Black Note Stout
Bell's Brewery in Galesburg, Michigan, United States 🇺🇸
Stout - Imperial Rotating|
Score
8.39
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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. Aimed squarely at the stout and bourbon aficionados, Black Note makes a grand statement about the art of the dark.
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.
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. Aimed squarely at the stout and bourbon aficionados, Black Note makes a grand statement about the art of the dark.
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.
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7.5/10
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Appearance 8
Aroma 8
Flavor 7
Texture 6
Overall 8
Bottles from H, C, & B 11-21-17
Tried
from Bottle
on 21 Nov 2017
at 20:27
7.8/10
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Appearance 8
Aroma 8
Flavor 7
Texture 8
Overall 8
Bottle, by way of a trade. Cheers Beau! Nearly black. Ring of tan head. Nose has whisky truffles. Cocoa nibs. Fudge brownie. Hint of ashy wood. Taste is sticky sweet, and robust, boozy, woody, ashy bitter. Silky mouthfeel that belies the ABV. Sticky bonfire toffee and liquorice to finish. Tasty gear.
Tried
from Bottle
on 17 Nov 2017
at 15:58
8/10
Beczka ladna slodka, nie zagluszajaca stoutowych, wytrawnych nutek, srednio- ciala, ale mega gladkie. Wanilia, czeko, migdal, palonosc. 4.3
Tried
from Bottle
on 25 Oct 2017
at 20:00
8.8/10
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Appearance 8
Aroma 8
Flavor 9
Texture 10
Overall 9
2016 bottle. Man oh man what a stout. Huge waves of chocolate, coffee, roast, anise, and molasses, all slathered on black cherry and fig and raisin notes, backed up by a firm espresso bitterness overflowing with vanilla and oak and booze. Layers upon layers, lacking any alcohol warmth to mar the indulgent velvet feel. Aroma gives off tons of chocolate and bourbon. Thick viscous black pour gives up a brief white head and no lace. Brilliant.
Tried
from Bottle
on 02 Oct 2017
at 19:38
8/10
Svart med fingerhøyt beige skum. Lukter svisker, plommer, noe kaffe kjenner også fatlagringen med vanilje, bourbon og trevirke. Fyldig men rund. Smaker en del kaffe, mørke frukter, ristet malt, noe salt lakris og alkohol. Middels lang.
Tried
on 20 Sep 2017
at 06:01
9/10
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Appearance 8
Aroma 9
Flavor 9
Texture 10
Overall 9
Tap. Darkest brown color with tan head. Aroma is thick molten chocolate, black chocolate, . Taste is thick black chocolate, sweet, some prunes, super-forward, but also well-balanced. Oily mouthfeel. Very good, worth all the praise, although I prefer my Imperial Stouts to have more than just sweet chocolate flavours.
Tried
from Draft
on 08 Sep 2017
at 17:54
7.5/10
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Appearance 6
Aroma 8
Flavor 8
Texture 6
Overall 8
On tap at Beavertown Extravaganza 2017. Black beer lasting tan head. tar soy sauce aroma. Chocolate sponge cake aroma. Better in mouth. Pure dark chocolate. Very impressive. A bit boozy on finish. Dark chocolate sponge cake. Good
Tried
from Draft
on 08 Sep 2017
at 09:47
8.2/10
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Appearance 8
Aroma 8
Flavor 8
Texture 8
Overall 9
Tried
on 16 Jun 2017
at 15:36
8/10
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Appearance 6
Aroma 8
Flavor 9
Texture 8
Overall 8
Dark pour, bit of beige foam. Dusty roast aroma. Sweet liquorice and umami. Taste is unsurprisingly bready, roasted with a bit burnt black bread. Sweet and bready, quite a treat actualky. Vanilla and bitter hops also. Lots of hops. Simplicity and complex flavours packed into the same beer.
Tried
on 09 Apr 2017
at 08:39
9.1/10
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Appearance 8
Aroma 9
Flavor 9
Texture 10
Overall 9.5
Dark brown color. Intense rich chocolate cream cake, vanilla, bourbon, oak, licorice and a bit of dark fruit in the nose. So smooth and intense. Tastes like charred oak, vanilla, coconut, cacao and licorice. Super intense. Amazingly smooth. Big burnt oak and dark chocolate finish. One of the most intense, but balanced beers I’ve had. This is outstanding.
Tried
on 08 Apr 2017
at 01:28