Extremely Naughty Goose
Goose Island Beer Co.

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From:
Goose Island Beer Co.
 
Illinois, United States
Style:
American Brown Ale
ABV:
8.6%
Score:
90
Avg:
4.06 | pDev: 9.36%
Reviews:
23
Ratings:
61
Status:
Retired
Rated:
Mar 17, 2019
Added:
Feb 23, 2009
Wants:
  19
Gots:
  3
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Ratings by kevanb:
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Reviewed by kevanb from Illinois

4.35/5  rDev +7.1%
look: 4 | smell: 4 | taste: 4.5 | feel: 4.5 | overall: 4.5
Let it be known, this is un-retired and back on tap at GI Clybourn as of 10/12/2012.

Pours a super dark brown, borderline black, massively opaque. A nice thick, bone colored head rests atop the beer, about a half finger high, recedes pretty quickly, lots of film stays behind. The aroma is great, super chocolate forward, a bit milky, but with nice smooth malts, nuts and toffee, They describe it as milk chocolate in the nose, I don't quite get that, but it's certainly got a dairy element and a chocolate element, but the nutty and rich toffee complexity adds a lot of character to the nose. The flavors are impeccable, lots of smooth malt, mild hazelnut and a bit of almond sweetness, chocolate plays so well with the hazelnut, not quite to nutella proportions, but complimentary flavors, lots of smooth dark malts, not quite grain like, but rich and flavorful, toffee, nougat and a touch of caramel are present. I was blown away by the depth of richness, without going overboard or getting too sweet, perfectly done. The body is great, milky, creamy and big, low carbonation, spot on, goes down super smoothly.

Verdict: Blown away here, I had to have another full pour of this it was so good. I can only imagine what the original barrel aged version was like, I kept thinking this could only benefit from some time in a great barrel. Even without the barrel, this was incredible, great smooth quality, rich flavors with a great complexity, satisfying in every way.
Oct 13, 2012
More User Ratings:
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Reviewed by GuyFawkes from Illinois

3.42/5  rDev -15.8%
look: 3.5 | smell: 3.25 | taste: 3.5 | feel: 3.25 | overall: 3.5
Brown rust color.

Khaki head; almost no lace.

Toffee, caramel & slight grapefruit on the nose.

Thick, viscous mouthfeel.

Strong bananas up front; light caramel & pickle juice on the finish.

Bold & flavorful, but the finish is brutal. A near-miss.
Mar 17, 2019
 
Rated: 4 by kylehay2004 from Illinois

Dec 31, 2016
 
Rated: 4.14 by Chris-1911 from Illinois

Dec 23, 2016
 
Rated: 4.35 by SteveTheBrit from Illinois

Jun 17, 2016
 
Rated: 4.3 by iRun2Beer from Minnesota

Sep 02, 2015
 
Rated: 3.63 by misternebbie from Pennsylvania

Feb 03, 2015
 
Rated: 3.46 by tim007007 from Illinois

Jan 24, 2015
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Reviewed by PHBoiler from Illinois

4.26/5  rDev +4.9%
look: 4 | smell: 4.25 | taste: 4.25 | feel: 4.5 | overall: 4.25
Really tasty bourbon forward brown. The base beer is a vehicle for the bourbon with enough sweetness to smooth it out and a nice toffee finish. If you're a fan of bourbon notes and flavors, the beer pretty much takes a backseat to the bourbons. Very well made.
Jan 19, 2015
 
Rated: 4.07 by helios7 from Oregon

Jan 01, 2015
 
Rated: 4.25 by TheRealPour from Illinois

Dec 15, 2014
 
Rated: 4 by bowzer4birdie from Illinois

Dec 12, 2014
 
Rated: 4.25 by Bradaplast from North Carolina

Dec 12, 2014
 
Rated: 4 by BRami127 from Illinois

Jul 05, 2014
 
Rated: 4 by Drucifer from Illinois

May 05, 2014
 
Rated: 3.75 by nmann08 from Virginia

Mar 25, 2014
 
Rated: 4 by jschott75 from Illinois

Mar 19, 2014
 
Rated: 3.25 by oso from Illinois

Mar 18, 2014
 
Rated: 4 by Whiskeydeez from Kansas

Mar 10, 2014
 
Rated: 4.5 by stvanderwoude from Indiana

Mar 09, 2014
Extremely Naughty Goose from Goose Island Beer Co.
Beer rating: 90 out of 100 with 61 ratings