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

tectactoe

Michigan

3.91/5  rDev -0.8%
look: 4.25 | smell: 4 | taste: 4 | feel: 3.5 | overall: 3.75

Pours a soft, velvety black color with a tan colored head that appears to get darker and darker as the beer continues. Head is big, fluffy, and lasts forever, however it leaves little lacing to speak of. Aroma is thick and can be noticed as soon as you pop the cap off of this one - concentrated with sweet and creamy coffee beans, roasted malts, and some deep, dark espresso at the tail end. Taste is more of the same; huge roasted malt body infused with roasted coffee. Starts off light, creamy, and sweet, then transitions into a darker, slightly bitter version of its former self. Toasted and roasty, up and down with some slight alcohol warmth hitting the very back of my tongue. Hints of black licorice become more and more prominent the more I drink. Hops don't make their appearance until the very end, but they are surely there; leafy and a bit ashy in character, they leave a nice trail of bitterness in the aftertaste that fades out with the sweetness in great harmony. Medium, silky body with an overall pretty low amount of carbonation.

I had this on tap at Bell's a while ago. The bottled version is not quite as good, but it's still a decent brew when all is said and done. Little pricey for what you're getting, though.

Serving type: bottle

12-12-2012 12:37:48 | More by tectactoe

ShreddedThumb

Michigan

3.75/5  rDev -4.8%

06-15-2013 16:03:42 | More by ShreddedThumb

djre4orm

Virginia

2.5/5  rDev -36.5%

06-13-2013 20:32:30 | More by djre4orm

Farnswurth

France

3.75/5  rDev -4.8%

06-13-2013 04:05:30 | More by Farnswurth

I_BYE_MI_BEER

Michigan

4/5  rDev +1.5%

06-11-2013 17:25:59 | More by I_BYE_MI_BEER

goblin7704

Ohio

3.75/5  rDev -4.8%

06-11-2013 16:31:40 | More by goblin7704

brez8791

Pennsylvania

4/5  rDev +1.5%

06-10-2013 20:40:54 | More by brez8791

bobbyr5

Michigan

4.75/5  rDev +20.6%

06-08-2013 16:17:33 | More by bobbyr5

peensteen

Ontario (Canada)

4/5  rDev +1.5%

06-08-2013 10:14:42 | More by peensteen

HardyA

Michigan

3.75/5  rDev -4.8%

06-08-2013 00:13:39 | More by HardyA

csparace

Illinois

4/5  rDev +1.5%

06-07-2013 02:09:38 | More by csparace

savagepm

Colorado

4.25/5  rDev +7.9%

06-06-2013 00:52:08 | More by savagepm

SHODriver

California

3.83/5  rDev -2.8%
look: 3.75 | smell: 4 | taste: 3.75 | feel: 4 | overall: 3.75

A: poured black into a pint glass with a small dark tan head that was quick to fade to a collar
S: smells of coffee, bitter dark chocolate and roast malt
T: tastes of coffee, roasty malt, and dark chocolate. swallow is more coffee and roasted malt
M: medium mouthfeel with soft carbonation and a slightly drying finish
O: overall, pretty solid. drinks easy enough with good flavors and nothing offensive about it. good coffee flavor but probably a bit one sided

Serving type: bottle

06-05-2013 05:11:44 | More by SHODriver

bigbeerfan

Illinois

4.75/5  rDev +20.6%

06-04-2013 03:07:58 | More by bigbeerfan

Rihup

Illinois

4/5  rDev +1.5%

06-03-2013 02:12:07 | More by Rihup

switzer

Oregon

3.75/5  rDev -4.8%

06-02-2013 15:53:57 | More by switzer

GrindFatherBob

New York

3.5/5  rDev -11.2%

06-02-2013 15:42:03 | More by GrindFatherBob

ohiobeer29

Ohio

4.25/5  rDev +7.9%

06-02-2013 05:32:38 | More by ohiobeer29

maq89

Pennsylvania

4.25/5  rDev +7.9%

06-01-2013 02:36:32 | More by maq89

Woodman70

Wisconsin

4/5  rDev +1.5%

06-01-2013 01:57:56 | More by Woodman70

Jas45678

Michigan

4/5  rDev +1.5%

06-01-2013 01:00:08 | More by Jas45678

craftbeerasian

Florida

3.75/5  rDev -4.8%

05-30-2013 16:08:45 | More by craftbeerasian

Plonk

Alabama

3.5/5  rDev -11.2%

05-29-2013 17:59:59 | More by Plonk

Fcolle2

Illinois

4.15/5  rDev +5.3%
look: 4.25 | smell: 4 | taste: 4.25 | feel: 3.75 | overall: 4.25

A: Pours dark black and slightly thick with a 2 finger tan head with great retention and lots of lacing all around the glass.

S: lots of dark roasted malt with toffee undertones. Hint of coffee are defiantly present on the front end.

T: loads of coffee upfront that persists into the bite from the roasted malt. The roasted character is really dominant in both the malt and coffee flavors however not overbearing. Lots of nice bitterness from the hops.

M: decently thick. Carbonation is there but very faint.

O: really good stout dominated by roast coffee characters. Great if you like strong coffee.

Serving type: bottle

05-29-2013 02:34:58 | More by Fcolle2

JVoyager

Michigan

3.75/5  rDev -4.8%

05-29-2013 00:35:36 | More by JVoyager