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Bell's Kalamazoo Stout

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🌍 United States · American Stout · One of 1 American Stouts in hopIQ

One of Bell's original beers — brewed since 1985. Rich coffee and dark chocolate roast, full body and a dry, bitter finish. Named after the city where craft beer history was made.

ABV
6%
IBU
45
SRM
45dark
45

Flavor Profile

How this beer tastes, mapped across 20+ dimensions

roasted
87%
coffee
75%
dark
75%
malty
63%
chocolate
50%
bitter
38%
smooth
38%
grain
25%
medium-bodied
25%
earthy
13%
nutty
0%

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About American Stout

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What is a American Stout?

Stouts are dark ales with roasted barley character, 4–8% ABV and IBU 25–45. Expect coffee, dark chocolate and toast flavors with a creamy body and dry finish.

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Serve & Enjoy

How to get the most out of Bell's Kalamazoo Stout

Serve at 10–13°C
Refrigerate, then rest 2 min

Slightly warmer than you might expect. 10–13°C lets the roasted malt, chocolate and coffee notes open up fully.

Pint glass
Recommended for this style

The classic — versatile, comfortable to hold and keeps the beer cool. No frills, no distractions: just the beer.

Drink within a year. Standard stouts are best fresh but hold reasonably well for 6–12 months.

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