Two Hearted Ale - Bell's Brewery, Inc.

Brenden

Ohio

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

I had this beer, which I already love, on tap at the Bier Stube today.

The bubbly off-white head isn't massive from the tap (though the bartender makes sure to keep it that way) but has impressive staying power, never fading. Lacing makes a sheet on the glass and carbonation is lively.
The smell, as from the bottle, is foremost some nice cirtusy floral hops. Clean and raw, the flowery, earthy and herbal hops are well balanced by a very soft malt with the main purpose, it seems, of balancing.
The taste is to par with the aroma; first off comes a nicely balanced citrus and floral hops bitterness. Malts are light and some yeast give it a little bit of a firmer feel and some notes of grains. A dry finish lingers nicely, leaving notes of bitterness and a grapefruit-like citrus on the tongue. Again, the fresh rawness of the earthy, citrus and floral elements are key.
The mouthfeel is great, medium-bodied with some nice lively, but not overpowering, carbonation. It's crisp and even feels a little thick without being heady. There's just a great mix of chewy, smooth and crisp in here.

I was no less impressed from the tap, naturally. Still a great IPA.

Serving type: on-tap

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