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Bells Kalamazoo Stout

Bells Kalamazoo Stout - Stout

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 Percentile 
100
overall
Brewed by Bells Brewery
Style: Stout

Kalamazoo, Michigan USA

bottled
common

on tap
common

Broad Distribution
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 Ratings  Average  Score  ABV  Style Pctl  Serve in 
13724.04/5.04.04/5.06%99.7English pint
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Commercial Description:
This is a full-bodied stout with plenty of roast flavor as well as hints of molasses and chocolate. Ridiculous amounts of black and caramel malts make this stout smooth, creamy, and utterly opaque.
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BrewmeisterEd (59), USA
3.3 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
7/104/56/103/513/20
Jan 19, 2008  
poured thinner than some stouts, but had a head the color of Ovaltine which lasted for a fair amount of time. Taste was rather middle of the road - definitely not an attempt at overpowering the genre - not as chewy as I would like in a stout, but definite burnt/toasted tastes that made me think I’d drink it again...not bad.


 jobyone (234), Charlotte, USA
4.1 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
8/105/58/104/516/20
Jan 19, 2008  
Pours pitch black wiwth light brown head. The aroma has a smoke and coffee. Flavor is sweet with chocolate complimented by a slight bitterness. Very easy to drink and really enjoyable.


 Soonah (900), Tulsa, Oklahoma, USA
3.7 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
7/104/57/104/515/20
Jan 19, 2008  
From dra19 via trade. Thank you Dennis! The pour was dark brown with ruby highlights trying to peek through. A nice, one-finger tall brown head was produced and sustained for a bit. The aroma was roasted malt, chocolate, lighter caramel and lots of spicy hops. The flavor was mostly chocolate and roasted malt covered in floral and piney hops. The mouthfeel was nice and the finish was what you would expect.


 Snojerk321 (1917), San Diego, California, USA
4.2 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
9/104/58/104/517/20
Jan 18, 2008  
12oz bottle acquired in trade with Acknud. Thanks for this! Brew was almost pitch black with a medium sized diminishing tan head.....some lacing. Aromas reminded me of smoked bacon....also hints of oak, spice and a light hop bite. Full bodied and oily. Thanks again for this great beer!


 milljam (562), Norman, Oklahoma, USA
3.6 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
6/103/57/103/517/20
Jan 18, 2008  
Very dry and roasted. Alot of coffee, some chocolate. Not too thick in the mouthfeel...but still very robust. Overall a decent stout, although a very dry one.


 BOLTZ7555 (1053), Phoenix, Arizona, USA
4.3 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
9/104/58/104/518/20
Jan 17, 2008  
This one was also brought to me via trade from Mr. Atalla...THANKS AGAIN!!! Dark brown/bordering black with a small cinnamon-colored head, the aroma and taste have bold coffee, chocolate, licorice, and toffee characteristics. Very velvety on the tongue, I wouldn’t mind a second. This is probably a top 15-20 stout...but I guess I’m a tough critic!!!


 hiddenvariable (194), pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA
4.1 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
8/104/59/104/516/20
Jan 17, 2008  
bottle, batch 7475. pours pretty much opaque black, with a thinnish light brown head that fades to a film. strong smell of coffee and roasted malts, backed up by notes of cocoa, molasses, and raisins. more roasty coffee in the taste, a bit of bread, some black cherry, and more coffee. the flavor lasts forever. pleasant coffee bitter palate that lasts forever with a hint of light sweetness in the beginning. creamy, silky mouthfeel, with a medium to full body. this stuff is terrific. i can’t get enough.


 amishcaravan (237), Winona, Minnesota, USA
4.1 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
9/104/58/105/515/20
Jan 16, 2008  
Strong scent with chocolate and molasses as well as a slight burbon smell as well. Appearance is as dark as the night itself. One of the best stouts I have ever had. Very smooth going down with a warming aftertaste.



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