Hell Hath No Fury Ale - Bell's Brewery, Inc.

GPHarris

Alabama

4/5  rDev +5.8%
look: 3 | smell: 4 | taste: 4 | feel: 4.5 | overall: 4

a - poured a one finger thick coffee-colored head into a tulip glass that left a thin ring which disappeared halfway through. the body was dark brown, almost black that reminded me of licorice.
s - yeasty with nice roasted malt and coffee aromas.
t - coffee, chocolate, yeast, dark fruits, baked bread.
m - very thick mouthfeel and creamy.
o -another winner from bell's. very pleasant, complex, and drinkable.

Serving type: bottle

11-26-2012 18:54:14 | More by GPHarris

dbrauneis

New Jersey

3.68/5  rDev -2.6%
look: 4 | smell: 4 | taste: 3.5 | feel: 4 | overall: 3.5

A: Pours an opaque jet black in color with some dark brown and dark amber highlights and moderate amounts of visible carbonation. The beer has a quarter finger tall tan head that slowly reduces to a couple of medium sized patches and a thin ring at the edges of the glass. Moderate amounts of lacing are observed.

S: Moderate aromas of roasted malts with chocolate, caramel, molasses, dark fruits, and quite a bit of spices.

T: The beer is pretty sweet with notes of chocolate, cocoa, caramel, and molasses over the top of roasted malts. There are dark fruit flavors in addition to the spicy Belgian yeast.

M: Full bodied with moderate amounts of carbonation. Slightly chewy.

O: I really enjoyed this brew and the taste made me think this contained an actual Belgian yeast strain. This is definitely a beer that you will want to sip slowly.

Serving type: bottle

11-22-2012 02:22:03 | More by dbrauneis

rlee1390

Indiana

3.93/5  rDev +4%
look: 3.5 | smell: 4 | taste: 4 | feel: 3.5 | overall: 4

A-Black in the glass, brown around the edges, one finger head that doesn't last long.

S-Molasses, candied sugar, plums, dark fruits, some chocolate and a wee bit of coffee.

T-Candied sugar, plums, dark fruits, good balance but no bitterness.

M-Medium bodied, not much carbonation though.

O-A solid Belgian brew. Could be better but a nice easy drinking brew.

Serving type: bottle

11-21-2012 22:00:30 | More by rlee1390

tdm168

North Carolina

4.05/5  rDev +7.1%
look: 4 | smell: 4 | taste: 4 | feel: 4.5 | overall: 4

A - black with a short, soft, off white head

S - roasted malt, sugar, Belgian yeast, faint spice

T - roasted malt, faint spice, caramel, faint bitterness, some cinnamon, some chocolate

M - full bodied, smooth, well carbonated

This is a really nice beer. It's like a Belgian stout. It has both American and Belgian qualities. The spices are sublte but add complexity and nuance. I would definitely like to have this again.

Serving type: bottle

11-16-2012 02:16:14 | More by tdm168

Beer_Runner

3.93/5  rDev +4%
look: 3.5 | smell: 4 | taste: 4 | feel: 3.5 | overall: 4

Bottled on 10/03/12 and aged about one month before opening.

A: The pour began slowly and became increasingly aggressive but this did not cause the beer to form a head. So not head to evaluate. The brew is a deep, dark mahogany color and absolutely opaque.

S: The aroma is fairly robust and consists of sweet dark roasted malt, toasted barley and just a few hints of prunes and chocolate.

T: The taste has a Belgian yeast spice and a little bready yeast, along with sweet malt and some toasted grain; and, there are again just a few hints of dark dried fruits and chocolate.

M: The body in on the heavier side of medium, and is very smooth and finished clean. There is very little carbonation and that seem to work just fine for this beer.

O: This beer has a unique combination of flavors and does not fit neatly into any particular style category – it is just a darn good beer. It successfully combines the best aspects of a Belgian double and a stout. This combination results in a pleasing and robust dark beer. This beer may not appeal to everyone, but if you like Belgian doubles and stouts this beer is able to pull-off that rare feat of blending the best of both styles into one beer.

