Two Hearted Ale - Bell's Brewery, Inc.

cosmicevan

New York

4.7/5  rDev +10.1%
look: 4 | smell: 4 | taste: 5 | feel: 4.5 | overall: 5

Poured from 12oz bottle into Duvel tulip.

A - Poured a clear golden yellow-orange with a thin foamy head and semi-sticky lacing. The carbonation jumped from the bottom of the glass steadily in an almost champagne like manner.

S - Citric hops with some earthy undertones. Sweet and malty. Nicely balanced.

T - Spicey hops. Not too bitter. Very even tasting with a good hops presence. One of my favorite IPAs.

M - Very even and alive. Leaves a cooling taste in my mouth with a subtle bitterness. Crisp and clean. Refreshing.

D - Extremely drinkable IPA. The ABV is deceivingly well hidden in this brew.

edit (5/18/2011) - re-read this review as I had a fresh 2 hearted (first one in a LONG time) and every word/rating holds true for me, cept maybe the beer's appearance...seemed more murky than clear.

Serving type: bottle

08-13-2010 23:48:42 | More by cosmicevan

kal4478

Ohio

4/5  rDev -6.3%

06-19-2013 18:52:28 | More by kal4478

DRBiser

Maryland

4.25/5  rDev -0.5%

06-19-2013 18:49:07 | More by DRBiser

koveras225

Indiana

4.25/5  rDev -0.5%

06-19-2013 05:20:55 | More by koveras225

larbush

Illinois

4.25/5  rDev -0.5%

06-19-2013 02:00:33 | More by larbush

taylor714914

Pennsylvania

4.5/5  rDev +5.4%

06-18-2013 23:44:36 | More by taylor714914

andholio

West Virginia

4.25/5  rDev -0.5%

06-18-2013 22:45:32 | More by andholio

Mardrommar

Pennsylvania

4.43/5  rDev +3.7%
look: 4.5 | smell: 4.25 | taste: 4.5 | feel: 4.25 | overall: 4.5

The label on the back describes the beer as having a crisp finish and a strong floral hop aroma. On the bottom of the label, the bottling date is listed as 02/06/13

Poured into a Libbey tulip glass.

Pours a beautiful golden color with bright yellow highlights. Formed a soapy finger-width head that dissipated within the first 5 minutes. Leaves a spotty amount of lacing that has a soapy consistency. A minor cm or so head remained throughout the duration of the drinking session.

As described, the aroma is potently floral and hoppy. A sweet, bready malt pierces the hop aroma, giving way to a floral scent. Hints of pine, grass, citrus, grapefruit, and lemon are present. The aroma is very well balanced. No one scent truly dominates (not including the sharp sweetness from the malts). Mouthfeel is light and has moderate carbonation.

The initial flavor is citrus that instantly gives way to the bready, caramel sweetness from the malts, and then transitions into a bitter, floral finish with a slight astringency. The finish is crisp and moderately dry. The finish is not extensive at all. Aftertaste is bread and hops.

This beer is extremely well balanced and highly drinkable. One of the more pleasant IPAs I’ve had in recent memory.

Serving type: bottle

06-18-2013 20:28:14 | More by Mardrommar

Auztan

Illinois

4.75/5  rDev +11.2%

06-18-2013 19:30:26 | More by Auztan

sudsy2drunk

Indiana

4/5  rDev -6.3%

06-18-2013 18:37:11 | More by sudsy2drunk

cujim

Pennsylvania

2.5/5  rDev -41.5%

06-18-2013 12:58:56 | More by cujim

PJTool

Hawaii

5/5  rDev +17.1%

06-18-2013 09:12:12 | More by PJTool

scotorum

Massachusetts

3.9/5  rDev -8.7%
look: 4 | smell: 3.5 | taste: 4 | feel: 4 | overall: 4

Picked up two of these as part of a mixed-six in Traverse City Michigan two weeks ago.

Tulip glass fill from a 12 oz. bottle.

a. A happy translucent orange. Thin head shrank to a nice white surface film with a heavier foam ring which spread evenly as lacing as it was drained.

s: Mild fruitiness.

t: Nice light vaguely citrus with enough hop bite to let you know it's there.

m: Refreshingly light. Quite a lot of carbonation.

o: A great warm weather drink. If it were not for the alcohol, and if it had more citrus notes, you might think you were drinking a fruit cocktail.

Serving type: bottle

06-18-2013 05:48:07 | More by scotorum

Andrew041180

Massachusetts

4.25/5  rDev -0.5%

06-18-2013 01:38:51 | More by Andrew041180

mikehillman

Pennsylvania

3.75/5  rDev -12.2%

06-18-2013 01:19:21 | More by mikehillman

SawyerMI

Michigan

4.25/5  rDev -0.5%

06-18-2013 00:57:50 | More by SawyerMI

KyleMA

California

4/5  rDev -6.3%

06-17-2013 23:54:25 | More by KyleMA

McAndrew

North Carolina

4.5/5  rDev +5.4%

06-17-2013 23:51:23 | More by McAndrew

TargaFlorio

Indiana

3.75/5  rDev -12.2%

06-17-2013 23:41:36 | More by TargaFlorio

bcostner1

Tennessee

4/5  rDev -6.3%

06-17-2013 23:32:26 | More by bcostner1

beans923

Pennsylvania

3/5  rDev -29.7%

06-17-2013 17:57:55 | More by beans923

ajtorres311

Florida

4/5  rDev -6.3%

06-17-2013 17:29:17 | More by ajtorres311

slapperloon

Missouri

4.25/5  rDev -0.5%

06-17-2013 15:17:12 | More by slapperloon

ILiveOffHops

New Hampshire

4/5  rDev -6.3%

06-17-2013 02:19:12 | More by ILiveOffHops

jpizzle

Massachusetts

3.75/5  rDev -12.2%

06-16-2013 22:06:59 | More by jpizzle