Comments on: Bell’s Batch 9000 full of storylines

By: Daniel

Daniel — Sun, 28 Mar 2010 23:36:38 +0000

I really like the Batch 9000, but it will be gone soon… does anyone know of beers that are similar to this one that are always available?

Thank you!

By: Eric B

Eric B — Sun, 28 Mar 2010 06:59:28 +0000

Had it tonight on Draft at work J Clyde , and MegluvsStouts is right about the flavor components . I feel if this brew had the chance to sit and rest for sometime it would be better. for now it was to much and just taste like a sugary mess. I didn’t notice the anise seed like i thought i would . I think a couple of years in the cellar and it would a whole other beast. I will say i had a Black heffy tonight that was crazy good. and in 2012 i will have a very nice B.9000

By: The J. Clyde » Remembering the Beer Hunter!

The J. Clyde » Remembering the Beer Hunter! — Fri, 26 Mar 2010 14:51:30 +0000

[...] beer so rare, I’ve mistakenly told a few folks it’s a Russian Imperial Stout based on a story I had read about the impending brew. It’s hard to forget that first introduction no matter [...]

By: Kayla

Kayla — Tue, 09 Mar 2010 10:09:38 +0000

just tried the 9000 batch at quenchers in chicago/logan square, and holy crap it’s amazing. so dark. definitely strong. apparently quenchers has one of three barrels in the entire city. plus they serve it in a snifter…fancy! go there immediately!

By: Thudstaff

Thudstaff — Sat, 06 Mar 2010 23:58:07 +0000

Picked up a single today at my local shop in IL for $5.

By: Bell’s Batch 9000 Is Now Available in St. Louis | STL Hops - A St. Louis Beer Blog

Fri, 26 Feb 2010 19:59:41 +0000

[...] isn’t going to last long. For more information about this beer, check out this story from BeerNews.org. batch 9000, beernews.org, bell's, wine and cheese place Leave a comment [...]

By: Bruisin’ Ales Beer Blog » Truth in labeling: ABV, calories and the like

Wed, 24 Feb 2010 20:16:04 +0000

[...] saying ABV should not be a requirement, because it isn’t in some states. The truth is, Batch 9000 finished with a final gravity of 12.5% abv, according to BeerAdvocate. That’s a full 2.5% [...]

By: A Worker at Tavern 25

A Worker at Tavern 25 — Fri, 19 Feb 2010 02:25:31 +0000

My Work Just Got a Keg of it in Tavern 25, 2528 Union Lake Road, Commerce Township, MI 48382. And Its Great.

By: EV

EV — Thu, 18 Feb 2010 23:40:25 +0000

Just picked up a 6 of 9000. 12.5%. Goes down easy. I don’t think I’ll be keeping any of this in the cellar. Stock up, it’s going to go!

By: beersage

beersage — Fri, 12 Feb 2010 06:51:04 +0000

Sounds like they really went off the deep end with the experimentation on this one. Not a bad thing to do from time to time when you’ve earned the respect to do so like Bell’s has. Kind of like the Beatles veering off of that safe pop path but not exactly. Bell’s did something really unique here. I’d probably buy a sixer and stow it away for a few years.

By: Andrew B

Andrew B — Fri, 12 Feb 2010 06:26:17 +0000

I didn’t know what exactly what it was until I saw it. I’ve always wanted to try Short’s beer that is made with Licorice(a lager though, I believe). I was excited and bought 2 of these.. one to age and one for now(I’ll probably buy 2-6 more for aging in between, though). I thought this beer seriously tasted like Vodka. More specifically, Burnett’s or Svedka. Like not chocolate/coffee vodka.. just vodka. I sure hope it gets better. And I sure hope Bell’s has future telling capabilities, because they sure didn’t hide any boozy flavors!

By: beersage

beersage — Fri, 05 Feb 2010 04:22:58 +0000

I’m really jealous, Meg! Sounds like this was a very experimental beer and the reason that it took extra long to finish. I’m still looking for the perfect stout that contains some subtle but noticeable fruit character.

By: MegluvsStouts

MegluvsStouts — Fri, 05 Feb 2010 03:17:12 +0000

I just tried batch 9,000. I’m a huge fan of dark beers, stouts in particular. This beer was very unique, somewhat a cross between a sticky stout & a dessert wine…if that makes any sense. It’s not my favorite beer in the world, but it did grow on me after getting over the initial tastebud confusion.

By: iwilleathops

iwilleathops — Sat, 30 Jan 2010 05:19:23 +0000

Bells is about to clap back with this batch 9000. BE AFRAID!!!

By: beersage

beersage — Sun, 24 May 2009 02:34:00 +0000

I thought the opposite though I admit I didnt get any Hopslam this year.

By: Josh

Josh — Thu, 21 May 2009 22:01:04 +0000

Double Trouble beats out Hopslam in my taste test…IMHO.

By: Beer notes: Larry Bell’s fight and Batch 9000, Portsmouth Kate, and more | Beernews.org

Thu, 30 Apr 2009 16:06:41 +0000

[...] mentioned in my Bell’s Batch 9000 piece from a while back, Bell’s Brewery is in the midst of a legal battle over distribution [...]

By: beersage

beersage — Tue, 03 Mar 2009 02:07:48 +0000

Holy crap! They’ll only charge $15 for a sixer of Bells 9000? That would be a STEAL.

By: Paul

Paul — Tue, 03 Mar 2009 00:56:22 +0000

Very interesting read my friend. I’m a huge fan of Bell’s Expedition so I’m excited to see what this Impy Stout has to offer.

I think Hopslam beats Double Trouble hands down. I’ve never personally had a Kentucky Breakfast (I’ve never been able to find any). Nonetheless Founder’s traditional Breakfast Stout is awesome in it’s aroma, flavor, body and complexity. If Bell’s can match it, I’ll happily pay the $15 a sixer they will probably charge for batch 9000.

By: Jeb

Jeb — Mon, 02 Mar 2009 00:38:36 +0000

Anyone know what the distribution for this will be or past batch x,000′s distribution or quantity?