Two Hearted Ale - Bell's Brewery, Inc.

Philousa

California

4.4/5  rDev +2.8%
look: 3.5 | smell: 4.5 | taste: 4.5 | feel: 4 | overall: 4.5

One finger white head sits atop a clear pale, orangish brew. Patchy head has good retention. Leaves a thin, scattered lace on the glass. Strong floral and orangey aroma, light and zesty. Sweetish malt ist here behind the hops, which stand up grassy after a while. The malt isn't afraid to showcase its semi-sweet biscuity flavor before the hops turn bitter in your mouth, flashing citrus/orange before going full on grassy bitter. Lingers a good while with green (unripe) lemon zest. Easily drinkable and balanced. Not too much body to weigh you down. Bitterness makes you want to take a second before your next drink. Dry finish.

This is one great IPA. I'm sad I don't live in Bell's' distribution area, but was very glad to grab a sixer and enjoy it in CA. Well balanced, and very different from West Coast IPAs. Not as piney or resinous, this is still a bitter brew that I enjoy. A great change of pace and a good stand by.

Serving type: bottle

03-02-2012 04:55:01 | More by Philousa

Rdc67

Kentucky

4/5  rDev -6.5%

05-22-2013 20:24:27 | More by Rdc67

zacky_U

Michigan

4.5/5  rDev +5.1%

05-22-2013 17:39:10 | More by zacky_U

BigbROB

Illinois

4.5/5  rDev +5.1%

05-22-2013 16:07:17 | More by BigbROB

SmellsofMahagony

Texas

4.25/5  rDev -0.7%

05-22-2013 03:21:41 | More by SmellsofMahagony

ackeeper

Illinois

4.75/5  rDev +11%

05-22-2013 02:05:45 | More by ackeeper

In_Control_Mike

Massachusetts

4.5/5  rDev +5.1%

05-21-2013 22:35:20 | More by In_Control_Mike

Busker

Connecticut

4.5/5  rDev +5.1%

05-21-2013 18:05:03 | More by Busker

beerguy36

Tennessee

3.75/5  rDev -12.4%

05-21-2013 15:10:19 | More by beerguy36

RollTide7

New Jersey

4/5  rDev -6.5%

05-21-2013 12:39:19 | More by RollTide7

RealCoolHand67

Arizona

5/5  rDev +16.8%

05-21-2013 07:53:03 | More by RealCoolHand67

billbeers

Pennsylvania

4/5  rDev -6.5%

05-21-2013 04:06:03 | More by billbeers

bobbyr5

Michigan

4.5/5  rDev +5.1%

05-21-2013 03:53:58 | More by bobbyr5

CowsandBeer

Kansas

4.25/5  rDev -0.7%

05-21-2013 02:51:29 | More by CowsandBeer

rwbuffon

Alabama

4.25/5  rDev -0.7%

05-21-2013 01:55:40 | More by rwbuffon

eclipse54

Idaho

4.03/5  rDev -5.8%
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

ericwa1154

Texas

4.5/5  rDev +5.1%

05-20-2013 21:56:29 | More by ericwa1154

ElderBeagle

Maryland

4.25/5  rDev -0.7%

05-20-2013 18:16:29 | More by ElderBeagle

djschnabel

Minnesota

4.75/5  rDev +11%

05-20-2013 02:59:42 | More by djschnabel

assman79

Wisconsin

4.25/5  rDev -0.7%

05-20-2013 01:53:08 | More by assman79

Ctrauty

Minnesota

4.5/5  rDev +5.1%

05-20-2013 01:39:16 | More by Ctrauty

cb8282

Michigan

4.5/5  rDev +5.1%

05-20-2013 00:53:23 | More by cb8282

mobrockman

Florida

4.25/5  rDev -0.7%

05-20-2013 00:16:51 | More by mobrockman

IP-EH

California

4/5  rDev -6.5%

05-19-2013 22:06:09 | More by IP-EH

bcuz7

Florida

4.75/5  rDev +11%

05-19-2013 21:45:38 | More by bcuz7