Aroma is crisp, citrus, lightly floral, bitter.
Taste is hoppy and bitter, lemon rind, pine, spicy.
More bitter than the aroma may suggest. Not a lot of malt being highlighted here. Nice lacing.
Clean, crisp mouth feel. Medium carbonation. Really hop-forward. Tastes stronger than the ABV.
Definitely a well-made IPA but i had better

Serving type: bottle

04-21-2013 16:12:39 | More by beerpirates

Das_Reh

Florida

4.35/5  rDev +1.9%
look: 4 | smell: 5 | taste: 4 | feel: 4 | overall: 4.75

This is one of my absolute favorite brews, and it's always a special treat to get one. At nearly $13 a six-pack from the local liquor store it's not something I get often.

The appearance is a golden color with a thick, light tan foamy head... almost TOO foamy at times.

The smell is the hallmark of this brew. It is incredibly floral and fruity, with hints of mango and pine. It is a treat for the nose and my favorite part of this beer. I often keep the bottle for a few minutes after I've drank it all just because I enjoy the fruity aroma.

The taste is delicious, though I am disappointed that it doesn't deliver as strongly as the nose does. It is bitter, being a pale ale, and nicely balanced with sweet malt and tropical fruit. There are noticeable notes of mango and maybe pear. There is a strong presence of bitter grapefruit. The hops add a nice bitter, resiny touch. The finish is crisp and dry. Occasionally makes me pucker from the bitterness, but enjoyable nonetheless.

It is medium bodied and feels nice on the tongue, the carbonation is smooth and silky.

This beer is one of my absolute favorites and is readily available only minutes from my house. Well worth the price for such a delicious, drinkable, and sweet-smelling brew.

Serving type: bottle

04-21-2013 04:13:39 | More by Das_Reh

CMUbrew

Michigan

4.28/5  rDev +0.2%
look: 4.25 | smell: 4.5 | taste: 4.25 | feel: 4 | overall: 4.25

Bottled on 03/04/13

A: Golden-straw in color, slightly hazy in appearance. Cream colored head of varying bubble sizes. Fair amount of carbonation rising to the top.

S: Very floral, citrus peel, faint pineapple fruit.

T: An excellent blend of flavors - floral, grapefruit and orange peel, orange fruit, mellow pineapple, earthy, faint yeast. Soft bitterness and a highly balancing biscuit and dough pale malt presence.

M: Pretty light, but not watery. Being a little on the thin side makes it go down very easy, so I don't have a problem with it, I would just typically expect a bit more body from a beer of this ABV.

O: A very good IPA that I think has reigned supreme in Michigan for a long time, although I think it has been passed in recently by a number of offerings from Short's. For the price though, Two Hearted is damn tough to beat. I will also add that I think Two Hearted on-tap beats it from the bottle by a noticeable margin.
Note: Bottle date does not match up with the review date because this full review is overriding a previous 'Had' rating.

Serving type: bottle

04-17-2013 22:29:42 | More by CMUbrew

emmasrue1

Michigan

4.36/5  rDev +2.1%
look: 4.5 | smell: 4.5 | taste: 4.25 | feel: 4.25 | overall: 4.5

Love this beer. Smooth, crisp tasting beer with an outstanding color. Drink it from a very nice pilsner. A real treat. Most of our friends and relatives are crazy for this beer. It is one of my favorites. The smell is strong and powerful and the taste is excellent.

Serving type: bottle

04-16-2013 17:25:49 | More by emmasrue1