Bell's Bourbon Barrel Aged Cherry Stout - Bell's Brewery, Inc.

pwoody11

Delaware

3.8/5  rDev -6.4%
look: 4 | smell: 4 | taste: 4 | feel: 4 | overall: 3

Poured a pitch black with about half a finger brow colored head.

Aroma is strong and pleasant. I pick up the alcohol immediately. A second longer inhale brings out the cherry and an oak like scent.

Taste is a cherry chocolate coffee with a couple of shots of bourbon in it.

The drink is smooth, but a little too much heat. Definitely not one to gulp, but still an enjoyable brew. Glad I got to try it.

Serving type: bottle

10-04-2010 14:35:29 | More by pwoody11

DaPan

Ontario (Canada)

4.25/5  rDev +4.7%

03-30-2013 02:43:10 | More by DaPan

FLBeerGuy

Florida

4/5  rDev -1.5%

03-27-2013 23:34:43 | More by FLBeerGuy

aranton

New York

4.5/5  rDev +10.8%

03-26-2013 22:13:29 | More by aranton

grahamboudreaux

Tennessee

4/5  rDev -1.5%

03-19-2013 11:49:24 | More by grahamboudreaux

chippo33

Vermont

4/5  rDev -1.5%

03-15-2013 02:24:56 | More by chippo33

andrew84

Vermont

4/5  rDev -1.5%

03-15-2013 02:22:53 | More by andrew84

Bejam813bucs

Florida

4.25/5  rDev +4.7%

03-15-2013 01:53:00 | More by Bejam813bucs

Coldsnack

Florida

4.5/5  rDev +10.8%

03-05-2013 01:44:09 | More by Coldsnack

avalonct

Michigan

4.5/5  rDev +10.8%

03-02-2013 22:12:13 | More by avalonct

grumpygerman

Alabama

4.5/5  rDev +10.8%

02-28-2013 13:20:05 | More by grumpygerman

brewtus

Ohio

4.5/5  rDev +10.8%

02-27-2013 23:31:48 | More by brewtus

Rainblows

Illinois

4.5/5  rDev +10.8%

02-27-2013 21:10:54 | More by Rainblows

Thecherryman

Arizona

4.25/5  rDev +4.7%

02-23-2013 14:47:06 | More by Thecherryman

Crimsontider22

Alabama

4.25/5  rDev +4.7%

02-18-2013 23:44:46 | More by Crimsontider22

aliving1

Minnesota

4.25/5  rDev +4.7%

02-17-2013 01:09:12 | More by aliving1

pathman

Ohio

4/5  rDev -1.5%

02-16-2013 18:08:19 | More by pathman

HopFace

Pennsylvania

4.5/5  rDev +10.8%

02-12-2013 02:56:57 | More by HopFace

mrebeka

Michigan

4.25/5  rDev +4.7%

02-12-2013 02:55:03 | More by mrebeka

Justin_Neff

Ohio

4.71/5  rDev +16%
look: 3.75 | smell: 4.75 | taste: 5 | feel: 4.25 | overall: 4.5

On tap at Keystone Bar and Grill in Hyde Park - Cincinnati.

Had on tap at Bells, review from notes. Thanks to Kevin for this one!

A: Very dark - not quite motor oil-like, but close. Fizzy, bubbly head that settles into a thin ring.

S: Smell is awesome. Chocolate, vanilla, bourbon-forward, oak, and slight cherry.

T: Follows the nose, with a little less bourbon than I would expect - but it's about the perfect amount. The tartness of the cherries is awesome. Vanilla and chocolate balance the whole thing perfectly. Some roastiness comes through also, but not enough to negatively affect the flavor at all.

M: Medium-full body with little carbonation. Moderately creamy and oddly finishes a little dry.

O: This one was money. Really glad I found it on tap. The balance and complexity of this is really amazing. Good amount of tart, sweet, and barrel was something almost unrivaled.

Serving type: on-tap

02-10-2013 20:34:01 | More by Justin_Neff

averagejake872

Illinois

4/5  rDev -1.5%

02-08-2013 01:53:22 | More by averagejake872

Dara

4.25/5  rDev +4.7%

02-06-2013 21:02:39 | More by Dara

brycevolk

Ohio

5/5  rDev +23.2%

02-06-2013 19:54:51 | More by brycevolk

PaulMc

Georgia

4.25/5  rDev +4.7%

02-02-2013 05:13:33 | More by PaulMc

Keith_R

Georgia

4.25/5  rDev +4.7%

02-02-2013 00:51:03 | More by Keith_R