 smoosh (523), New Albany, Indiana, USA
Oct 18, 2003
Cask at Harvest Hop Fest at Rich O's in New Albany, IN. Nirvana! For my taste it gets no better than this one. I was actually a little disappointed with last year's. It was good, but didn't kill me. Well, IT'S BAAAAACK! Beautiful, bright yellow with a thick, thick stiff white head. Hop aroma exploding at you. Creamy mouthfeel. Flavor of grapefruit, some grassy and even some orange and spice in the hops. Just beautiful. How could it be better? Give me more!
fidel (887), Livermore, California, USA
Nov 10, 2009 Poured hazy orange amber, citrus, floral, hoppy, caramel malts, little apricot.
dand645 (75), Bayonne, New Jersey, USA
Nov 10, 2009 Darker than most IPA’s, big white head...tons of resin, hoppy, balanced with nice citrus flavors
wwwdottom (24), Breese, Illinois, USA
Nov 9, 2009 12 oz bottle - pours a slightly hazy light orange with minimal head that leaves a little bit of lacing - Citrus hops in the aroma and taste - At 7% abv the alcohol is hidden very well and this beer goes down dangerously smooth with a slight bitterness on the palate - As of 11-9-09 the commercial description here says "this beer doesn’t have Bells in front of the name by explicit request from the brewer" - well if I was the brewer I would definitely put my name in front of this beer as it is delicious and easy to drink - Mega kudos to the brewer!
RollinHard (750), Fort Worth, Texas, USA
Nov 9, 2009 Thanks to Ucusty! Pours orange-gold with a moderate white head. Aroma is lovely, with orange, grapefruit, lemon, strawberries, cotton candy, toffee and breadcrust. Smells like hop candy. Flavor is a similar, drier mix of earth, bread, brown sugar, orange, grapefruit, strawberries and pine. Finishes like citrus fruits dipped in brown sugar mixed with a toasty bitterness that is more flavorful than strong. Medium bodied, creamy, fairly high carbonation, and easy to drink. I can see why so many people are addicted to this beer. It really DOES make me wish I had more in the fridge!
JustinFromAL (114), Birmingham, Alabama, USA
Nov 9, 2009 Sampled @ the Moss Rock Festival. Pours a deep golden color with a crisp, hoppy, florarl nose. Taste it deep and complex, with late hop action.
bconger (75), Birmingham, Alabama, USA
Nov 5, 2009 Bottle. Golden with a thick offwhite head with good lacing. Aromas of piney hops and chalk. Balanced malts and a fruity, almost strawberry taste. Some grapefruit bitterness and also evergreen hops. Nice finish.
DeadGirl (192), West Palm Beach, Florida, USA
Nov 4, 2009 Pours light golden, like an English Pale Ale, from the 12oz. bottle: Nose is an overall (and I can’t stop whiffing!) earthy effervesence with resin, grass and grapefruit peel amplifying a delicate euphoria of floral hops. Balanced and light and normally I don’t appresh light IPAs, but I’m not feeling like I’m missing out on hops here. Starts out medium and goes into a fuller body. Oily palatte. Drinkability: BOMBER- A good quality IPA. Crisp, clean and refreshing. Rebuy: Right away. #185 on 04112009, DG.
chickenflea (9), Oviedo, Florida, USA
does not count  Nov 4, 2009 12-oz bottle. Slightly hazy golden color. Stiff ample white head that persisted for 15 minutes. Strong pleasant citrus aroma. Medium body with a creamier texture than I expected. Mild sweetness blending quickly into orange and then orange peel. Hoppy without being overpowering. Immensely drinkable. I continue to be impressed with the offerings from Bell’s! Good job.
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