Bell's is Finally in Texas

I've been waiting years since I moved here and emailed them asking if they were planning on distributing to Texas. I'm glad it's finally here and I've already consumed much two hearted. My suit case is now freed to bring other beer back when I go to Michigan. Super happy bells is finally here.

 

Two hearted ale was always a must buy when we vacation in Florida, it's great to see them in Texas now. I can't wait until we get the expedition stout and black note.

 

Oh my...Two Hearted is really good. I see posts on FB badmouthing it already. "It's no Trillium, Tree House, etc, etc." I find it amusing.

 

It's more of a classic style IPA...bitter hops and balanced malt for a crisp taste. It's definitely not a fruit bomb.

 

That's just terrible. Must be a bunch of newer to the game type of folks. JMO. 2 Hearted is one of the classics.

 

I really like Am I Right. Not sure if it was intended to be so, but I find the hop flavor is very delicate which makes it drink like a session IPA. No complaints from me. It also has a nice love letter on the back.

 

Did you guys get Oarsman? Great refreshing beer for those harsh TX winters.

Side note: I wish you guys would stop getting all the distribution we have. Making it harder to put boxes together for my TX friends.

 

Yeah what I am seeing so far
Two Hearted
Am I right or Amarillo
Oatsmobile
Oarsman
Kalamazoo Stout
Amber Ale
Oarsman was a staple on the beach last year in Florida

 

I'm going to third the love for Oarsman. I picked up a single of a few things yesterday to try them out and that was the standout. It doesn't seem to get a lot of love, but the really light tartness and the mineral/chalky wheat flavor and mouthfeel really did it for me. It reminded me of Live Oak's version, but is less tart.

I thought the Am I Right was really clean, but a bit on the malty side and wasn't really what I was looking for. Not a bad beer or anything though.

 

Found all of these plus Lager of the Lakes, their Bohemian Pilsner at my HEB yesterday. Picked up some Two Hearted and Lager of the Lakes, which I am enjoying now.

 

Bell's Robust Porter is being sold in the area as well.
I flighted these out on 2-27... lager of the lakes, oatismobile, Am I right, Two Hearted, Amber Ale, Porter, and K. Stout.
Just my opinion on the current TX offerings- two hearted is top 3 on the desert island beer list. Though I tend to prefer darker beers with maltier profiles, the two hearted is simply phenomenal.
Also super excited about seasonal offerings such as Java Stout and the like.
Bell's is definitely a welcome addition to the TX market!!!

 

Am I overlooking a "canned on" date on the 12 pack cardboard carriers of Two Hearted? Stores gonna be pissed at me opening them up to check a can every time.

 

I haven't looked but D&Q tweeted 2/14. IIRC

 

I picked some up at the Shell Station and wasn't too concerned with canned date since it is new to the market, I figured it would be fresh. However I will not buy it in the future if I cant see when it was canned.

 

everything I have seen is between 2-6 and 2-14

 

Hi there! Our 12 pack date codes are located on a side panel In black ink. Hope that helps!

 

Well their ya have it.

 

Nothing but a bunch of amateurs with undeveloped palates.

 

Or people chasing the "latest and greatest ticks"

 

Do we really think Black Note will make it here? Seriously asking.