Grizzly Beer
Bellwoods Brewery

Grizzly BeerGrizzly Beer
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From:
Bellwoods Brewery
 
Ontario, Canada
Style:
American Brown Ale
ABV:
6.2%
Score:
87
Avg:
3.88 | pDev: 9.02%
Reviews:
14
Ratings:
56
Status:
Retired
Rated:
Mar 24, 2022
Added:
Mar 02, 2013
Wants:
  5
Gots:
  4
This sessionable ale falls somewhere between a porter and a black IPA, with a nice interplay of robust and bitter characteristics. Named after a ferocious beast, this beer is every bit as fierce. Appealing to those who can’t quite decide between pleasing carmelized malt flavours, and pungent hoppy bitterness. Do not underestimate the power of the Grizzly!
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Rated by davidward from Florida

3/5  rDev -22.7%
look: 3 | smell: 3 | taste: 3 | feel: 3 | overall: 3
A pleasant dark beer.
Mar 24, 2022
 
Rated: 3.93 by CantankerousCaveBear from Canada (ON)

Jun 16, 2016
 
Rated: 4.13 by jmanion from Canada (ON)

Sep 24, 2015
 
Rated: 3.85 by BakaGaijin from Canada (ON)

Sep 23, 2015
 
Rated: 3.68 by Whatup14 from Canada (QC)

May 15, 2015
 
Rated: 4.16 by Simon212 from Canada (ON)

Apr 27, 2015
 
Rated: 4.17 by dgilks from Australia

Apr 03, 2015
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Reviewed by Phyl21ca from Canada (QC)

3.73/5  rDev -3.9%
look: 3.75 | smell: 3.75 | taste: 3.75 | feel: 3.5 | overall: 3.75
Bottle: Poured a medium brown color ale with a large off-white foamy head with good retention and some lacing. Aroma of caramelized malt with light citrus notes is quite pleasant. Taste is also dominated by caramelized malt with light citrus notes. Light nutty notes are also discernable. Body is light with good carbonation. Good drinkability with just the right amount of complexity. Nicely done for the style.
Jan 09, 2015
 
Rated: 4.21 by KrisDLSmith from Canada (ON)

Dec 30, 2014
 
Rated: 3.92 by schnarr84 from Canada (AB)

Nov 22, 2014
 
Rated: 4 by Alexxmw from Canada (ON)

Nov 14, 2014
 
Rated: 4.01 by Adamthornton13 from Canada (ON)

Nov 13, 2014
 
Rated: 3.75 by Cadbury from Canada (ON)

Nov 06, 2014
 
Rated: 3.5 by tbrascojr from Pennsylvania

Oct 27, 2014
 
Rated: 3.95 by Coronaeus from Canada (ON)

Oct 15, 2014
 
Rated: 4 by DamoTO700 from Canada (ON)

Oct 07, 2014
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Reviewed by MasterSki from Canada (ON)

3.98/5  rDev +2.6%
look: 4.25 | smell: 4.25 | taste: 3.75 | feel: 4 | overall: 4
Bottle from Bellwoods. Served in a wine glass.

A - Dark brown body with a reddish transparency to it when held to the light. A finger of tan foam settles to a near-complete cap, thick collar, and splotches of lace.

S - Mix of piney hops, a kiss of grapefruit rind, nutty and roasted malts, a touch of baker's chocolate. Pretty nice and spot on for the style.

T - Taste is a little less exciting. More brown malt, less hop flavor. Roasted nuts and milk chocolate dominate, with a high of caramel in there for good measure. Hops show up late, lending a moderate bitterness that feels like a tad too much.

M - Medium body, with pleasant, active carbonation, and a dry toasty finish. Texture is soft, with a touch of grain to it. Not perceptible alcohol.

D - It's a well-crafted American Brown Ale. Not the sexiest of styles, but an enjoyable take nonetheless. Would drink this on occasion as a change of pace, but not something I'd crave.
Sep 24, 2014
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Reviewed by DaveBar from Canada (ON)

4/5  rDev +3.1%
Free sample at Bellwoods.

A- 4- Very good. Very dark brown. Pours an excellent high light brown head that stays

S- 4. Very good. Lots and lots of malt. Hints of herbs and yeast

T- 4.25- Nice malt backbone with nuts and caramel. Very complex for a brown ale.

M- 3.75- Nice. Good carbonation. That's it

O- 4- Pretty good. Nice break and refreshing. A bit too expensive though at $7.00 or so for a 500ml bottle at their shop

Food Pairing

This was just a little 2oz sample before a Bring Out Your Dead because after a sip of that RIS all flavours change.

Enjoy!!
Sep 14, 2014
 
Rated: 3.25 by Jones153 from Canada (QC)

Sep 07, 2014
 
Rated: 3.5 by hopsolutely from Canada (ON)

Sep 01, 2014
Grizzly Beer from Bellwoods Brewery
Beer rating: 87 out of 100 with 56 ratings