Bell's Java Stout

Reviewed By: Herr Rick

Style: American Imperial Stout
State/Country: Michigan
ABV: 7.5%
Serving Type: 12 oz Bottle

Look: 9
Black color, medium tan head with decent retention & good lacing

Smell: 8.5
It screams dark roasted coffee

Taste: 7.5

Up Front: Slightly tart, and then a huge blast of espresso. Finish: Dark roast coffee, and earthiness

Mouthfeel: 9
Medium body & carbonation, creamy

Drinkability: 8

If you really like coffee, the score would be a little higher

Overall Score: 8.4

Value: 6

Cost/12 oz serving: $4.30

Overall Impression:
I DO like coffee, stouts, and coffee stouts, but this was just a bit over-the-top in the coffee department for me