Bourbon County Brand Stout - Goose Island Beer Co.

TheCondor

Missouri

4.63/5  rDev +2%
look: 4.5 | smell: 4 | taste: 5 | feel: 4.5 | overall: 4.5

I have heard so much about this new, and have never had a chance to try it. Finally picked some up the other day. Side poured with standard vigor from a bottle into a snifter.

Appearance - No head or lacing at all. Pours the consistency and color of used motor oil, thick, rich, and creamy even from the pour. Jet black. Cool basic packaging, the hype and name speaks for itself.

Smell - The lowest marks I gave this beer are here. I smelled strong bourbon, dark fruits, a hint of vanilla, and a little malt. Whoa the bourbon is overpowering though.

Taste - Straight up OMFG. Smooth, creamy vanilla and malt notes wash over the tongue, followed by dark chocolate, fruits, and the prime mover, bourbon. The booze on the palate is strong, but easily digestible. This is seriously one of the best tastes I have ever experienced. So simple, yet so deliciously balanced and powerful.

Mouthfeel - Finishes smooth, creamy, and boozy. Coats the throat in alcoholic warmth.

Overall - Seriously, buy this beer and drink it posthaste. One of the best, if not the best, I have ever had. Like a religious experience drinking this. Unbelievable.

Serving type: bottle

11-29-2012 03:38:53 | More by TheCondor

TargaFlorio

Indiana

4.5/5  rDev -0.9%

06-18-2013 00:24:39 | More by TargaFlorio

beerjardin

Illinois

4.75/5  rDev +4.6%

06-17-2013 06:34:20 | More by beerjardin

bcsbeer

Florida

4/5  rDev -11.9%

06-17-2013 04:49:09 | More by bcsbeer

Rocklobsterbrew

Massachusetts

4.5/5  rDev -0.9%

06-16-2013 18:20:35 | More by Rocklobsterbrew

ChrisYager39

Indiana

5/5  rDev +10.1%

06-16-2013 17:37:22 | More by ChrisYager39

crawfordcf

New York

5/5  rDev +10.1%

06-16-2013 13:08:06 | More by crawfordcf

Kopfschuss

Oregon

4.5/5  rDev -0.9%

06-16-2013 05:46:12 | More by Kopfschuss

stogirelli

Florida

4.25/5  rDev -6.4%

06-16-2013 01:07:49 | More by stogirelli

MNBeer1017

Minnesota

4.5/5  rDev -0.9%

06-15-2013 15:07:32 | More by MNBeer1017

Jeremy_H

Illinois

4.5/5  rDev -0.9%

06-15-2013 12:23:18 | More by Jeremy_H

Michigan

Michigan

4.73/5  rDev +4.2%
look: 4.25 | smell: 4.75 | taste: 4.75 | feel: 4.75 | overall: 4.75

2012 Vintage. Poured from a 12 oz bottle into a 22oz snifter.

A-Pours a deep, slick, oily black. Very small mocha head that fades quickly. No light passing through.

S-Smoke, oak, barrel, bourbon. Nicely balanced. I'm not sensing much alcohol on the nose. Dark chocolate covered espresso beans. Vanilla, tobacco, touch of leather. maybe a bit of maple?

T- Wowza! Big, bold, badass stout. It doesn't really punch you in the face like some of these "extreme beers". I'm impressed by how balanced it is. It's simply delicious. Lingering aftertaste. Full of dark chocolate, malt, bourbon. It tastes like America. Masterfully masked alcohol (like america)

M-Light carbonation that opens the taste buds. Full mouthfeel. Not greasy or oily. It sits in your mouth.

O-I agree. It's one of the best stouts in the world. I could do cases of this

Serving type: bottle

06-15-2013 02:26:35 | More by Michigan

jtladner

District of Columbia

4.5/5  rDev -0.9%

06-15-2013 00:36:35 | More by jtladner

blt2646

New Hampshire

4.5/5  rDev -0.9%

06-14-2013 21:47:18 | More by blt2646

ACB

California

5/5  rDev +10.1%
look: 5 | smell: 5 | taste: 5 | feel: 5 | overall: 5

I've had this beer twice now, and have a couple more in my refrigerator.

I have no idea what a "perfect beer" is, but I truly don't know what I can knock about it.

Out of the world of extremely potent Imperial Stouts, this is a giant.

Serving type: bottle

06-14-2013 21:37:59 | More by ACB

VictorWisc

Massachusetts

5/5  rDev +10.1%

06-14-2013 07:40:24 | More by VictorWisc

Ant4711

South Carolina

4.5/5  rDev -0.9%

06-14-2013 03:24:15 | More by Ant4711

Canada_Dan

Illinois

4/5  rDev -11.9%

06-14-2013 01:37:31 | More by Canada_Dan

LostInTheFlood

Pennsylvania

4/5  rDev -11.9%

06-13-2013 20:30:47 | More by LostInTheFlood

CaptPajamaShark

Illinois

4.75/5  rDev +4.6%

06-13-2013 18:51:25 | More by CaptPajamaShark

JammyV

Illinois

4.5/5  rDev -0.9%

06-13-2013 03:19:04 | More by JammyV

AdamR46

Texas

5/5  rDev +10.1%

06-12-2013 20:05:35 | More by AdamR46

JMUbrewz

Virginia

4.5/5  rDev -0.9%

06-12-2013 17:39:55 | More by JMUbrewz

beerinNV

Nevada

4.75/5  rDev +4.6%

06-12-2013 14:29:54 | More by beerinNV

brewdog444

Illinois

4.75/5  rDev +4.6%

06-12-2013 02:26:29 | More by brewdog444