Bell’s Smitten

Spring is here, spring is here. Life is skittles, and life is beer. Sorry, a song’s stuck in my head.

Smitten is another hop-forward rye beer that does a disservice to the flavorful grain addition by hiding it behind a pile of hops. It’s still a good beer.

Glistening and a clear, deep gold in my Bell’s tulip glass sat Smitten. Grapefruit aroma mingling with a whiff of flowers tamped down a hint of spicy, rye graininess. The hops subside somewhat to let the rye grains step up in their spicy, toasty way. A solid, resinous bitterness soon followed. It was a touch harsh for me. Not tongue-destroying, but a bit rough given the rest of the beer. This is a bright, flavorful springtime beer.

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