Rating 90
Style IPA
Produced In Comstock, Mich.
United States
ABV 7%
Availability Year Round
Reviewed By
Review Updated 2022-08-09

Bell's Brewery Two Hearted Ale Review

An infamous IPA for its time that commands a ravenous following to this day, Two Hearted is the embodiment of craft beer's favorite style in the early aughts — without even defining itself as an IPA at the time (it was originally released in 1997). Grapefruit and pine needles mingle on the nose, while an almost-sweet citrusy flavor from the malt and bitter hop character battle it out on the palate. Fun fact: Two Hearted is made with only Centennial hops, making it an all-around American classic. It concludes with what some consider balance, but others — namely more contemporary palates — may consider old-school, overwhelming bitterness. Nevertheless, it continues to top the charts for homebrewers, earning the No. 1 spot on the American Homebrewers Association's best beer every year.

Bell's Brewery Two Hearted Ale Pros And Cons

Pros
  • Historic craft beer
  • Citrusy, pine-forward profile
Cons
  • Some may find the finish to be too bitter
  • Made using only one hop, which may not excite some craft beer drinkers

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Bell's Brewery Two Hearted Ale
An infamous IPA for its time that commands a ravenous following to this day, Two Hearted is the embodiment of craft beer's favorite style in the early aughts — without even defining itself as an IPA at the time (it was originally released in 1997). Grapefruit and pine needles mingle on the nose, while an almost-sweet citrusy flavor from the malt and bitter hop character battle it out on the palate. Fun fact: Two Hearted is made with only Centennial hops, making it an all-around American classic. It concludes with what some consider balance, but others — namely more contemporary palates — may consider old-school, overwhelming bitterness. Nevertheless, it continues to top the charts for homebrewers, earning the No. 1 spot on the American Homebrewers Association's best beer every year.

Reviewed On: 12-27-2020
90
POINTS
Bell's Brewery Two Hearted Ale
An infamous IPA for its time that commands a ravenous following to this day, Two Hearted is the embodiment of craft beer's favorite style in the early aughts — without even defining itself as an IPA at the time (it was originally released in 1997). Grapefruit and pine needles mingle on the nose, while an almost-sweet citrusy flavor from the malt and bitter hop character battle it out on the palate. Fun fact: Two Hearted is made with only Centennial hops, making it an all-around American classic. It concludes with what some consider balance, but others — namely more contemporary palates — may consider old-school, overwhelming bitterness. Nevertheless, it continues to top the charts for homebrewers, earning the No. 1 spot on the American Homebrewers Association's best beer every year.

Reviewed On: 12-27-2020