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Bell's Two Hearted Ale

Bell's Brewery
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🌍 United States · American IPA · One of 389 American IPAs in hopIQ

Two Hearted Ale is a classic American IPA brewed with a single hop variety, Centennial, which provides a distinctive floral and citrus character. This well-balanced ale delivers a rich malt backbone with clean bitterness and a smooth, drinkable finish that has made it a flagship beer for over two decades.

ABV
7%
Bitterness
Strongly bitter
Citrus hop bitterness
SRM
amber9
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How it drinks· Its pace, balance and relationship to the style.
Pace
sessionsipper
Balance
malt-ledhop-led
Style expression
textbookdistinctive
Where this beer sits· Four axes, the same for every beer in hopIQ.
Body
Medium body.
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
Dry finish.
drysweet
Bitterness
Sharp bitter finish.
mildbitter
Texture
Crisp mouthfeel.
crispcreamy

Dry and assertively bitter.

The grain stays in the background so every note the beer offers can come from the hops.

Character· What makes this beer itself — not just another American IPA.
Hop character
citrusy
hoppy
floral
orange
Malt character
malty
Fermentation & yeast
clean

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Bell's Two Hearted Ale

◎ Appearance

Two Hearted pours a brilliant golden amber with excellent clarity and a thick, white head that persists throughout the drinking experience. The carbonation is crisp and lively, creating a visually appealing cascade of bubbles that showcases the beer's freshness and quality brewing.

golden amberbrilliant claritypersistent white headwell-carbonated

◌ Aroma

The nose is dominated by the distinctive Centennial hop character, delivering bright citrus notes with prominent grapefruit and floral undertones. A subtle resinous quality emerges beneath the hops, balanced by a clean, grainy malt backbone that grounds the aromatic profile without overwhelming the delicate hop expression.

citrus forwardfloral hopsgrapefruitresinous

◐ Taste

The palate opens with a rich, well-developed malt sweetness that provides excellent body and balance for a 7% ABV beer. Mid-palate brings waves of bitter, hoppy character with pronounced pine and resinous notes complemented by grapefruit citrus, while the clean finish prevents any cloying sensation and maintains excellent drinkability.

balancedpine-forwardbittercrisp

◑ Finish

The finish is exceptionally clean and dry, with lingering hop bitterness and subtle citrus notes that encourage another sip. The aftertaste is remarkably smooth for an IPA of this caliber, avoiding harsh astringency while maintaining the signature resinous character.

dry finishcleanlingering bitterness
88
hopIQ score
Aroma
87
Taste
89
Appearance
85
Finish
88
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Serve & Enjoy

How to get the most out of Bell's Two Hearted Ale

Serve at 8–11°C
Refrigerate, then rest 2 min

Serve at 8–11°C for the best flavour balance and aroma expression.

Tulip glass
Recommended for this style

The curved shape concentrates hop aromas and supports a thick head. Essential for aromatic ales and IPAs where the nose is half the experience.

Store in a cool, dark place. Check the best-before date on the label for guidance.

Food Pairing

What to eat with Bell's Two Hearted Ale

About American IPA

Style guide · what to expect · how to find alternatives

What is a American IPA?

IPAs are hop-forward ales with 5.5–7.5% ABV and IBU 40–70+. Bold hop aroma — citrus, tropical, resinous — with firm bitterness and a dry, clean finish.

Finding a similar American IPA

hopIQ matches by flavor profile — not just style label. A beer with the same hoppy, citrusy, clean character as Bell's Two Hearted Ale will score highly even if brewed in a different country or under a different sub-style name.

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