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Bells Consecrator Doppelbock

Bells Consecrator Doppelbock

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A Doppelbock brewed by
Bells Brewery

Kalamazoo, Michigan USA

bottled
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on tap
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5023.54/5.03.53/5.0Winter8%77.2 Dimpled mug, Stein, Stem glass P  Stats

Commercial Description:
Consecrator is a traditional doppelbock-style fermented with a Bohemian lager yeast. Reddish brown in color, with a mild hop profile, Consecrator is a well balanced, full bodied beer with hints of caramel and molasses in its smooth, malty finish. Brewed for a Fat Tuesday release.

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jameswolfe (82), Fort Wayne, Indiana, USA
3.6 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
8/103/57/104/514/20

Aug 20, 2007  
I think maybe I dont like Dopplebocks. Bell’s usually makes quality brew, so Im sure this is a good bock. Im just not fond of too much detectable alcohol. But this is a beer that is pretty complex and I m sure fans of the style would like.

 stefanje (462), (Santee) San Diego, California, USA
3.6 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
7/104/57/103/515/20
Jul 3, 2008  
12 oz bottle courtesy of lb4lb. Pours a reddish brown with a small beige head that soon recedes to 1/8 inch. The aroma is moderate in strength with sweet malts, molasses and roasted barley. The flavor is rich with the roasted barley, brown sugar and nutty caramel. The mouthfeel is uneven starting a bit thin but building to a syrupy conclusion. The finish is medium in duration with lingering sweet malts. Overall: a very easy drinking concoction. Not my favorite from Bell’s, but its still pretty darned good. Thanks Deniz.


wmubronco1992 (91), Coldwater, Michigan, USA
3.5 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
6/103/57/104/515/20
Jun 28, 2008  
Batch 8251. Redish brown color. Riche creamy head that dissipated quickly. Aroma and flavor of yeast and molasses. Smooth and creamy. Has a very rich aftertaste. Have been waiting to try this for a long time, finally caught it when it was available at the Bells general store. My first doppelbock so didn’t really know what to expect. Overall a very good beer, but not one of the best from Bells.


aoa56 (11), zeeland, Michigan, USA
3.2 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
5/104/57/103/513/20
Jun 26, 2008  
Pours a amber brown with a thick white head. Hoppy nose, with a smooth brown sugar finish, with a hint of alcohol.


 nearbeer (1044), Knoxville, Tennessee, USA
3.9 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
7/104/58/104/516/20
Jun 23, 2008  
12 oz. Clear red-copper with a 4-finger head that settles to a lasting, creamy ring. Metallic caramel and slight grain aroma. Flavor is caramel, slight chocolate and pecan, grain, dry grass and a hint of alcohol. Smooth, medium body is slightly dry.


 AndrewKScott (212), Lemont, Illinois, USA
3.7 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
6/104/57/104/516/20
Jun 12, 2008  
Pours a ruddy deep reddish brown with a tan head. Aroma is nutty and spicy, with brown sugar notes. Flavor is also nutty, caramel and some chocolate. Brown sugar and molasses notes as well, with a some hops and earthiness in the finish with a bit of earthiness. Mouthfeel is full and alcohol is undetectable. This beer is beyond excellent.




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