Goose Island Beer Company Bourbon County Brand Stout (2022) – Imperial Stout at 14.3% ABV (C$29.95 at Wine and Beyond, 500 ml, packaged on 7-Jul-2022, best before 7-Jul-2027, acquired 11-Dec-2022, reviewed 11-Dec-2022)
Appearance: clear deep brown with a short fine medium beige head diminishing rapidly to a thin ring, no lacing. (4/5) Aroma: bourbon, chocolate, oak, vanilla, red berries. (9/10) Taste: high sweet, moderate-high bitter. (9/10) Palate: medium-full slick body, moderate carbonation, lingering warming finish. (4/5)
I thought I was going to miss out on this year’s version, since I was out of town yesterday, when Wine and Beyond (my sole local distributor) was supposed to drop it. But, they changed their rollout to today, and still had some left after I got back in town. I figured it was a sign, and worth the twenty minute drive to their new location an hour closer to my house. And, well, I guess it was. I mean, gun to my head I’m not sure I could tell the difference between this one and last year’s, but that’s not really a complaint. (17/20)
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