Bell's Double Cream Stout

Reviewed By: Herr Rick

Style: Sweet Stout (Milk Stout)
State/Country: Michigan
ABV: 6.1%
Serving Type: 12 oz Bottle

Look: 8.5
Nearly black color, medium tan head with decent retention & lacing

Smell: 8.5
Mild aromas of milk, milk chocolate

Taste: 9

Up Front: Slightly sour, chocolate, cola. Finish: Chocolate; reminds me of a Charleston Chew - NICE!

Mouthfeel: 9
Medium body with medium/low carbonation, slightly sweet - on par with the style

Drinkability: 9

Silky smooth, especially at cellar temperature

Overall Score: 8.8

Value: 6.5

Cost/12 oz serving: $4.30

Overall Impression:
This is a very mellow sweet stout. I really liked the chocolate finish. It was better previously at the POPE on cask, but that goes without saying. I never actually smelled milk in a beer before, and I've had many Milk/Sweet Stouts over the years. Regardless, I still liked it. This beer really did not come to life until it warmed up, even more so than most other fine ales