Bells Java Stout

Brewed by Bells Brewery
Style: Stout
Kalamazoo, Michigan USA

Serve in English pint

Pours black, with a relatively thin, moderate brown head. Head is a bit frothy, but with little in the way of retention--dissipates quickly. Aroma is absolutely dominated by coffee, with a somewhat sour character. Some chocolate malts are detectable, but they’re definitely in the background. Taste is of coffee with a mainly tart, sweet-and-sour character. Some fruitiness, too--like cherries. Not much in the way of burnt malts, almost porter-like. Mouthfeel is a bit on the thin-side, but I wouldn’t say watery. Lively carbonation, but the effervescence is not overpowering. In sum, this beer is somewhat uncharacteristic of many coffee stouts because of its almost porter-like presentation, but a very fine beer nonetheless. If you’re a coffee lover who is disappointed with that coffee stouts that privilege burnt malts, then give this one a try. A grower, but I like it a lot. Bears a lot in common with the Bell’s Cherry Stout (which I love), but with a coffee kick. Another fine showing for Bell’s.

Dark pour with black appearance and a small tan head that leaves lots of lacing. The aroma is loaded with coffee, has some roast, and a hint of coca. The flavor is similar, with a good bitter to sweet balance. Very roasty. Great coffee stout.

Bottle from De Gekraakte Ketel. Completely black with a beige head. Rich roasted coffee aroma. Good coffee and chocolate flavours. Bitter on the balance. Satisfying is the word.

very black. when they say java they mean it. evident aroma of fresh coffee. drinkable and bitter. some cara and roasted malt. just a huge flavor in general. If you see a single or sixer, pick it up. You will like it.

Caramel ans coffee scents. Completely opaque darkness. Lots of depth with firm coffee flavor with chocolate overtones. Remains light on the tongue.

Bottle. Pours a black color with a small tan head. Has a roasted malty strong coffee aroma. Roasted malty coffee flavor with hints of chocolate. Has a roasted malty coffee and chocolate finish.

Bottle from Cavie in a box from Sprinkle. Dark pour with a nice tan head. Aroma is dirty dark coffee, earth, alcohol, and a little chocolate. Taste is baker’s cocoa, dark chocolate, coffee, and yum.

Bottle from Cracked Kettle. Nice black body with tan head. Nose of chocolate, malts and plenty of coffee. Taste also of coffee and chocolates. Some vanilla. Really clean and enjoyable. Top!