Black Note Stout (2017)
(Batch of Black Note Stout)
Bell's Brewery in Galesburg, Michigan, United States 🇺🇸
Stout - Imperial Rotating Out of Production|
Score
7.62
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Bourbon Barrel-Aged Stout
One of the most sought-after stouts in Bell's history, Black Note Stout blends the complex aromatics of Expedition Stout with the velvety smooth texture of Double Cream Stout, each aged in freshly retired oak bourbon barrels for months.
The resulting harmony of flavors captures the finest features of all three components: malty notes of dark chocolate, espresso and dried fruits, all buoyed by the warmth and fragrance of the bourbon barrel.
Aimed squarely at the stout and bourbon aficionados, Black Note makes a grand statement about the art of the dark.
One of the most sought-after stouts in Bell's history, Black Note Stout blends the complex aromatics of Expedition Stout with the velvety smooth texture of Double Cream Stout, each aged in freshly retired oak bourbon barrels for months.
The resulting harmony of flavors captures the finest features of all three components: malty notes of dark chocolate, espresso and dried fruits, all buoyed by the warmth and fragrance of the bourbon barrel.
Aimed squarely at the stout and bourbon aficionados, Black Note makes a grand statement about the art of the dark.
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8/10
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Appearance 8
Aroma 8
Flavor 8
Texture 8
Overall 8
Bottle at home. Had the beer before but I guess not this batch. Guess it's quite good like I remember it. I can't really be bothered by rating this formally as it's just another batch. I like it.
Tried
on 16 Aug 2025
at 21:16
8/10
Tried
from Bottle
on 13 Dec 2024
at 18:46
9.3/10
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Appearance 8
Aroma 9
Flavor 10
Texture 10
Overall 9
2017 bottle from Craft Brewed. Pours a deep brown to black with almost no head. Bourbon-forward nose with fudge brownie and rum cake-like notes. Vanilla, faint coconut aromas as it warms. More cacao nib and roasted coffee aromas as well. Deep fudge notes, brownie, vanilla all over the palate. There is some bite from the bourbon, but it isn't overbearing. Flavors are extremely well-integrated with both the base beer and the barrels both complementing each other. Some prune and fig as it warms. Smooth finish, with lingering chocolate cream and bourbon notes. Wow. A flawless beer.
Tried
from Bottle
on 26 Nov 2017
at 22:48
8/10
Tried
from Bottle
on 22 Nov 2017
at 21:06