Bell's 2 Hearted Ale

Reviewed By: Herr Rick
Style: American IPA
State/Country: Michigan
ABV: 7.1%
Serving Type: On Cask @ Sidecar Bar & Grille

Look: 9
Deep golden honey color, clear, thick head with great retention & good lacing

Smell: 9
Pronounced citrus, nice floral aroma

Taste: 9
Up Front: Pine, citrus. Finish: Tropical fruit, sweet malt

Mouthfeel: 9
Medium body with light carbonation - super creamy!

Drinkability: 9
I could pound this cask ale down all day!

Overall Score: 9

Value: 7.5
Cost/12 oz serving: $6.00

Overall Impression:
This beer may have benefited from me drinking the Firestone Walker Double Jack right before it. It was a very enjoyable IPA served on cask; what's not to love about that?

Firestone Walker Double Jack

Reviewed By: Herr Rick
Style: Double/Imperial IPA
State/Country: California
ABV: 9.5%
Serving Type: On Tap @ Sidecar Bar & Grille

Look: 8.5
Deep copper, clear, medium head, decent retention & lacing.

Smell: 8
Citrus, malt, caramel

Taste: 8
Up Front: Pine & grapefruit from the hops. Finish: sweet malt

Mouthfeel: 8.5
Medium body with light carbonation

Drinkability: 8.5
You could easily throw a few of these back!

Overall Score: 8.3

Value: 7
Cost/12 oz serving: $6.00

Overall Impression:
The problem with this review is: I tried this beer after Pliny the Elder. Yes, I cleansed my palate and waited a few minutes, but you cannot follow that act!!! I'm sure if I had this first, I would have good things to say about it, but at the time, my taste buds were simply underwhelmed. If I see it again, I will definitely try it again.