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Bells Batch 6000 Ale

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Bells Batch 6000 Ale - Barley Wine

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Formerly brewed at Bells Brewery
Style: Barley Wine

Kalamazoo, Michigan USA

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3944.07/5.04.05/5.0Special10.5%98.5Snifter
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Batch 6000 is part of our commemorative series celebrating our progress with special brews. Our 6,000th batch is a special recipe to be brewed only once. It is a barley wine style; rich and strong, with a compelling finish. Well-suited for your cellar.
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 Gusler (2655), Tucson, Arizona, USA
4.1 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
8/104/58/104/517/20
Mar 31, 2004  
Well, I was going to use this as my 6000th beer, but since I have some Dark Lord, I think it is more fitting for that milestone, so I decided to sample this beer.

As it spews from the bottle, it settles in the glass a deep murky brown with ruby high lights, looks to be a bit of dross also laying on the bottle, so I will need to decant, the head is piled high on the body, the color a light tan and the texture creamy, as it slowly fades away, the lace forms a thick and sticky sheet to smother the glass. Nose is musty, caramel sweet with hints of fusel alcohol also somewhat acidic, start is thick with malt, lightly sweet with a moderate to full top. Finish has a middling acidity, the hops potent as is the 10.5 percent ABV, leaves a definite tummy warming sensation, very dry aftertaste, quite a load this beer and quite tasty, and another winner from Bell’s, but its certainly not meant for the weak of palate, so drinker beware.


 mrkimchee (1414), Toronto, Ontario, Canada
3.9 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
8/104/57/104/516/20
Mar 28, 2004  
deep red/brown, off white head. brown sugar, currant, bitter chocolate and toffee aroma. roasty malt flavour is nice but the flavours in the aroma aren't quite showing though yet. very nice and will be great with a little age.


 daalamar (403), bardstown, Kentucky, USA
4.3 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
8/104/59/104/518/20
Mar 21, 2004  
What a beer!!! Pours a very dark red with almose no head. Arome is stout like with massive malt roasted notes but the hops do make a suprise apperance with a quick snap in the nostrils. Flavor is roasty and strong not nearly as sweet as one would expect, hops make a more pronounced appearance in the finish, and I got a little peppermint. WONDERFUL!


 DougShoemaker (2855), Toronto, Canada
4 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
8/104/58/104/516/20
Mar 20, 2004  
Aroma of caramel, chocolate, coffee and treacle. Deep amber/copper and a small toffee head. Malty flavour, with caramel, plums, and some citrusy hops. Medium bodied, a fine bitterness, great mouthfeel. Terrific! Thanks joey capps.


 tomxcs (315), Golden, Colorado, USA
3.9 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
7/104/58/105/515/20
Mar 19, 2004  
Mahogany with thin but lasting beige head. Malty, woody aroma. Very rich, creamy feel. Tastes of brandy, wood, dark dried fruits, alcohol. Good amount of hops which gives a nice bitter aftertaste. Somewhat harsh -- still too young -- needs some aging. Still very good.


 joeycapps (1466), Waterdown, Ontario, Canada
4 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
8/104/58/104/516/20
Mar 18, 2004    Updated: Mar 19, 2004
Deep amber-brown. Cloudy w/ creamy, swirling mocha head. Rich, sweet aroma of cafe au lait, dark fruit, raisins, caramel & toffee. Soft, full body. Robust, slightly roasty flavour of licorice, chocolate & fruit. Mild, dry alcohol & pine in the finish. Nicely balanced.


 jables (101), Champaign, Illinois, USA
4.6 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
9/104/59/105/519/20
Mar 16, 2004  
Poured a very cloudy honey brown color with a medium tan head and a ton of yeast (its beautiful). The aroma is big with malty sweetness and a lingering pine note, so the hops are present but subdued. The taste is big up front with malt but that soon gives way to slick hoppiness that takes over. Alcohol is definitely evident. Mouthfeel is silky smooth. The finish is crisp and dry with hops all over the finish. Its a little harsh as the hops are a little pushy, but this is an otherwise very balanced brew. This is a great beer but could be even better with some time in the cellar.


 smoosh (523), New Albany, Indiana, USA
3.9 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
7/105/58/104/515/20
Mar 15, 2004  
Draft - as dark a barley wine as I've seen. A hint of amber in the bottom of the glass when viewed through the light. Tightly bubbled head. Big hop nose and flavor. Obviously quite young, but delicious!



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