Bell’s Brewery Beer Reviews
Based in in Kalamazoo, Michigan. Founded in 1983. Brews mostly seasonal beers. Notables include Two Hearted, Oberon, and Hopslam Ales.
by John | American Strong Ale, Bell's Brewery, Michigan, Mug, Pint Glass, Snifter, United States |
If I was to name this beer I’d call it “Deceptive”. I was surprised by this beer. Tricked! Deceived! I’ve never had a “hoppy porter” or a porterish IPA. I picked up two bottles of Batch 10,000 thinking one for “now” and...
by John | Bell's Brewery, Michigan, Pint Glass, Russian Imperial Stout, Snifter, United States |
I was driving through St. Paul yesterday and found myself following a Bell’s delivery truck. For the first time in my life I wanted to hijack a truck! Rather than risk incarceration I went home and broke out a bottle of Bell’s Expedition Stout that I had...
by Mike | Bell's Brewery, Dry Stout, Michigan, Mug, Pint Glass, United States |
I suppose I’ve always been fascinated by stouts. I even remember as a kid, long before I was even interested in trying beer, being mesmerized by those Guinness commercials: jet black beer, with rich mahogany cascading head. It looked like motor oil and one would have...
by Team | Bell's Brewery, Imperial / Double IPA, Michigan, Snifter, Tulip, United States, Wine Glass |
Taylor: Hard to believe it’s been over a year and we still haven’t reviewed this beer. It’s Bell’s Hopslam Ale … one of the Midwest’s über-hopped brews, “a biting, bitter, tongue bruiser of an ale.” Granted, this is a...
by Michael Larson | Belgian IPA, Bell's Brewery, Cascadian Dark Ale / Black IPA, Goblet, Michigan, Mug, Pint Glass, Tulip, United States, Wine Glass |
With the claims of a Belgian dubbel plastered about, the incredible, deep, dark brown was a bit shocking. There was a caramely tan head that drifted to the top and rested comfortably in a thin film. The scent was more convincing than the look, that indeed this brew...
by Noel | American Amber / Red Ale, Bell's Brewery, Michigan, Mug, Pilsner Glass, Pint Glass, United States |
At first, I didn’t think much of this beer. Simple bottle design notwithstanding, it just didn’t blow me away when I popped the cap and poured it out. A nice amber color (go figure) and decent head. Hints of bread and caramel wafting in your nose…almost akin to a...