Saturday, March 29, 2014

Bell’s Smitten Golden Rye Ale Review

Bell’s Brewery
Comstock, Michigan, USA


6% abv
12oz bottle
$9.99 a six pack
Available January through March

Yes, the wood is leaning back so the
glass does not fall off - look at the
base of the glass
Appearance: if I worked for a paint company to name their colors I would call the color of Smitten: summer mist golden ale; the ale had a nice full one finger pure white head on an easy pour; leaves very little lacing; halfway thru the glass and there is some lacing hanging on the glass.

Aroma: light rye grains; no let me start this over here; nice touch of floral-citrus hops with a light rye spice; I think that should do it


OR

Smitten
Flavors: the rye and citrus swirl around each other on the palate; light dry pine on the back; some light caramel and bready malts underneath;

Mouthfeel: moderate carbonation; nice spicy style; dusty grains; dry; medium body; pine on the back and aftertaste; pleasingly bitter with some nice balance from the malts


To the Point: on the bitter side but the malts do their job to balance things out; a delightful ale; I would suggest you try it on a warm spring day (okay this year that might not happen) let’s try for a nice warm summer day.  


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