Bells Expedition Stout

Brewed by Bells Brewery
Style: Imperial Stout
Kalamazoo, Michigan USA

Serve in Snifter

Nov. 2011. Bottle from Savvy1982 way back in February. Pours solid black. Tan head. Aromas of rich chocolate, roasted malts, coffee, burnt malts and dark chocolate. Taste is similar. Lots of mocha,burnt notes,chocolate and coffee. So smooth drinking, it’s dangerous.Bitter aftertaste. If I could buy this here, I’d be broke.

Very solid Stout with coffee flavor. Has all the characteristics you would like to see in a Stout, enjoy!

Great malty imperial stout. Very dark very smooth. Alot of coffee notes and roasted malt goodness.

bottle. pours thick black with massive red head. aroma of coffee nuts and burnt sugar. massive roasted nut flavor and slight bitter from hops

My favorite stout to date! Viscous enough to completely coat your entire mouth. Dark chocolate, black strap molasses, leather, coffee, toffee and vanilla creme pretty much sum up this brew. You don’t get the the heat either. Try it over some really good quality vanilla ice cream, I dare you to go back to rootbeer!

BOTTLE at Darkness Day 2011. This bottle was 4 yr old. Roasted malts, chocolate, coffee. Full flavor.

Well I figured I should try something big while watching the Super Bowl. 2010 bottle into snifter. Pour thick and syrupy with almost no head, just a little reddish brown foam. Tons of awesome espresso and chocolate. A bit of molasses too. Finish is very distinct as it quickly turns a bit sweet of fruit. World class beer that lives up to the hype.

Pours a very dark motor oil-like brown with a medium creamy tan head. In the glass, it appears opaque black. The aroma is rich, smoky roasted malts, chocolate, and coffee. The taste is a complex blend of bitter dark roasted malts, sweetened espresso, and dark chocolate. The mouthfeel is very creamy and lasting. I’d like to try a vintage bottle to see how well the flavors have mellowed after a few years of aging, but it’s damn good when it’s fresh.