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

Bighuge

Minnesota

4.05/5  rDev +3.8%
look: 4 | smell: 4 | taste: 4 | feel: 4.5 | overall: 4

Nice opaque appearance with some yeast sediment noticeable. Thick brown head that is a bit fizzy. It disappears quickly. Smells of oats to me. Very inviting aroma. Very creamy mouthfeel. A slight spiciness is present, presumably from the rye. Medium body. Just a little viscous but not overbearing. At times, I think it tastes a bit like a chocolate candy bar. But I don't get that in every taste. Not overly bitter. Easy drinking. Quality Stout.

Serving type: bottle

03-23-2002 23:30:10 | More by Bighuge

DaPan

Ontario (Canada)

3.75/5  rDev -3.8%

03-30-2013 02:42:38 | More by DaPan

cosmonick

Indiana

3.75/5  rDev -3.8%

03-27-2013 02:13:26 | More by cosmonick

spycow

Illinois

3.75/5  rDev -3.8%

03-09-2013 23:52:47 | More by spycow

djrn2

New Jersey

3.75/5  rDev -3.8%

02-24-2013 01:37:11 | More by djrn2

acsprouse

South Carolina

3.75/5  rDev -3.8%

02-20-2013 09:07:10 | More by acsprouse

matjack85

Illinois

4.5/5  rDev +15.4%

02-11-2013 22:13:00 | More by matjack85

JDizzle

Indiana

4/5  rDev +2.6%

01-21-2013 18:26:20 | More by JDizzle

buzze40

Illinois

3.75/5  rDev -3.8%

01-13-2013 03:06:55 | More by buzze40

Jamesthebrit

Michigan

3.86/5  rDev -1%
look: 3.75 | smell: 3.5 | taste: 4 | feel: 3.75 | overall: 4

Thank you jebus, finally more fractioned ratings.

A: Pretty nice dark brown. A molasses color. Head is pretty weak.

S: An earthy acidity comes through. A bit of maltyness.

T: Very smooth. Malt, a kiss of alcohol, a bit of rye, a bit of smokiness. Pretty solid. A bit light.

M: Smooth, medium body. Finish is a bit too light and watery.

Overall this is a pretty solid beer. The flavors are all subtle which is both good and bad. It makes for an easy to drink beer. Problem is the finish is weak and I can't pinpoint any outstanding qualities. Pretty nice beer and worth checking out.

Serving type: growler

01-10-2013 22:37:45 | More by Jamesthebrit

TCgoalie

Michigan

4/5  rDev +2.6%

01-09-2013 20:49:40 | More by TCgoalie

pukahi91

Hawaii

3.5/5  rDev -10.3%

01-05-2013 17:42:58 | More by pukahi91

tectactoe

Michigan

3.68/5  rDev -5.6%
look: 4 | smell: 3.5 | taste: 3.5 | feel: 4.5 | overall: 3.75

Pours a deep, deep brown, almost black color, mostly opaque with a light tan head that is somewhat small and hard to bring out, even with an aggressive pour and a swirl of the glass. Aroma is chocolaty with slight coffee flavors surrounding it; silky, creamy, with a sweet aroma, much like a coffee loaded up with cream and sugar. Very smooth initial mouth feel; bittersweet chocolates come out and darken up as they warm on the palate. The heavy coffee flavors come out about halfway though - very similar to the aroma, the coffee profile is sweet, silky, and creamy rather than dark and bitter. Huge gashes of roasted malts hit the palate left and right, providing a nice ground for all of these other flavors to stand upon. Some bread-like rye finally comes out, but not much until the aftertaste. Slight hop presence, dry and ashy, provides a touch of bitterness to help balance the malty sweetness. Silky mouth, medium-thick body, low carbonation.

Seems like more of a milk/sweet stout than a regular stout. I would've liked the rye to play a more prominent part, but overall it was a pretty tasty beer.

Serving type: bottle

12-24-2012 06:25:27 | More by tectactoe

TheSevenDuffs

Ontario (Canada)

3.4/5  rDev -12.8%
look: 3.5 | smell: 3 | taste: 3.5 | feel: 3.5 | overall: 3.5

On tap at KBE.

A - Black with a thing layer of white head.

S - Light nose. Roast and a light chocolate aroma.

T - Roast, light chocolate and a hint of coffee. Fairly light overall but a decent flavour profile.

M -Medium body. Light carbonation.

Serving type: on-tap

12-23-2012 03:32:56 | More by TheSevenDuffs

Stinger80OH

Ohio

4/5  rDev +2.6%

12-13-2012 14:49:56 | More by Stinger80OH

Anonymous1

Illinois

4.25/5  rDev +9%

11-16-2012 07:52:01 | More by Anonymous1

dsuedbeck

Minnesota

3.75/5  rDev -3.8%

11-15-2012 23:13:58 | More by dsuedbeck

josephwa

Minnesota

3.5/5  rDev -10.3%

11-15-2012 17:38:28 | More by josephwa

SaxmanRick

Minnesota

4.75/5  rDev +21.8%

11-15-2012 14:53:14 | More by SaxmanRick

SkeeterBoganski

Colorado

3.65/5  rDev -6.4%
look: 3.5 | smell: 4 | taste: 3.5 | feel: 4 | overall: 3.5

'Earthy, dark chocolate aroma';

Appearance: significant head; strong lacing; deep brown in color

Smell: malty on the nose; seemingly light cocoa

Taste: chocolate malt in flavor; one of the lightest stouts I've tried

Mouthfeel: easily drinkable, not overly carbonated

Overall: easy and sessionable, but slightly bitter.

Serving type: on-tap

11-11-2012 01:09:40 | More by SkeeterBoganski

jrohrbacher

North Carolina

3.75/5  rDev -3.8%

11-02-2012 01:38:19 | More by jrohrbacher

Zaphog

Michigan

3.75/5  rDev -3.8%

10-31-2012 16:24:05 | More by Zaphog

a6ladd

4.25/5  rDev +9%

10-05-2012 20:52:12 | More by a6ladd

AndyH

Minnesota

3.75/5  rDev -3.8%

10-05-2012 13:02:19 | More by AndyH

CMERCE

4.5/5  rDev +15.4%

09-20-2012 02:06:46 | More by CMERCE