Thanks to styles for the aged bottle from 2003. Pours jet black with a minor ring of brown foam around the outside of the glass. Smells of powdered cocoa, mild coffee, vanilla, and alcohol. Dark fruits, walnut, and caramel are also detectable in the flavor. Betters as it warms. Worthy of sipping and celebrating with.

To be fair I had this one right after bells expedition on thanksgiving day hence the lower score. black meduim body thin head far more lighter than the big boys in taste and appearence

A fantastic and simple stout. 9.1% and tastes it, not too weak, not too strong. It’s inky black with mild tan head. Nose is burnt roasts and nutty with a slight smokiness. Mouthfeel is oily and thick and stands out as a traditional imperial stout. Not as overwhelming as Bell’s amazing Expedition Stout, but very similar. More please.

Pours a nasty oily black with a creamy caramel colored 1 finger head. Smells of robust dark malts and espresso as the prominent aromas. There is also a nice rummy alcohol in there. This beer has a nice bitter taste with a smooth lingering plum and raisin aftertaste. This is a very smooth and easy to drink beer. Yeah 3 is good. 4 is better. 5 is gonna hurt. 6 will tuck me in for a good long nap.

bottle - Pours black with a lingering tan head. It has an assertive aroma of roast malt, hops, and chocolate. The flavor is of dark roast malt, dark chocolate, and very aggressive hops that lead into a lingering bitter finish. Huge flavor. Excellent beer.