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Church Brew Bell Tower Brown Ale


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66
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A Brown Ale brewed by
Church Brew Works

Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania USA

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243.28/5.03.25/5.04.2%69.7 Dimpled mug P  Stats

Commercial Description:
This American style brown ale is a great example that hops are not the only wonderful flavor in beer. Bring in the malt. Our Brown Ale has roasted overtones and a caramel rich body. But don’t assume this beer doesn’t contain any hops. Although not a dominant flavor, the hops very carefully round out this beer. Also, notice the color, our Bell Tower Brown Ale has a beautiful dark ruby hue which is perfect for this style.

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 blank (999), Washington, Washington DC, USA
4 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
8/105/57/104/516/20
Jul 23, 2002  
Black as night, think as the morning fog. Great with the brickfire pizzas.


 Vac (2231), San Diego, California, USA
3.8 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
8/104/57/104/515/20
Aug 12, 2003  
Pours with a dark brown body topped by a medium thick head with good lace left on the glass. Sweet nutty malt aroma with a very slight hoppiness. Sweet and slightly fruity malt flavor with a good maltiness and hints of hops. Medium bodied and smooth with a touch of dryness.


 ravidesai (915), Bombay, India
3.6 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
6/104/58/103/515/20
Aug 24, 2001  


 argo0 (6145), Washington DC, USA
3.6 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
7/104/57/104/514/20
May 26, 2003  
Clear dark brown body with small head. Aroma and taste are moderately sweet and malty -- nutty, toasted, caramel/toffee. Bitterness is minimal, but is there at the finish for balance. Medium body. Nice brown ale.


 Nuffield (2536), Roseville, Minnesota, USA
3.6 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
6/104/58/104/514/20
Jun 9, 2003  
This was my favorite of the brews here. Smooth, malty, chocolately...all very well done.




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