Bell’s Brewery Adding 40th Anniversary Expedition Stout Aged In Bourbon Barrels

This morning I have what I suspect will be the first of many specialty beers coming to celebrate a milestone at Bell’s Brewery in Comstock, MI.

This is 40th Anniversary Expedition Stout and it will be a Russian imperial stout that will be aged in Bourbon barrels. The beer will clock in at 13.9%-AbV and it will be packaged in these 12oz bottles. Stay tuned for 2025 release details.  zzubreebym

Label Text:

“Expedition Stout is the longest brewed Imperial Stout in the U.S. First brewed in 1989 to be robust enough to hold up to time and travel, we couldn’t think of a better beer to honor our 40th Anniversary. This Bourbon barrel-aged version is rich, warm, and complex with notes of vanilla and chocolate. Perfect for your cellar, your travels and any special occasions.”

About Bell’s Brewery:

Bell’s Brewery began in 1985 in Kalamazoo, Michigan, with Larry Bell, a quest for better beer and a 15- gallon soup kettle. Since then, Bell’s has grown into one of the largest craft breweries in America, thanks to its iconic brands such as Two Hearted IPA, Oberon Ale and Hopslam Ale. Bell’s believes that business – and beer – can be powerful tools to renew our trust not only in each other, but the world around us. Bell’s ‘Inspired Brewing’ philosophy represents our collective responsibility to create meaningful change by resourcing responsibly as stewards of our environment, byre-igniting and celebrating our distinct senses of creativity, and by re-energizing the common belief we can come together to make good on the promise of a more prosperous future for all.

Bell's Brewery is a craft brewery in Michigan that started as a homebrewing store in 1983. It's the oldest craft brewery in Michigan and the oldest east of Colorado. Bell's Brewery is known for its flagship beers, including:

• Hopslam Ale, a double IPA
• Oberon Ale, an American wheat ale
• Two Hearted Ale, an American IPA

Brewery locations:

• Kalamazoo

  The original location, where the first batch of beer was brewed in 1985. The Kalamazoo location has a brewpub and store.

• Comstock

  The main brewery, located seven miles east of Kalamazoo.

Philosophy: Reducing environmental impact, Supporting small business owners, Amplifying underrepresented voices, and Celebrating differences.

Sustainability:

• Pretreating wastewater before returning it to the city
• Converting wastewater into renewable electricity and heat
• Supporting clean water nonprofits

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