Bell Ringer
Franciscan Well Brewery
- From:
- Franciscan Well Brewery
- Ireland
- Style:
- Winter Warmer
- ABV:
- 6.5%
- Score:
- +7 ratings needed
- Avg:
- 4.07 | pDev: 2.21%
- Ratings:
- | reviews: 1
- Status:
- Retired
- Rated:
- Aug 24, 2012
- Added:
- Dec 31, 2011
- Wants:
- 0
- Gots:
- 0
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This is the second in a series of limited (1000 numbered bottles) brews said by the brewers to be true to brewing styles of yesteryear using old recipes.
Recent ratings and reviews.
Reviewed by MusicaleMike from Pennsylvania
4.2/5 rDev +3.2%
look: 4 | smell: 4 | taste: 4.5 | feel: 4 | overall: 4
4.2/5 rDev +3.2%
look: 4 | smell: 4 | taste: 4.5 | feel: 4 | overall: 4
Awesome looking bottle! A litre bottle is not something you see too often. Best before date of 12/12/12 and is bottle #77/1000. The bottle reads "Not brewed since 2003, this strong winter ale greets the drinker with a "heady" aroma and a warming sensation to the palate. A firm hop bitterness combines with a fruity and nutty malt character in this limited edition (bottle conditioned) seasonal specialty. A beer intended for sipping by the fireside on a cold winters evening or pairing with you favourite (strong) cheeses."
The beer pours a clear amber color, with a solid cream head that does a good job of sticking around. Very attractive.
I was expecting a "spiced" ale because that is typically what American Winter Warmers are like, but this Bell Ringer Winter Warmer reached into the "classic" realm and pulled off a stronger, hop-forward brew for the winter season. The aroma is filled with an immediate hop presence, earthy and spicy in nature. Reminiscent of classic Noble hops, supported by a subtle, sweeter malt aroma with notes of caramel and toast.
The flavor is spectacular, and shows off a quite new and unique hop flavor (at least to me...) that is supported by a very mellow and soft alcoholic warmth and a fruity malt flavor. I pull out flavors of pear and spices...it is elusive to me. It is familiar but I cannot identify it.
The mouthfeel is soft and full bodied. The carbonation keeps things alive
Overall, I think this is a fantastic beer that I would absolutely drink again! Very drinkable for a Winter Warmer. This is also the first beer I have ever had from Cork, Ireland!
Slainte!
Feb 14, 2012The beer pours a clear amber color, with a solid cream head that does a good job of sticking around. Very attractive.
I was expecting a "spiced" ale because that is typically what American Winter Warmers are like, but this Bell Ringer Winter Warmer reached into the "classic" realm and pulled off a stronger, hop-forward brew for the winter season. The aroma is filled with an immediate hop presence, earthy and spicy in nature. Reminiscent of classic Noble hops, supported by a subtle, sweeter malt aroma with notes of caramel and toast.
The flavor is spectacular, and shows off a quite new and unique hop flavor (at least to me...) that is supported by a very mellow and soft alcoholic warmth and a fruity malt flavor. I pull out flavors of pear and spices...it is elusive to me. It is familiar but I cannot identify it.
The mouthfeel is soft and full bodied. The carbonation keeps things alive
Overall, I think this is a fantastic beer that I would absolutely drink again! Very drinkable for a Winter Warmer. This is also the first beer I have ever had from Cork, Ireland!
Slainte!
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