Bell's Light Hearted Ale.
3.7 % ABV, 36 IBU. Bell's Brewery, Comstock, MI.
And here we have a beer that has been around for a few years, but I have never gotten around to trying because it just doesn't seem like the kind of beer I like to drink. I wasn't going to pay for a 6-pack, and both my distributor rep and the Bell's brand ambassador (whoever that is...Andy...)were neglect in their duties. So, I bought a sampler 12-pack, which also yielded a new-to-me exclusive IPA. They called this one Jingle Bells because it came out in late November, not because any of them were holiday themed beers, no, all IPAs. So, let's drink this lo-call IPA, because who cares about spelling.
Clear, bright golden hue, small white head.
In the nose: moderately hoppy, sparks of citrus, portions of pine.
In the mouth: Hop attack blazes the palate, and sticks around a bit. Body is significantly lighter than your normal Two Hearted Ale. Flavors vanish from the palate, leaving just a ghost of the IPA that was just in your mouth. Crisp, clean and just tasty enough.
If you're in need of a low calorie ale, this is just right. I'm going to stick with heartier IPAs. No pun intended.
Light Hearted is aromatic, balanced, and incredibly easy-drinking. This Lo-Cal IPA has only 110 calories, yet all the Heart. Centennial and Galaxy hops result in citrus and pine aromas, while a variety of specialty malts help give Light Hearted its body and flavor.
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