Serving type: bottle

11-14-2012 01:49:12 | More by Beer_Runner

EricMehon

Illinois

3.7/5  rDev -2.1%
look: 4 | smell: 3 | taste: 4 | feel: 4 | overall: 3.5

Just cracked open my first round of Hell (Hath No Fury). Black in color, dark tan/brown head. Medium to full-bodied. The balance of roast and chocolate is superb, and the dark fruits, though more subtle with this brew are there. Rather stout-like, but I'm okay with that. Not exceptional but damn solid

Serving type: bottle

11-11-2012 04:45:17 | More by EricMehon

Ryan011235

Ohio

3.13/5  rDev -17.2%
look: 2.5 | smell: 3.5 | taste: 3 | feel: 3.5 | overall: 3

Poured into a Bell's tulip on 11/5/12

11523 PKGD 10/03/12

Very dark brown; nearly black in the glass save a few grape juice highlighted streaks. One finger head thins considerably. Not much lace.

The aroma has a fair amount of toasted dark bread and a hint of roastiness and smoke. Fruits have a good showing - tart apple, apple butter, banana and hints of raisin. Mild yeast spice. Maybe a dusting of cocoa powder.

The taste starts with a fruity twinge, coupled with a moderate herbal hop presence. From there is thickens up with a bready middle and finishes dry and rather spicy. Hints of alcohol linger. Raisins and some sugary tones.

The body is close to medium-full; partially slick from alcohol and sugars and partially gritty. Carbonation is vigorous bur calms down over time.

It started off rough, but pulls together by about halfway through the glass. Decent enough, but I'm in no hurry to try it again.

Serving type: bottle

11-06-2012 03:44:03 | More by Ryan011235

kirkpjr

Alabama

3.83/5  rDev +1.3%
look: 3.5 | smell: 4 | taste: 4 | feel: 3.5 | overall: 3.5

Into a tulip.

A: Pours a murky dark brown that is barely translucent. A half inch of mocha head quickly fizzes away.

S: Raisins and other dark fruits with a strong spice - cinnamon and brown sugar maybe?

T: The fruits are mild with a chocolate malt that outshines most of the BSDA components there might be. Seems to lean more stoutish in style.

M: Very thick and not as much prickly carbonation you would expect for the style. Drinks almost like a stout.

O: Interesting twist on the style, but does not leave me wanting more. The purchase of a single served it's purpose.

Serving type: bottle

11-02-2012 22:39:17 | More by kirkpjr

RWLawman

North Carolina

3.28/5  rDev -13.2%
look: 3 | smell: 3 | taste: 3.5 | feel: 3.5 | overall: 3

A - Very dark, almost black in color. Actually reminded me a lot of a coffee stout in appearance. Thin khaki colored head that dissipated quickly.

S - Strong roasted odor with a hint of alcohol and some malts as well.

T - Dark fruit, malt, some hints of chocolate, and a very slight alcohol warming sensation.

M - Most definitely full, with a sticky texture that coats your mouth. Light carbonation.

O - I'm not very experienced in this style, but as far as tasty beers are concerned, this one was unique. Not something that necessarily jumps off the page, and I prefer Dogfish Head Raison d'etre over this, but still a decent selection.

Serving type: bottle

11-02-2012 00:46:11 | More by RWLawman

yamar68

Minnesota

3.05/5  rDev -19.3%
look: 4 | smell: 3 | taste: 3 | feel: 3 | overall: 3

Dark cola brown body - near stout status... a good amount of light brown head retains and laces well.

Peat moss, root beer, molasses, faint Belgian yeast, vanilla, more root beer, some cream soda qualities, maybe a hint of cinnamon... peculiar.

Candi sugar, obvious root beer, some brown ale bits, mellow licorice, this beer is weird.

Honestly I'm not sure why they continue to brew this one, especially at this price. This is a rare strike from Bell's.

Serving type: bottle

10-31-2012 02:31:49 | More by yamar68

augustgarage

California

3.93/5  rDev +4%
look: 3.5 | smell: 4 | taste: 4 | feel: 3.5 | overall: 4

Poured from a 12oz bottle into a wide mouthed tulip. Bottled 10/3/2012.

