19 March 2009

Beer Review, Bell's Bourbon Barrel Aged Expedition/Double Chocolate Stout Blend

Bell's Bourbon Barrel Aged Expedition/Double Chocolate Stout Blend
Kalamazoo, MI
10.0% ABV

Tasted on-tap at Bell's, 03/09/2009

Appearance: Black body, slight reddish tinge on bottom. No head, as usual for beers on-tap. 4.5/5

Smell: Strong bourbon aroma, very malty, nice roasted barley. Slightly raisin-sweet. 4.5/5

Taste: Intense with whiskey-like alcohol, strong with sour mash but malty and dry with a clean aftertaste. 4.5/5

Mouthfeel: Thick. Yeah, that's about it. No particular hops or carbonation. 4.0/5

Drinkability: For such a high-ABV beer, this is amazingly drinkable. If I hadn't had to drive I'd have had another. 4.0/5

Overall: 4.4/5

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