Père Jacques - Goose Island Beer Co.

MaximalC

Illinois

3.65/5  rDev -6.6%
look: 3.5 | smell: 4 | taste: 3.5 | feel: 4 | overall: 3.5

Pours a murky copper color (similar to apple cider) with a meager tan head that disappears in short order. Aroma is largely of caramel with some alcohol and a mild fruitiness. The caramel malt dominates the flavor profile, though the considerable alcohol is even more pronounced than in the nose. Some Belgian yeast, dark fruit, and vanilla can be found as well. The carbonation could be a little higher to help augment the sweetness, but this is a minor grievance. Dubbels aren't exactly my favorite style, but as far as dubbels go, this is pretty good, though the alcohol could be concealed a little better. Goose Island continues to demonstrate a skillful hand at Belgian style brews.

Serving type: bottle

08-23-2012 00:37:18 | More by MaximalC

jono0101

Missouri

4.5/5  rDev +15.1%

05-18-2013 16:31:52 | More by jono0101

BrownNut

Florida

3.75/5  rDev -4.1%

05-18-2013 03:19:41 | More by BrownNut

tut2528

Illinois

4.46/5  rDev +14.1%
look: 4.25 | smell: 4.5 | taste: 4.5 | feel: 4.25 | overall: 4.5

Bottle 2/25/2011.. Reviewed on 5/17/13
GI Tulip

A: pours a nice dark caramel color, with small floaties. pour created about a 1/2 fingers worth of light tan head that dissipated rather quickly.

S: big sweet toffee, vanilla, sugar candy right up front. big bready/yeast notes complement the big sweetness in a terrific balance. secondary notes include a slight touch of alcohol, and a hint of spices.

T: follows the nose. big sweet toffee, sugary candy, biscuit, spice, and an amazing creamy vanilla finish. i didn;t pick up much fruit aromas in the nose, but there is some dark fruit presence here creating a bit more balance and complexity. alcohol is completely hidden. this is nice

M: on the lighter side of medium bodied. leaves a nice caramel-vanilla sweetness on the palate that excites the taste buds. just wish this was a bit more viscous.

O: it's been a while since I've had this brew, but I honestly don't remember this beer being this damn good. this vintage is drinking beautifully right now and definitely plan on aging a few more of these.

Serving type: bottle

05-18-2013 00:16:58 | More by tut2528

Slatetank

Pennsylvania

4.25/5  rDev +8.7%

05-16-2013 18:48:26 | More by Slatetank

smooth_aleing

Pennsylvania

4/5  rDev +2.3%

05-16-2013 01:23:39 | More by smooth_aleing

mjohnson17

Illinois

3.75/5  rDev -4.1%

05-16-2013 01:02:08 | More by mjohnson17

avschmitt

Michigan

3.25/5  rDev -16.9%

05-15-2013 19:25:33 | More by avschmitt

jlenik

New Jersey

2/5  rDev -48.8%

05-15-2013 06:17:52 | More by jlenik

TheMultiYeast

Pennsylvania

3.66/5  rDev -6.4%
look: 4.25 | smell: 3.5 | taste: 3.5 | feel: 4.25 | overall: 3.75

Bottled: 07/10/12

Pours foggy brownish orange with a finger of head and thick lacing. Some rising bubbles interact with floating yeast sediment.

Malt forward nose. A bit fruity, apple, some banana, jam, mildly spicy, bready, caramel and light biscuit toastiness.

Caramel and malty flavors upfront, biscuit, raisin, dark fruits and ripe berries, some booze and tinge of bitterness.

Feel is rich, delicious, warming.

Pretty good. Not quite on par with say...Ommegang's Abbey Ale but this is well worth a try.

Serving type: bottle

05-15-2013 02:27:21 | More by TheMultiYeast

Absolut

California

3.75/5  rDev -4.1%

05-14-2013 17:59:43 | More by Absolut

Bitter_Echo

Michigan

3.75/5  rDev -4.1%

05-14-2013 01:06:54 | More by Bitter_Echo

leftstagebrew

North Carolina

4/5  rDev +2.3%

05-13-2013 16:20:47 | More by leftstagebrew

scottiethebody

California

3.5/5  rDev -10.5%

05-13-2013 05:52:44 | More by scottiethebody

Bonko_the_sane

North Carolina

4.25/5  rDev +8.7%

05-13-2013 05:50:35 | More by Bonko_the_sane

Grfilwett

Illinois

4.25/5  rDev +8.7%

05-12-2013 14:28:23 | More by Grfilwett

Prost76

New Hampshire

4.25/5  rDev +8.7%

05-12-2013 10:28:41 | More by Prost76

troy138

Pennsylvania

2.75/5  rDev -29.7%

05-11-2013 21:46:56 | More by troy138

quakeroatmealstout

New York

3.5/5  rDev -10.5%

05-11-2013 00:33:29 | More by quakeroatmealstout

MSandahl23

Indiana

4/5  rDev +2.3%

05-10-2013 22:02:03 | More by MSandahl23

JamesStreet

Louisiana

4.25/5  rDev +8.7%

05-10-2013 20:58:02 | More by JamesStreet

twenty5

Pennsylvania

3.75/5  rDev -4.1%

05-10-2013 19:47:15 | More by twenty5

jkane101

New Jersey

3.5/5  rDev -10.5%

05-10-2013 01:27:18 | More by jkane101

jheezee

Texas

3.75/5  rDev -4.1%

05-09-2013 21:33:45 | More by jheezee

Moose90

Colorado

3.71/5  rDev -5.1%
look: 3.75 | smell: 3.5 | taste: 3.5 | feel: 4 | overall: 4.25

2012 Vintage
Bottled 2/21/12
Tasted 5/08/12

A – Dark, hazy brown. Minimal head. Sediment is huge on this one. Lacing is thin and spotty.

S – Big and sweet. Dark fruits, raisins, plums and brown sugar. Barley-wine esque here.

T – Sweet and fruity. Fig, raisin, and caramel notes. Grape must, deep, complex flavors. Also quite sweet.

M – Medium-full, finish is long and almost cloying. Stays with you.

O – Interesting one here. Very barley-wine esque with less hops. Lots of strong dark fruit, and grape must notes.

Serving type: bottle

05-09-2013 05:59:49 | More by Moose90