Bell's Kalamazoo Stout - Bell's Brewery, Inc.

jdense

Oregon

3.98/5  rDev -1.2%
look: 4.5 | smell: 4 | taste: 4 | feel: 3.5 | overall: 4

12 oz. bottles obtained at Chevy Chase Wine and Liquor, DC, bubble-wrapped back to Orygun, consumed in The Big. 4.6.12.

Finger and a half billowing medium brown head, fairly slow dissipating with clinging solid lacing, over dark brown oapque body, really dark. Nose features complex amalgam of roast, some citrus, mild licorice, faint cocoa nib, a bit of grassiness, the aroma changed significantly once the beer warmed, chocolate notes became more assertive. Taste is more sweet than bitter, fruity up front, some roast not a lot of coffee (compared to Java Stout) in the middle, licorice towards the back-end mild resin bitterness in the back. As the beer warmed the chocolate became more prevalent. Mouthfeel pretty close to medium not heavy, good effervescence. A pretty filling beer for the ABV, on the heavy side a bit, pretty complex for style.

Serving type: bottle

04-07-2012 03:30:47 | More by jdense

PopnLoads

Illinois

4.25/5  rDev +5.5%

05-21-2013 15:30:27 | More by PopnLoads

johntfox

Florida

4/5  rDev -0.7%

05-21-2013 00:30:30 | More by johntfox

phunkychickita

Maine

3.5/5  rDev -13.2%

05-20-2013 16:58:42 | More by phunkychickita

InspectorBob

New Jersey

4/5  rDev -0.7%

05-20-2013 14:13:08 | More by InspectorBob

twelveinches

Washington

4/5  rDev -0.7%

05-20-2013 05:19:18 | More by twelveinches

drgonzo2k2

California

4/5  rDev -0.7%

05-19-2013 14:15:33 | More by drgonzo2k2

NJB145

Michigan

4/5  rDev -0.7%

05-19-2013 00:59:49 | More by NJB145

wac9

Pennsylvania

3.49/5  rDev -13.4%
look: 3.5 | smell: 3 | taste: 3.75 | feel: 3.25 | overall: 3.5

love the beer love the name pour black in a glass looks a little watery but thats ok its the taste that will keep you coming back for more frist taste of bitterness works for me i coulddrink this all night i taste chcolate and other goodness enjoy this and their bell porter are wonderful

Serving type: bottle

05-17-2013 18:28:40 | More by wac9

mverity

Florida

4/5  rDev -0.7%

05-16-2013 21:36:34 | More by mverity

shiguy16

North Dakota

4/5  rDev -0.7%

05-16-2013 15:00:53 | More by shiguy16

Demarais20

North Dakota

4/5  rDev -0.7%

05-16-2013 07:59:07 | More by Demarais20

GinsuDave

Michigan

3.75/5  rDev -6.9%

05-15-2013 10:18:18 | More by GinsuDave

JohnG190

New York

4.48/5  rDev +11.2%
look: 5 | smell: 4.5 | taste: 4.5 | feel: 4 | overall: 4.5

Poured into tulip. Served at 50 degrees.

Appearance - inky black with light brown head that stick around for a while.

Aroma - burnt malt, espresso, and dark chocolate dominate. Faint whiff of anise.

Taste - initial sweetness gives way to nice, ever so slightly bitter finish. Flavors follow aroma with slightly more licorice than aroma.

Mouthfeel - medium body with soft carbonation.

Overall - one could almost call this a session stout at 6% ABV, I now understand why this American stout is so talked about. Will definitely visit again.

Serving type: bottle

05-14-2013 23:21:58 | More by JohnG190

klingenator

Michigan

4.25/5  rDev +5.5%

05-14-2013 20:07:40 | More by klingenator

BigLittleHokis

California

4/5  rDev -0.7%

05-14-2013 06:34:57 | More by BigLittleHokis

bravefan44

Iowa

3.5/5  rDev -13.2%

05-14-2013 03:10:07 | More by bravefan44

ZombieJester

California

3.5/5  rDev -13.2%

05-14-2013 03:09:56 | More by ZombieJester

AmandaSchaefer

Wisconsin

4/5  rDev -0.7%

05-13-2013 23:11:36 | More by AmandaSchaefer

vrbulldog22

Ohio

3.75/5  rDev -6.9%

05-13-2013 18:26:52 | More by vrbulldog22

csfcmitchell

Texas

4.25/5  rDev +5.5%

05-13-2013 16:03:25 | More by csfcmitchell

Kubrickx

Illinois

4/5  rDev -0.7%

05-12-2013 18:01:20 | More by Kubrickx

mikeburd1128

New Jersey

4/5  rDev -0.7%

05-12-2013 17:20:31 | More by mikeburd1128

Lovely85

Florida

4.25/5  rDev +5.5%

05-11-2013 23:14:53 | More by Lovely85

kylehay2004

Florida

4.25/5  rDev +5.5%

05-11-2013 22:48:07 | More by kylehay2004