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Bell’s Two Hearted Ale

Here we are at number 101... I haven't had time to drink for critique lately but I hope to get back to doing this 3 or 4 times a week if possible. I don't know if I mentioned it here or not, but I finally got a part time job in x-ray. So, my foot is in the door on my new career path, but it has also kept me very busy, but that schedule is easing up now, so hopefully time for beer will be forthcoming :)

Today's sample is yet another from Bell's Brewery in Comstock, Michigan.  The Two Hearted Ale is an India Pale Ale (IPA) that rings in at 7% ABV.  This beer poured with a nice orange/gold color with a thick head and an immediate floral aroma from the hops.  IPAs are hoppy by nature, so they are heavy on the hop bite and the aroma in most cases.  This beer is a lighter bodied ale with a very crisp flavor.  The Bell's website doesn't share any detail about the ingredients used.

As far as IPAs go, I think this is a rather nice choice.  The floral hop bouquet on this beer impressed me more than most, and the crisp lighter body is also a plus for me on pale ales.  The lighter body of the beer allows the hop flavor and aroma to be a more dominating element of the style.  My past experience with Bell's beers have been good, and this is no exception...