Bells Rye Stout

Brewed by Bells Brewery
Style: Stout
Kalamazoo, Michigan USA

Serve in English pint

Bottle. Thick very dark brown color with hints of maroon at the edge of the glass. Opaque. Light khaki head that dissipates quickly. Nice color. Bold, dry aroma of grains with a grassy, earthy touch. The flavor was very nice at first (dark malts - coffee-ish) but the aftertaste was very metallic. It did, however, get better with each sip. The palate was crisp and hearty, very good mouthfeel. I liked it, but want to try it again to see if I get that metal aftertaste.

pitch black with initially thick, but almost instantaneously disappearing white head. dark malts to the nose. some hop bitterness followed by some medium crystal malt sweetness followed by some dark malt, that seems to be more of a black patent than a roasted flavor, maybe a little english hop flavor before some yeasty esters, then a dry finish. interesting brew, a little spice from the rye, but not overwhelming. nice stout,alcohol well hidden

What a nice drinkable beer. lighter body then most stouts. Rye barley noticeable. slightly sweet and moderate carbonization, Nice smooth malt flavor. Again Bells shows me why it is one of my favorite breweries.

12oz bottle batch #9370. Pours dark duller brown, looks like cola, cola head, gray/tan fizzy bubbles. Aroma is meaty, a bit of smoke, spicy pungent rye, hard roast, coffee, light acidity. Taste is rye bread and chocolate syrup, dark chocolate, hint of fruit, oatmeal, slight twang, long oily slight soy sauce aftertaste and some lingering smoke. Medium/full body, smooth, creamy and oily with some fizzy fuller carbonation. I suppose some are saying this has age potential, and I can kind of see that... This is getting much much better as it warms up... will update rating...

355 mL. Pours a muddy, deep brown with a fairly large, fizzy, short-lived, dark tan cap. No lacing. Aroma is rye toast, toasted grains, bran cereal, coffee. A bit harsh actually. Taste is quite nice with lots of rich, toasted oatmeal, rye bread, semisweet chocolate. Oily mouthfeel. This is not bad, but it is sort of confusing. The alcohol eventually takes taking command of this beer and it loses it bitter, spicy edge and just becomes a bit too heavy and roasty.

Bottle batch #9370. Black-brown pour with a small, off-white head. The aroma is smoky with lots of rye. Very reminiscent of pumpernickel bread. There’s a hint of over-ripe, fermenting dark fruit in there too. The flavor is quite peppery and spicy from lots of rye malt. Again it really reminds me of deli fresh pumpernickel bread. There’s some soft notes of currant and plum hiding behind the malt and it finishes with a subtle cocoa note. There is a little metallic quality left in my mouth after each sip. I could see this going well with a really spicy brisket. The body is oily and full with plentiful carbonation. Definitely a unique new twist on a stout to me.

Dark brown pour, light seeps through. Almost cola colored. Aroma of rye, smoke, a bit of chocolate. Flavor is strong rye, dark chocolate, Smooth flavor of dark chocolate and strong, bitter rye. I like that the rye is pronounced and strong. Great offering from Bell’s.

light aroma of rye and toasted malts. flavor is great. smooth texture with malts and a slight rye bitterness. Very good brew.