Bell's Amber Ale - Bell's Brewery, Inc.

DerekStek

Michigan

3.55/5  rDev -7.8%
look: 4 | smell: 2.5 | taste: 4 | feel: 3.5 | overall: 3.5

Poured into a glass mug.

This beer pours an amber (duh) brown color. The head is light, fizzy, and is quick to disappear.

The smell is rather faint. The malts stand out more than anything else. I can't put my nose on it but there is also a almost plastic-like smell in there as well.

Fortunately, the taste overcomes the smell. It's a simple brew. A small bite, a malty flavor, and maybe some fruit? Maybe some honey? Either way, it's not too bold.

Bottoms up, these go down easy.

Serving type: bottle

01-24-2011 00:35:04 | More by DerekStek

jmckelley

Michigan

4/5  rDev +3.9%

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NJB145

Michigan

4/5  rDev +3.9%

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smooth_aleing

Pennsylvania

4/5  rDev +3.9%

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nosavingsaccount

Pennsylvania

3/5  rDev -22.1%

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FUwolfpacker

South Carolina

4/5  rDev +3.9%

05-18-2013 12:47:18 | More by FUwolfpacker

twelveinches

Washington

4.25/5  rDev +10.4%

05-17-2013 23:39:34 | More by twelveinches

danwho

California

4.5/5  rDev +16.9%

05-17-2013 17:42:58 | More by danwho

ckk527

South Carolina

4.5/5  rDev +16.9%

05-16-2013 10:43:19 | More by ckk527

Nolen12

Kentucky

3.75/5  rDev -2.6%

05-15-2013 05:14:30 | More by Nolen12

GinsuDave

Michigan

3.5/5  rDev -9.1%

05-15-2013 02:12:20 | More by GinsuDave

george42

Illinois

4.25/5  rDev +10.4%

05-14-2013 21:50:01 | More by george42

vrbulldog22

Ohio

3.5/5  rDev -9.1%

05-13-2013 18:25:59 | More by vrbulldog22

jkball01

Kentucky

3.25/5  rDev -15.6%

05-13-2013 16:02:43 | More by jkball01

Punkrckr281

Wisconsin

4.25/5  rDev +10.4%

05-12-2013 13:41:21 | More by Punkrckr281

TheSixthRing

California

3.89/5  rDev +1%
look: 3.75 | smell: 3.5 | taste: 4 | feel: 4 | overall: 4

Bottled on date of 01/16/13

Appearance - Pours hazy golden amber with an off-white finger width head. Fair retention, resulting in a thin layer of microbubbles, building thicker around the edge of the glass. Fair lacing with decent stick.

Smell - Moderate caramel notes, with less notes of red apple sweetness. Hints of earthiness and bread.

Taste - Moderate caramel and lesser buttery diacetyl character upfront and throughout. Mild earth tones and apple mid-taste and into the finish, while faint citrus character rides out in the aftertaste, giving this beer a welcome balance.

Mouthfeel - Medium in body with moderate carbonation and a buttery smoothness. Goes down all too easy.

Overall - A solid Amber from Bell's. As smooth balanced as they come, while still maintaining an interesting profile. I could see myself buying this a few times a year if it were to ever hit the shelves in California.

Serving type: bottle

05-11-2013 04:25:59 | More by TheSixthRing

Slay40

Michigan

3/5  rDev -22.1%

05-10-2013 21:28:20 | More by Slay40

tesla92

Indiana

4/5  rDev +3.9%

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EricReynolds

West Virginia

4.25/5  rDev +10.4%

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anticipation23

Wisconsin

4.25/5  rDev +10.4%

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Beer21

Florida

4/5  rDev +3.9%

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Hobo

Kentucky

3.25/5  rDev -15.6%

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MaxOhle

Illinois

3.5/5  rDev -9.1%

05-06-2013 00:27:26 | More by MaxOhle

csparace

Illinois

3.5/5  rDev -9.1%

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ZEB89

Pennsylvania

3.25/5  rDev -15.6%

05-04-2013 22:28:35 | More by ZEB89