The other weekend I came across what may be the single greatest innovation in the history of the brewing industry: the Bell’s Two Hearted Ale Mini-keg. I know, I know . . . the mini-keg has been around for years; however, never before has a beer of this quality been packaged in a mini-keg. The joy I felt seeing this for sale was indescribable. Bell’s Two Hearted Ale has held a regular place in my fridge for some time making the mini-keg a must buy.
The only drawback of the mini-keg is that it must be drunk within a day or the beer goes flat. Therefore, because the mini-keg contains roughly 10 pints of 7% ABV beer, the actual drinking of it requires some logistical legwork to ensure that enough parties can partake so that the entire minikeg is drunk. So, because of various travel schedules, it took about a month before I was ready to open the keg. Needless to say, the anticipation building within my mind was agonizing but this beer met all expectations.
Once the keg was opened, the beer poured a gorgeous amber and orange with a head worthy of a fluffy bird. The beer smells of incredible floral and citrus hops, not quite to the extent of Bell’s HopSlam but the similarities are evident. The taste is a combination of grapefruit, spicy hops and a slight malty backbone of sweetness. The finish is clean making this a beautifully balanced beer and one of the most drinkable IPAs in America. It also is the best year-round brew in the country.
The only drawback of the mini-keg is that it must be drunk within a day or the beer goes flat. Therefore, because the mini-keg contains roughly 10 pints of 7% ABV beer, the actual drinking of it requires some logistical legwork to ensure that enough parties can partake so that the entire minikeg is drunk. So, because of various travel schedules, it took about a month before I was ready to open the keg. Needless to say, the anticipation building within my mind was agonizing but this beer met all expectations.
Once the keg was opened, the beer poured a gorgeous amber and orange with a head worthy of a fluffy bird. The beer smells of incredible floral and citrus hops, not quite to the extent of Bell’s HopSlam but the similarities are evident. The taste is a combination of grapefruit, spicy hops and a slight malty backbone of sweetness. The finish is clean making this a beautifully balanced beer and one of the most drinkable IPAs in America. It also is the best year-round brew in the country.
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