Bell's 30th Anniversary Ale

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  1. Jaszucs

    Jaszucs Initiate (0) Apr 27, 2015 Indiana

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    In 1985, Larry Bell set out on a quest for better beer with his 15-gallon soup pot.

    Thirty years later, we will release our 30th Anniversary Ale.

    An American Imperial Stout, Bell’s 30th Anniversary Ale is also a nod to another beer and one of the earliest examples of the style released here in the United States, Bell’s Expedition Stout.

    “This beer is a testament to three-plus decades of hard-work. It honors all that has helped us get to this point – hard work, quality and authenticity,” said Larry Bell, Bell’s President and Founder.

    “It reminds us of where we’ve been, how we’ve grown over the years, the challenges we’ve faced and at the same time, looks forward to what comes next,” he added.

    Flavors of dark chocolate and fruit meld to create a full-bodied, roasty stout.

    A fair amount of Polaris hops lend a brightness and a nice character that will help carry the beer in its early stages making it incredibly drinkable and interesting. Malt characteristics will continue to develop over time, so that beer drinkers who choose to cellar it can enjoy the beer for years to come.

    This big, strong celebratory beer (11% ABV) will be released in September coinciding with our 30th anniversary celebration.

    It will be available in bottles (6-packs) and on draught. The label will feature a special seal designed and made specifically to commemorate and celebrate our anniversary.

    http://bellsbeer.com/blog/336-Bell_...n_Imperial_Stout__to_be_released_in_September
     
    #1 Jaszucs, Jul 14, 2015
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  2. BMBCLT

    BMBCLT Grand Pooh-Bah (3,427) May 9, 2014 South Carolina
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    Is it barrel-aged?
     
    #2 BMBCLT, Jul 14, 2015
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  3. Jaszucs

    Jaszucs Initiate (0) Apr 27, 2015 Indiana

    It does not appear so.
     
    #3 Jaszucs, Jul 14, 2015
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  4. stickboy1125

    stickboy1125 Initiate (0) Jan 28, 2012 Virginia

    Hopefully not, I'd like to try it and I refuse to chase trucks, wait in long lines, etc.
     
    #4 stickboy1125, Jul 14, 2015
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  5. BMBCLT

    BMBCLT Grand Pooh-Bah (3,427) May 9, 2014 South Carolina
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    That's fine! I hope it's nothing like Expedition Stout. It's more of a Black DIPA, than an Imperial Stout.
     
    #5 BMBCLT, Jul 14, 2015
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  6. busternuggz

    busternuggz Initiate (0) Mar 9, 2008 California

    It gets better with age. Give it 2 or 3 years, it's worth the wait.
     
    #6 busternuggz, Jul 14, 2015
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  7. sculls65

    sculls65 Pundit (769) Dec 15, 2008 Michigan

    Hope they made a good amount. Would like to get a 6 pack instead of just a bottle or two like the limited Planets.
     
    #7 sculls65, Jul 14, 2015
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  8. Mipper

    Mipper Pundit (986) Dec 14, 2012 Pennsylvania
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    Sign me up!!
     
    #8 Mipper, Jul 14, 2015
  9. croush

    croush Pooh-Bah (2,407) Mar 20, 2015 Illinois
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    I was thinking the same thing, and hoping it'll be available at the General Store the weekend of their Funvitational.
     
    #9 croush, Jul 14, 2015
  10. archiebunkerjr

    archiebunkerjr Pundit (910) Oct 25, 2010 Michigan
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    I have to believe it will be available during that weekend. What I'm really hoping for is that it's priced in the General Store like all of the Planets series.
     
    #10 archiebunkerjr, Jul 15, 2015
  11. GetMeAnIPA

    GetMeAnIPA Pooh-Bah (2,559) Mar 28, 2009 California
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    How is Bell's distro on these types of releases? Bells started distro in my area of SoCal in February. We got a very small amount of hopslam (fine by me) but haven't seen any planet series, that I am aware of. Curious if it will make it way out here. I sure hope so though because I love a good imperial stout.
     
    #11 GetMeAnIPA, Jul 15, 2015
  12. Fox82791

    Fox82791 Initiate (0) Jun 20, 2014 New York

    Amen. Expedition is still the most bitter beer I've had to date. I'll probably pick up 2 bottles
     
    #12 Fox82791, Jul 15, 2015
  13. stickboy1125

    stickboy1125 Initiate (0) Jan 28, 2012 Virginia

    Hard to say at this point since there isn't any info on the amount being brewed but I would guess your area will see something. Definitely more plentiful than Black Note.
     
    #13 stickboy1125, Jul 15, 2015
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  14. Grand-Raggedy

    Grand-Raggedy Initiate (0) Jun 28, 2014 Michigan

    Sweet!
     
    #14 Grand-Raggedy, Jul 15, 2015
  15. EyePeeAyBryan

    EyePeeAyBryan Initiate (0) Dec 20, 2011 Arizona
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    Looking forward to every store selling 1-2 bottles p/p because it looks rare and says "anniversary" on it.
     
    #15 EyePeeAyBryan, Jul 15, 2015
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  16. cjgator3

    cjgator3 Initiate (0) Jan 19, 2006 Florida

    Look forward to trying it!
     
    #16 cjgator3, Jul 15, 2015
  17. vette-ss

    vette-ss Zealot (737) Nov 5, 2014 Michigan
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    Looking forward to this as well. If the 1-2 bottle limits are a problem, pay a visit to the brewery (assuming you are in MI). I'm not on board with the negatives toward Expedition. I think it's a great beer that gets really good with some time on it. If it's too hoppy for you, have patience and let it sit. It sounds like the 30th ani ale will have some legs on it too.
     
    #17 vette-ss, Jul 15, 2015
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  18. Jlabs

    Jlabs Pooh-Bah (2,682) Nov 11, 2013 New York
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    If it hits distribution I'll definitely be seeking this out
     
    #18 Jlabs, Jul 16, 2015
  19. core42

    core42 Pooh-Bah (1,862) May 5, 2010 Michigan
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    @LarryBell or @lsbell Any info on distro of this?
    BTW...can't wait for the Funvitational, got my tix in the mail yesterday
     
    #19 core42, Jul 16, 2015
  20. lsbell

    lsbell Initiate (0) Mar 7, 2008 Michigan

    Hi there!

    The plan is for 30th Anniversary Ale to make it to all the states we distribute to. Depending on shipping schedules, it should make it out to the market late August through the first few weeks of September.

    See ya at Funvitational, Core42!

    - Laura Bell
     
    #20 lsbell, Jul 17, 2015
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