Bell's Expedition Stout from Bell's Brewery, Inc.
Rating: A-
Thanks to mymrngjckt for sending this one my way in the Secret Bunny '07 exchange.
Appearance: black as the night, with a seriously dark and seriously big head. Some retention, good lacing.
Smell: Heavy on cocoa, roast (almost burnt - black malt?) and some soysauce. Hops come across as somewhat grassy. This is one you can keep smelling for a while before taking the first taste. Some alcohol.
Taste: Very similar profile to the nose, but I think soy sauce is a bit more pronounced. Caramel notes come out more on the palate, as well. Good finish. Reminds me of a homebrewed stout I made, except better. Solid bitterness.
Mouthfeel: Nice and thick, good carbonation. Sticks to your tongue - after this, an APA would taste like water. I'm surprised at the bros' reviews - the carbonation on mine was fine, must have been a batch issue??
Drinkability: Very nice, but not sessionable, both for the huge flavor and the high alcohol.
Serving type: bottle
Reviewed on: 03-25-2007 00:49:06
Rating: A-
Thanks to mymrngjckt for sending this one my way in the Secret Bunny '07 exchange.
Appearance: black as the night, with a seriously dark and seriously big head. Some retention, good lacing.
Smell: Heavy on cocoa, roast (almost burnt - black malt?) and some soysauce. Hops come across as somewhat grassy. This is one you can keep smelling for a while before taking the first taste. Some alcohol.
Taste: Very similar profile to the nose, but I think soy sauce is a bit more pronounced. Caramel notes come out more on the palate, as well. Good finish. Reminds me of a homebrewed stout I made, except better. Solid bitterness.
Mouthfeel: Nice and thick, good carbonation. Sticks to your tongue - after this, an APA would taste like water. I'm surprised at the bros' reviews - the carbonation on mine was fine, must have been a batch issue??
Drinkability: Very nice, but not sessionable, both for the huge flavor and the high alcohol.
Serving type: bottle
Reviewed on: 03-25-2007 00:49:06
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