Review of Goose Island Bourbon County Stout

[mikebiewer]

Here is a stout that I wish I could mimic. Hopefully someday I'll be brewing beer that is as good as this stuff. I really enjoyed this beer and I was wondering if anyone else has tried it. What is your take on it?

My full review can be found below

Review of Goose Island Bourbon County Stout

Thanks!

[Billy Klubb]

I really enjoyed it. what year did you try? I have a bunch of '08 aging in my basement. the last Bourbon Stout I made I based off a RIS and has some similarities to Goose Island's, but not close enough.

[mikebiewer]

Tried 2009. The more I talk to people about this particular beer the more they tell me I should have held onto a bottle. I can see why. It was powerful from the start. I bet that mellows out a little bit as time goes on and you can enjoy even more flavor instead of a kick in the teeth!

[JRR]

I got a four pack December 08. Took a sip and said, "Hot Damn that's good and YOUNG!" I decided to forget about it for a year and last Christmas tried it again. Took a sip and said, "Oh, baby that's nice."

It needed time, when it was young, it was an vanilla and oak bomb and pretty boozy. After a year, the malts came forward and blended well with the oak and vanilla, so so nice. If it didn't cost so much, I'd probably end up being 400lbs divorced and unemployed.

[mikebiewer]

I'm thinking I may go out and grab another 4 pack and stash it for a rainy day.

Hmm. This could be a good thing to put on my birthday list!

[Bugeater]

Thanks for the review. I saw that on the shelf when I drove to Omaha last week. Looked pretty pricey for something I didn't know was any good or not. I'll have to pick up a 4 pack or two next time I get to the city.

Wayne

[TapItGood]

This is a totally awesome beer. Very complex, dark, chocolaty, roasted, some vanilla notes and hints of oak. A very well done beer, IMO! Cheers to Goose Island for making this wonderful creation.

[mikebiewer]

Had it again this weekend. It is good, but I really want to get some and let it sit around for a few years.

It is actually suggested to age for 5 years before opening. How the heck can anyone expect me to do that? LOL

If you pick up a four pack, stash two away for a rainy day or when you know your going to have time just sitting around in the garage or something.