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

hopfacebrew

Colorado

4/5  rDev +1.5%
look: 4 | smell: 4 | taste: 4 | feel: 4 | overall: 4

Another treat Kevin hooked up! Poured from bottle to a pint glass the beer is dark black with brown edges in the light with a decent 1 finger mocha colored head has decent retention and lacing. The nose is coffee dominated. Behind the coffee is roasted malt, baker's chocolate, and just enough alcohol warmth to remind you this is an Imperial. Similarly the flavor is dominated by coffee from start to finish. The roast, chocolate, and mild bitterness play 2nd fiddle but also provide a nice flavor. Full bodied and well carbonated. Finishes dry with a lingering coffee flavor. Overall, this was a treat. A bit too aggressive with the coffee, in my opinion, but still good!

Serving type: bottle

04-30-2012 17:41:35 | More by hopfacebrew

EricClayton

West Virginia

4.5/5  rDev +14.2%

05-18-2013 19:15:08 | More by EricClayton

Demarais20

North Dakota

4.75/5  rDev +20.6%

05-16-2013 07:58:43 | More by Demarais20

cyrushire

Florida

3.75/5  rDev -4.8%

05-16-2013 05:42:01 | More by cyrushire

GetTheYayo

Colorado

4/5  rDev +1.5%

05-16-2013 00:54:20 | More by GetTheYayo

Nolen12

Kentucky

4.25/5  rDev +7.9%

05-15-2013 05:15:59 | More by Nolen12

GinsuDave

Michigan

3/5  rDev -23.9%

05-15-2013 02:13:34 | More by GinsuDave

vrbulldog22

Ohio

4/5  rDev +1.5%

05-13-2013 18:26:40 | More by vrbulldog22

Jade

Ohio

3.75/5  rDev -4.8%

05-10-2013 23:58:18 | More by Jade

bconsidine

Maryland

4/5  rDev +1.5%

05-10-2013 18:24:42 | More by bconsidine

Roman5150

Michigan

4/5  rDev +1.5%
look: 4 | smell: 3.75 | taste: 4 | feel: 4 | overall: 4.25

bottle into chalice

appearance: black, slight off white 1 finger head, very intricate lacing

smell: very coffee/espresso forward (iced coffee to be specific), roasted earthy malts and dark chocolate/caramel, milk

taste: This is the most coffee forward beer i've ever tasted, tastes like a very dark and black java roast as the name would imply. Strong roasted malt, follows the nose, and s bitter hoppy dark chocolate finish. Very drinkable, yet also pleasantly bitter and dry from the earthy hops and coffee flavors.

mouthfeel: decent amount of carbonation, very thick full beer, feels like an iced coffee

overall: This is almost more coffee than beer, if you like black coffee you will like this. I prefer Stone's Espresso IRS over this, but I could easily drink this every morning. Better than Lagunitas Cappuccino Stout. Maybe not for everyone, but if you like strong coffee flavored beers Bells hit this one spot on.

Serving type: bottle

05-10-2013 07:00:02 | More by Roman5150

Arsenal0328

Indiana

4/5  rDev +1.5%

05-09-2013 23:39:08 | More by Arsenal0328

MSandahl23

Indiana

4/5  rDev +1.5%

05-08-2013 13:54:11 | More by MSandahl23

Johnnyramirez

California

3.75/5  rDev -4.8%

05-08-2013 03:34:55 | More by Johnnyramirez

cantfindme

North Carolina

4.5/5  rDev +14.2%

05-07-2013 04:42:44 | More by cantfindme

iaminside

Wisconsin

4.25/5  rDev +7.9%

05-02-2013 23:59:53 | More by iaminside

amcaleh

Indiana

3.75/5  rDev -4.8%

05-02-2013 12:33:07 | More by amcaleh

myron317

New Jersey

3.5/5  rDev -11.2%

05-01-2013 01:15:05 | More by myron317

ahbithwabm

Illinois

3.25/5  rDev -17.5%

04-30-2013 16:27:13 | More by ahbithwabm

SFNC

North Carolina

4/5  rDev +1.5%

04-28-2013 23:02:01 | More by SFNC

Devilman

Illinois

4.25/5  rDev +7.9%

04-27-2013 22:31:22 | More by Devilman

Boilerfood

Indiana

3.5/5  rDev -11.2%

04-27-2013 19:09:32 | More by Boilerfood

MWilt

Michigan

4/5  rDev +1.5%

04-26-2013 22:11:12 | More by MWilt

aflies

Arizona

3.5/5  rDev -11.2%

04-26-2013 05:21:33 | More by aflies

Kelp

New Hampshire

3.5/5  rDev -11.2%

04-23-2013 04:49:11 | More by Kelp