Cordovan and sienna highlights flit about beneath the dark brown background. A small wheat head forms a lasting crust and collar up top. Good retention, average (at best) lacing.

Unctuous estery aromatics suggesting raisins, prunes, brown sugar, and plenty of Belgian yeast. Hints of toffee and chocolate as well. Delicate and inviting.

Heavy malt base is draped in wave after wave of peppery yeasty phenols. Brown bread, bitter root, and walnuts appear mid-palate. Low bitterness is present throughout to offset the malt. Dry, leafy finish.

Smooth, well carbonated, medium-bodied mouth-feel.

Lacks the depth and complexity of the best Belgian ales, but this ale is still brewed to style, just with the emphasis on drinkability over other concerns.

Serving type: bottle

10-29-2012 03:08:22 | More by augustgarage

andrewjraab

Michigan

3.78/5  rDev 0%
look: 3.5 | smell: 3.5 | taste: 4 | feel: 3 | overall: 4

A - Very dark brown almost black color. Decent muddy brown head that quickly disappears to a tiny ring around the glass. After my first drink it left a nice layer of lace reminiscent of a the outline of a fire. I thought that was pretty sweet considering the name of the brew.

S - This one threw threw me off a bit until I discovered this has Belgium roots. Sweet malty smells, clove, phenolic, brown sugar.

T - Again, by looks almost fooled on this one. Looks like a porter/stout, but definitely not. Nice smokey flavor up front followed by malty and sweet goodness. Not much bittnerness to balance it out would be my complaint.

O - This is definitely solid and took me down a different path than I thought. I would try this again and definitely recommend it.

Serving type: bottle

10-27-2012 01:14:38 | More by andrewjraab

deadonhisfeet

Kentucky

3.78/5  rDev 0%
look: 4 | smell: 4 | taste: 3.5 | feel: 4 | overall: 4

Poured from a bottle into a Leffe goblet. The pour is very dark reddish-brown with a nice tan head. The nose has some yeasty notes, sweet bready notes, dark fruit, and a little bit of a roasty or smokey quality.

Medium-full body and nice, firm mouthfeel. Taste follows the nose quite well. There is some sweet dark fruit, some bready, cookie-like notes, ginger, cardamom, and that same little hint of smokiness right in the back of the palate. The carbonation keeps the sweetness and smokiness from getting too intense, though a bit of each lingers on the finish. The smokiness gives it a roasty quality, almost like a stout.

Overall, a nice dubbel, but not really in the same league as a top-shelf Trappist dubbel. The depth of flavor and pastry-like taste typically brought on by Belgian yeast strains doesn't seem to be present here. Still, it has a distinct flavor all its own and is tasty in its own right. Fans of dubbels should try this one. I doubt you've ever had one quite like it.

Serving type: bottle

10-26-2012 00:21:34 | More by deadonhisfeet

curasowa

New York

3.55/5  rDev -6.1%
look: 4 | smell: 4 | taste: 3 | feel: 4 | overall: 4

Appearance: Dark, dark red with one finger of tan head that fades slowly with a uniform curtain of lace.

Aroma: Strong roasted notes, with bits of cocoa, burnt malt and tobacco.

Taste: Thick, creamy and pretty sweet, this beer fully coats your mouth and doesn't let go. Roasted malt shows up in the middle before a chalky and sweet finish that is fairly lingering.

The Rest: Pretty tasty, but definitely not my favorite BSDA. The roasted notes are overpowering and it's a bit lacking in depth.

Serving type: bottle

10-19-2012 23:28:35 | More by curasowa

hardy008

Minnesota

2.45/5  rDev -35.2%
look: 3 | smell: 2.5 | taste: 2 | feel: 3 | overall: 3

Pours black with a 3 finger mocha colored head with pretty good retention and spotty lacing. The aroma has dark roasted malt, dark fruit, cherries, and licorice. I am not sure that I like having dark roasted malt in a BSDA.

