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Bells Porter

Bells Porter - Porter

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 Percentile 
94
overall
Brewed by Bells Brewery
Style: Porter

Kalamazoo, Michigan USA

bottled
common

on tap
common

Broad Distribution
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 Ratings  Average  Score  ABV  Style Pctl  Serve in 
8853.67/5.03.67/5.05.6%96.2English pint, Stem glass
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Commercial Description:
A dark ale for all occasions. A blend of dark malt gives this beer flavors of coffee and chocolate with some smokey roasted notes.
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 lumberjack (178), Michigan, USA
3.8 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
8/104/57/103/516/20
Oct 26, 2007  
Above average porter though not as complex as I would have like. Basically a much lighter tasting Kalamazoo Stout.


 tbookman (618), Ephrata, Pennsylvania, USA
3.6 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
7/104/58/103/514/20
Oct 23, 2007  
Dark brown color - slightly clear with a light tan head. ARoma is sweet, roasty with a hint of coffee. Sweet flavor, roasty, rich and slightly warming. Body is a little silky and a little thin. Finish is warm and a bit bitter. Well balanced and pleasant porter.


 MadIndian (987), Levittown, Pennsylvania, USA
3.8 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
7/104/57/103/517/20
Oct 21, 2007  
Sampled at the Newtown Brewfest 07 with Stegosaurus. Thank god they were their this year. I love this company Dark brown pour with a coffee/chocolately roasty aroma. Good solid bite with a bitter finish. Not their best work but still damn good.


 performula (147), Triangle Area, North Carolina, USA
3.4 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
7/104/57/103/513/20
Oct 20, 2007  
Looks like Coca~Cola when poured, just a creamier head. Strong smell of coffee. Big taste of dark chocolate and coffee. Finish is slight watery but smooth.


 tunneler (112), Charlottesville, Virginia, USA
3.9 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
7/104/58/104/516/20
Oct 17, 2007  
Dark brown with a good balance of sweet/roasted flavor and small bit of coffee to complement the chocolate flavors.


 mvcramer (229), Arlington, Massachusetts, USA
3.8 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
7/105/58/104/514/20
Oct 16, 2007  
Yet another solid brew from Bells. These guys just make good beer. Nothing flashy, but always good. Pours a dark brown with a nice off-white head. Nice roasted aroma with mild coffe notes. Pleasant hop bite on finish without unbalancing the overall flavor. Excellent porter.


 jmuhops (663), Winchester, Virginia, USA
3.5 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
7/103/57/103/515/20
Oct 14, 2007  
Pours black with deep brown highlights and a one-finger white head. Great mocha aroma. Swirling brings out a unique toasted raisin smell. More of the roastiness comes through in the flavor, but the relative lightness and milk chocolate finish remind you you’re drinking a Porter. Good stuff.


 Immy (1912), Virginia Beach, Virginia, USA
3.2 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
6/103/57/103/513/20
Oct 14, 2007  
12 oz bottle. Very dark brown with a creamy brown head. Definite chocolate and coffee presence in the nose and flavor. Solid malt base. Medium body. Not a thriller, but a solid brew.



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