Two Hearted Ale - Bell's Brewery, Inc.

crewfan16

Minnesota

3.8/5  rDev -11.2%
look: 4 | smell: 3 | taste: 4 | feel: 4 | overall: 4

Finally have gotten around to reviewing this staple brew that I have been drinking for years. Poured from a bottle into a sam adams perfect pint

a- pours deep yellow, sort of apple juice in color with thick white fluffy head

s- nose seems a bit muted with some grassy light hop scent with a bit of lemon citrus and just a slight hint of tropical fruit

t- slight grapefruit like hop, a bit of lemon and some grassiness. finishes with a bit of pine resin. nothing overpowering

m- drinkability is very high. flavors are not overwhelming but linger on the palate nicely. finish is slightly dry and bitter, but again not overpowering. there is a reason this is my standard session ipa.

overall, still my go to session IPA. nothing too crazy, but for $8 a six-pack and considering its constant availability, I cant think of a beer I have had more of in the past few years.

Serving type: bottle

01-14-2012 02:24:23 | More by crewfan16

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

Zimm

New Jersey

4.25/5  rDev -0.7%

05-19-2013 21:15:09 | More by Zimm

ShawnMH

Indiana

4/5  rDev -6.5%

05-19-2013 15:31:28 | More by ShawnMH

dkline72

New York

4.75/5  rDev +11%

05-19-2013 13:22:36 | More by dkline72

somethingcreative

Indiana

4.25/5  rDev -0.7%

05-19-2013 11:30:44 | More by somethingcreative

dt_gbpackersfan

Missouri

4.25/5  rDev -0.7%

05-19-2013 04:44:47 | More by dt_gbpackersfan

yankinwis

Wisconsin

3.75/5  rDev -12.4%

05-19-2013 03:47:19 | More by yankinwis

jmckelley

Michigan

4.5/5  rDev +5.1%

05-19-2013 01:13:21 | More by jmckelley

creal92

Kentucky

4.75/5  rDev +11%

05-19-2013 00:16:30 | More by creal92