Tastes much like it smells with dark roasted malt, dark fruit, cherries, and a small amount of licorice. Sweet, with some bitterness from he dark roasted malt. I am not sure I care for the dark roasted malt or the licorice / anise taste, in what is classified as a BSDA, but I don't think is a bad beer either.

Full bodied, chewy, with below average carbonation and a roasted malt / licorice aftertaste. Not something I would buy again.

Serving type: bottle

07-14-2012 23:22:27 | More by hardy008

jsisko01

Michigan

3.38/5  rDev -10.6%
look: 3 | smell: 3 | taste: 3.5 | feel: 3.5 | overall: 3.5

My review may be a little off because the date on the bottle reads 10/18/2011..

Appearance - Pours a pitch black color with a thin, tan frothy head that disappears instantly. Has very thin lacing..

Smell - Strong scent of coffee and toffee. Along with some dark chocolate and roasted malts.

Taste - Identical to the smell, along with a nice sweetness to it.

Mouthfeel - Medium body with mild carbonation.

Overall - I don't like dark ales but I know that this tastes good for the style it is. So I'll give it an honest rating.

Serving type: bottle

05-01-2012 03:40:33 | More by jsisko01

jzeilinger

Pennsylvania

3.5/5  rDev -7.4%
look: 3.5 | smell: 3.5 | taste: 3.5 | feel: 3.5 | overall: 3.5

A - Pours a very dark burgundy brown color with a thick head that simmers to a even thin layer of creamy head that really sticks to the sides of the glass.

S - Chocolate roasted malt, cocoa, and a little bit of charcoal.

T - Follows the nose with chocolate roasted malt, small traces of cocoa, a touch of smokey flavor, and a little bit of dark fruit. There's a mild lingering bitterness coming from the chocolate malt.

M - Medium thin body, not heavy, not too sticky, mild carbonation.

O - Well balanced and an interesting mix that works but I can only handle one bottle of this malty concoction.

Serving type: bottle

04-25-2012 01:20:25 | More by jzeilinger

cratez

Ontario (Canada)

3.18/5  rDev -15.9%
look: 3.5 | smell: 3.5 | taste: 3 | feel: 3.5 | overall: 3

12oz bottle purchased at Plum Market in Ann Arbor, MI.

Pours a pitch black hue with one finger of tan foam and some stringy lacing on the tulip.

Smell is roasted and nutty malts, blueberry, bubblegum, vinous aromas, cardamom, clove, red plum, faint cocoa, and smoke.

Taste is roasty malt, dark pit fruit, candi sugar, vinous red wine-like tartness mid-palate, slight cocoa and smoke, nondescript spiciness precedes a vanishing aftertaste. Doesn't do much for me.

Mouthfeel is thick and creamy, full-bodied, smooth middle, spicy and prickly hop bite transitions to a bone dry, chalky finish.

Overall, it seems like the brewer has mixed a dubbel and stout to craft this quirky take on a BSDA, but the end product fails to excite me. It's really just a malty ho hum strong ale that pales in comparison to the Belgian greats. I'm glad I got to try this since it's one of the rarer offerings from Bell's; however, I won't be purchasing again.

Serving type: bottle

03-26-2012 04:16:42 | More by cratez

HuskyinPDX

Washington

3.55/5  rDev -6.1%
look: 3.5 | smell: 3.5 | taste: 3.5 | feel: 4 | overall: 3.5

12oz bottle opened on 2-23-12.

A - Pours a cola brown with a small fizzy dark brown head. Gone almost instantly.

S - Boozy old fruit and sweet raisins.

T - Similar to the smell, stronger fruit.

D - Lower carbonation and a medium body.

O - Swwet, low carbonation, but still pretty damn good.

Serving type: bottle

03-18-2012 05:12:14 | More by HuskyinPDX

TheSevenDuffs

Ontario (Canada)

3.93/5  rDev +4%
look: 4.5 | smell: 3.5 | taste: 4 | feel: 4 | overall: 4

On tap @ Bell's.


A - Poured very dark brown with a small amount of white head.

S - Dark fruit, cloves, Belgian yeast, raisins.

T - Dark fruit, clove, raisins, Belgian yeast and some spice in the background.

