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

screamking

Ohio

3.81/5  rDev -5.5%
look: 3.75 | smell: 3 | taste: 4 | feel: 4.25 | overall: 4

12oz bottle poured into snifter.

Appearance-pours black with very light brown head that goes away quick. 3.75

Aroma-burnt coffee, small amount of licorice, bit of chocolate, more of a overall burnt smell then roasted. 3

Taste-roasted coffee, licorice is there but not as heavy as advertised, brown sugar, roasted malts. the opposite of the burnt smell, it has a roasted taste. 4

Feel- medium-light feel, coats clean, not to bitter, taste lingers well. 4.25

Overall- thank god the burnt smells I got weren't in the taste. This would make a wonderful session beer for stout lovers. Not the best stout out there but one that is above average for sure. Price is right for the flavor you get. This would be one I get again. 4

Serving type: bottle

02-11-2013 01:46:20 | More by screamking

IpaSipa

Massachusetts

4/5  rDev -0.7%

05-26-2013 00:39:33 | More by IpaSipa

lccrunchy

Pennsylvania

4.5/5  rDev +11.7%

05-26-2013 00:06:49 | More by lccrunchy

bshiban

Pennsylvania

3.5/5  rDev -13.2%

05-25-2013 16:08:50 | More by bshiban

fourize

Florida

4/5  rDev -0.7%

05-24-2013 18:42:38 | More by fourize

JF1917

Georgia

4.5/5  rDev +11.7%

05-24-2013 01:40:12 | More by JF1917

mikeincharleston

South Carolina

3.5/5  rDev -13.2%

05-23-2013 01:18:53 | More by mikeincharleston

Jade

Ohio

2.25/5  rDev -44.2%

05-23-2013 00:59:14 | More by Jade

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