Bell’s – Black Note Stout (Aged in Bourbon Barrels) 750ml 3-Liter & 9-Liter

Here’s an exciting new package from our pal Larry Bell from Bell’s Brewery called Black Note Stout (Stout aged in Bourbon Barrels.)  Black Note is a blend of Bell’s Expedition Stout and Double Cream Stout that is then aged over a year in “fresh oak” bourbon barrels.  This is a low-batch release (450 bottles if the label is to be believed) and they will be packaged in 750ml bottles.  This is a previously keg-only brew possibly now coming in the big bottle format from Bell’s.  The website lists this as 11.5% in draft form with this description…

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 and ages the combination 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 & 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.

Update 1/19:  The 3L and 9L were approved today