M - Medium body, moderate carbonation.

Serving type: on-tap

03-12-2012 14:03:59 | More by TheSevenDuffs

russwbeck

Virginia

4.18/5  rDev +10.6%
look: 4.5 | smell: 4 | taste: 4 | feel: 4.5 | overall: 4.5

This is my Leap Beer!

A: Black pour with a few fingers of light brown head. Really nice retention on this one, the lacing does leave a little to be desired. The head seems to be a bit too fizzy, but overall a great looking beer.

S: Really nice roast and fruit aroma being emitted by this beer. Plums seemingly, with certainly Belgian yeast, and a lot of sugar. I would say I smell some booze, but at only 7.7% I really doubt that's the case!

T: This beer tastes really good. Roasted malts up front give way to a welcomed sweetness from the deep, dark fruits. The finish is dry and sugary, with just enough roast sticking around to keep it wonderfully balanced. No booze notes at all.

MF: I like the lower ABV really helps this beer on the palate. No sharp alcohol finish that is typical of this style. The beer sits on the palate dry, with a medium body and high carbonation. Very drinkable.

O: Homerun from Bell's. Can they do no wrong? With I had picked up a few more of these. The price is a bit high at $15.00 for a 6er, I'd say worth it!

Serving type: bottle

03-01-2012 04:23:31 | More by russwbeck

WastingFreetime

Wisconsin

4.3/5  rDev +13.8%
look: 3.5 | smell: 4.5 | taste: 4.5 | feel: 4 | overall: 4

Reviewed from notes.

A. Extremely dark brown color that passes for black, short-lived one finger tan head that leaves behind some minimal lacing on the inside of the glass.
S. Smells just like a cross between a stout and a Belgian dark, tons of roasted aroma mixed with raisins, dark fruits, and a heavy dark malt medley.
T. Flavor of plum pudding and a bar of baking chocolate with all sorts of other dark fruits mashed up on top, and a cup of black coffee on the side. Finishes semi-chalky and really nicely dry, almost Irish stout-like in the end. It practically screams “Belgian Stout!” by now.
M. Lightly carbonated on a medium yet smooth and silky body, somewhat coating on the tongue but that is bearable because I happen to enjoy the flavor that I am being coated with. I heartily recommend giving this one a try.

Serving type: bottle

02-27-2012 20:39:56 | More by WastingFreetime

koleneack

Michigan

3.48/5  rDev -7.9%
look: 3.5 | smell: 4 | taste: 3 | feel: 3.5 | overall: 4

It had such a great smell to it that I was expecting a lot more. I usually really enjoy Bell's beer but this one left me a little disappointed. Good beer. I would probably get it again but not go searching for it. I am fairly new at reviewing beer so please keep that in mind.

Serving type: bottle

02-26-2012 19:54:03 | More by koleneack

womencantsail

California

3.58/5  rDev -5.3%
look: 4 | smell: 3.5 | taste: 3.5 | feel: 4 | overall: 3.5

Thanks for sharing, Jer.

Pours a dark amber color with an off-white head. Typical aromas for the style, here: dark fruits and sweet sugars (toffee and brown sugar, for the most part). There is a bit of banana and maybe even some roasted malt, particularly as it warms. The banana more pronounced on the palate than it is on the aroma. Plenty of toffee, sugar, and dark fruit (raisin, mostly) flavors with a hint of roast on the back end.

Serving type: bottle

02-21-2012 17:28:12 | More by womencantsail

deebo

Minnesota

3.1/5  rDev -18%
look: 3 | smell: 3 | taste: 3 | feel: 4 | overall: 3

bottled 10-18-11

A-Black as hell with a tan head that quickly dissipates.

S-Smells like a stout-heavy roasted malts.

T-Heavy roasted malt-not much else going on here. Just a hint of raisin sweetness as it warms.

M-Smooth-highly carbonated-alcohol non-existant

D-Very high

O-May have been inspired by a dubbel but this is a stout all the way. A good beer-but for the price I'd go with something else, no need to come back to this one.

Serving type: bottle

02-16-2012 03:06:01 | More by deebo