Père Jacques - Goose Island Beer Co.

quirkzoo

Colorado

3.53/5  rDev -9.7%
look: 4 | smell: 3.5 | taste: 3.5 | feel: 3.5 | overall: 3.5

2010 vintage, sat on the shelf at a local store for quite a while, bought ~6 months ago and cellared since then.

Pours a nice ruby tinted amber with one finger of head that recedes slowly and leaves no remnant of its existence. The smell is a nice balance of bready malts with a touch of caramel sweetness and just a touch of belgian yeast esters. The taste is more of the same, the caramel and the yeast character combine with a touch of alcohol to give off a nice okay vanilla flavor. The mouthfeel is a bit syrupy but not in a bad way, it really coats the mouth. Overall this is a really interesting dubbel. The oaky vanilla almost implies a light barrel aging but instead seems to come from the ingredients themselves. Overall I would definitely try this one again, especially fresh if I get the chance.

Serving type: bottle

04-14-2012 05:33:26 | More by quirkzoo

ackeeper

Illinois

3.75/5  rDev -4.1%

05-21-2013 01:33:59 | More by ackeeper

CanisMajor

Indiana

3.5/5  rDev -10.5%

05-20-2013 22:27:22 | More by CanisMajor

InspectorBob

New Jersey

4/5  rDev +2.3%

05-20-2013 16:22:22 | More by InspectorBob

goblue3509

Pennsylvania

3.75/5  rDev -4.1%

05-20-2013 16:11:48 | More by goblue3509

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