Copyright © 1996-2020 BeerAdvocate®. A lofty ABV is noticeable but not overpowering. It’s roasty, fruity, and bittersweet, with a noticeable alcohol presence. One of the earliest examples of Russian Imperial Stouts in the United States, Expedition Stout offers immensely complex flavors crafted specifically with aging in mind. It’s topped by nearly an inch-thick cap of frothy, pock-marked, mocha-colored foam that shows fair retention. Expedition Stout is a Stout - Russian Imperial style beer brewed by Bell's Brewery - Eccentric Café & General Store in Kalamazoo, MI. Expedition Stout is a Russian Imperial Stout that’s brewed by Bell’s Brewery, Inc., and for the purposes of this craft beer review, the ale was served in a snifter from a 12 oz. There’s even a savory and slightly salty flavor akin to a steak sauce that’s picked up on the swallow.Label art for the Expedition Stout by Bell’s Brewery, Inc.Its feel is silky smooth with a body that’s nearly full and low carbonation. The Russian Imperial Stout is an intensely flavored, big, dark ale. Score: 95 with 6,510 ratings and reviews. Dark fruit flavors meld with roasty, burnt, or almost tar-like sensations. Like most everything about this brew, it’s just right.Bell’s recommends the following food pairings with their Expedition Stout: cheeses of Blue d’Aubergne, d’Affinois, Stilton or Roquefort; mains of duck foie gras and smoked goose; sweets of dark chocolate truffles, pecan pie, raspberry tart, vanilla poached pears or chocolate raspberry mousse cake.What did you think? This certified mark gives beer lovers an easy way to identify independent craft beer.Learn more about what it means to be an Independent Craft Brewer by visiting the Do you love craft beer? Old Rasputin Russian Imperial Stout, a Russian-style Imperial Stout by North Coast Brewing Co. is complex and decadent with abundant sweetness countered by a boozy earthiness. Nonconstructive reviews may be removed without notice and action may be taken on your account.look: 4.25 | smell: 4.25 | taste: 4.5 | feel: 4.5 | overall: 4.5look: 4 | smell: 4.5 | taste: 4.5 | feel: 4.5 | overall: 4.5look: 4.75 | smell: 4.5 | taste: 4.5 | feel: 5 | overall: 4.75look: 4.5 | smell: 4.75 | taste: 4.25 | feel: 4 | overall: 4.25look: 4 | smell: 4 | taste: 3.75 | feel: 3.75 | overall: 4look: 3.75 | smell: 4.25 | taste: 4 | feel: 4.5 | overall: 4look: 4.5 | smell: 5 | taste: 5 | feel: 5 | overall: 5look: 4.25 | smell: 4 | taste: 4.25 | feel: 4.25 | overall: 4.25look: 4.25 | smell: 4.25 | taste: 4.25 | feel: 4.25 | overall: 4.25look: 4.5 | smell: 4.5 | taste: 4.5 | feel: 4.25 | overall: 4.5look: 5 | smell: 5 | taste: 5 | feel: 5 | overall: 5look: 4.5 | smell: 4.25 | taste: 4.25 | feel: 4.25 | overall: 4.25look: 4.25 | smell: 3.75 | taste: 4.25 | feel: 5 | overall: 4.25look: 5 | smell: 3.5 | taste: 4.75 | feel: 5 | overall: 4.5look: 4.75 | smell: 4.5 | taste: 4.75 | feel: 4.75 | overall: 4.75look: 4.25 | smell: 4 | taste: 4.75 | feel: 4.5 | overall: 4.5look: 4.75 | smell: 4 | taste: 4.25 | feel: 4.75 | overall: 4.25look: 5 | smell: 4.75 | taste: 4.75 | feel: 4.5 | overall: 4.75look: 4.25 | smell: 4 | taste: 3.75 | feel: 4.25 | overall: 3.75look: 5 | smell: 4.5 | taste: 5 | feel: 4.75 | overall: 4.75look: 5 | smell: 4.25 | taste: 4.25 | feel: 4.5 | overall: 4.25look: 4 | smell: 4 | taste: 4 | feel: 4 | overall: 4look: 4.5 | smell: 4.5 | taste: 4.5 | feel: 4.5 | overall: 4.5look: 5 | smell: 4 | taste: 3.75 | feel: 5 | overall: 4look: 4.25 | smell: 4.25 | taste: 4 | feel: 4 | overall: 4.25Expedition Stout from Bell's Brewery - Eccentric Café & General Store Bell’s Brewery, Inc. and Kalamazoo Wings have teamed up to support two local organizations with a special, limited edition Two Hearted hockey jersey auction. Finishes dryly with a mild warming sensation.Its appearance could show better head retention but otherwise, the Expedition Stout excels in every other way. Upper Hand Brewery will end its drought of availability below the Mackinac Bridge with the distribution of its beer to Michigan’s Lower Peninsula this Fall. Last update: 07-27-2020. Karl: After the Brooklyn Black Chocolate Stout 5-year vertical, drinking a few bottles of Bell’s felt like returning to familiar ground. Its aroma is strong and enticing and its palate strikes a wonderful balance between the roast and sweet flavors. Bell’s Expedition Stout Russian Imperial Stout, 10.5% ABV. You don’t seek out a beer like this just for the buzz, that’s for sure. Turn your rating into one with ≥ 150 characters.Explain why you're giving this rating.
Based on the strong, well hopped ales that England once shipped to the czar’s court, Expedition Stout measures between 10 and 11 percent ABV.