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Bells Expedition Stout

Bells Expedition Stout - Imperial Stout

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 Percentile 
100
overall
Brewed by Bells Brewery
Style: Imperial Stout

Kalamazoo, Michigan USA

bottled
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on tap
common

Broad Distribution
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 Ratings  Average  Score  Seasonal  ABV  Style Pctl  Serve in 
17064.32/5.04.31/5.0Winter10.5%99.1Snifter
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Commercial Description:
The darkest beer we make; this Imperial stout contains double the malt and five times the hops of our Kalamazoo stout and is perfect for cellaring as its complex character will evolve over time. Available October-March.
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 Swalden28 (1442), McKinney, Texas, USA
4.1 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
8/104/58/104/517/20
Oct 19, 2008  
Bottle, Thanks to ericandersnavy. Pours a deep dark black eith copper head. Aroma of dark roast & Chocolate, alcohol. Flavor is very sweet, dark roast, baking cocoa, alcohol. Mouth feel is heavy body, high carbonation. Overall, very sturdy stout, very strong.....I like!!!!!


 satan165 (542), River Grove, Illinois, USA
4.1 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
7/105/59/104/516/20
Oct 18, 2008  
dark as night, aroma is of pure ’strength’: physical, alcoholic and intangible. cocoa/coffee notes are present but amped up such that it seems they were reduced down to boil away imperfections and flaws leaving only pure potency. this is a big beer that goes straight to the cranium, very well balanced and very tough.


ealdent (44), Alpharetta, Georgia, USA
4.3 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
8/105/59/104/517/20
Oct 17, 2008  
Uber-rich chocolatey flavor. Black as midnight. Bitter like strong coffee, but only a slight coffee flavor. More like a bitter dark chocolate. Delicious.


 movezig (137), Pensacola, Florida, USA
4.7 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
9/105/510/104/519/20
Oct 15, 2008  
12oz Bottle. Wow...Nose of dark chocolate, roast, freshly baked bread, coffee, leather, hops, and raisins to name a few. Syrupy palate rich with tastes of coffee, chocolate, cookie, roasted malt, vanilla... I cant get everything its immensely complex. Bell’s is amazing. The brewery has never let me down.


 awiseman01 (318), Indianapolis, Indiana, USA
4.5 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
9/104/510/104/518/20
Oct 15, 2008    Updated: Sep 11, 2009
Bottle. Pours very black, small tan head. Smells of roasted coffee, dark choc; slight caramel and malt undertones. Taste is very full and complex. Lots of sweet coffee, slight vanilla, and roasted malts. Some noticeable caramel character, with loads of choc. complexion. Honestly, this reminded me instantly of Dark Lord...............a poor man’s Dark Lord, but none the less ( I don’t mind the price break). How they packed so much taste in a 12oz. bottle for $3.50 is beyond me. A bargain, and a Treat when it comes to Imperial Stouts. (re-rate) Dan’s Bachelor Party Extended Weekend Rating #46 of 90. On tap at the Eccentric Cafe in Kalamazoo. Pours pitch black with brown edge. Sweet chocolate, coffee, excellent roasted malt, molasses, dark fruits. So, so good, clean/smooth finish. Not a strong abv taste, but the hint is there. This is one to have stocked at all times!


 WakeandBake (422), Greenville, Michigan, USA
4.5 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
8/105/510/104/518/20
Oct 15, 2008    Updated: Oct 5, 2009
Bottle.Color is Black . with a thin tan head.Aroma of coffee, chocolate, caramel, dark roasted malt and some anise just to name a few that I could pick out very complex .Flavor is DARK ,intense roast coffee,chocolate,some dark fruit,and bitter hops. Very thick ,full body, thick mouthfeel , very little carbonation ( could use just a wee bit more). Roasty long finish , hoppy , roasty aftertaste . Glad I saved this for rating #100 Thank you to the hard working crew at Bells , you guys rock and this beer kicks ass . I love you guys !


 Glouglouburp (2782), Montreal, Quebec, Canada
4.9 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
9/105/510/105/520/20
Oct 15, 2008  
In short: A tasty, complex and perfectly balanced Impy Stout. Nothing groundbreaking here but this beer is brewed to perfection. Best Imperial Stout, period.
How: Bottle 12oz. I’ve had this beer many times before (fresh and aged) and I’m finally rating it. This rating is for a 1 year bottle given to me by dmac, thanks a lot Dave
The look: Black body with a very large tan head with good retention
In long: Nose is hoppy and roasted. Amazing taste. Body is clearly a 5/5, full, round and chewy. This is everything world-class Impy Stout should be, a ton of roasted malts, cacao, roasted coffee beans, some molasses, light fruity notes, everything. But what really makes this one stand out is the hopping. That big motor-oil body of sweet highly roasted malts is superbly balanced by an equally enormous amount of green leafy hops. This beer never falls into the extreme. A complex and wonderfully well balanced beer which is something I can’t say about most of the top rated ratebeer Impy Stout (mostly over-the-top monsters). Tempted to give it a 5/5.0 but I’m still hoping there is an even better Imperial Stout out there. Unlikely. Drinking this bottle made me realize that all other Imperial Stouts pale in comparison but it doesn’t really show because cause they’re all black.


 branspra (204), Arlington, Virginia, USA
4.6 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
9/104/510/104/519/20
Oct 12, 2008  
Bottle. Large head, brown in color, with a very dark brown body. Aromas of molasses, chocolate, and some flowers for the hops. Creamy texture with a very pleasing finish. Overall, one of the best stouts that can be drank in the US!



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