Harvest Ale - Goose Island Beer Co.

bobhits

Kentucky

4.43/5  rDev +16%
look: 4.5 | smell: 4 | taste: 5 | feel: 2.5 | overall: 4.5

Nearly shocked that I haven’t’ reviewed this one yet. One of my favorite seasonals and hands down my favorite non extreme goose island beer!

Pours a bright and intensely colorful orange body, topped with a creamy head, all this with lots of fairly large bubbles racing to the surface. Lacing, check….clarity yep.

Aromas of hops and toasted bread with hints of caramel.

The flavor is where this beer shines. The opening is a firm and solid citrus American forward hop bill, this then perfectly fades into the toasted bread and caramel of the body. The two flavors are in near perfect harmony, yet both are strong enough to excite.

Minor issues in the mouth feel I hate to say. The body is a touch too thick and almost flat on the way down. The active carbonation I can see doesn’t last and it gives this one a bit of a heavy feeling. It is drinkable, but it seems to have the body of the season without the flavors if that makes any sense.

This one reminds me a lot of zombie dust I have to say. Less hops goes without saying but they have similar bodies, mouth feels, and they both have a clean change from the hops to the malt profiles. Certainly different flavors but very similar drinking experiences.

Serving type: bottle

10-02-2011 20:55:34 | More by bobhits

hollywood_15063

Pennsylvania

3.75/5  rDev -1.8%

05-22-2013 06:01:35 | More by hollywood_15063

brewcifix

Connecticut

3.25/5  rDev -14.9%

05-21-2013 21:58:54 | More by brewcifix

ackeeper

Illinois

4/5  rDev +4.7%

05-21-2013 01:29:25 | More by ackeeper

InspectorBob

New Jersey

3.75/5  rDev -1.8%

05-20-2013 16:21:41 | More by InspectorBob

Slay40

Michigan

3.25/5  rDev -14.9%

05-20-2013 00:39:15 | More by Slay40

Turbo

Minnesota

3.25/5  rDev -14.9%

05-19-2013 22:37:38 | More by Turbo

davesway10

Iowa

3.5/5  rDev -8.4%

05-19-2013 11:47:55 | More by davesway10

touchmeimsac

Pennsylvania

3.5/5  rDev -8.4%

05-15-2013 13:08:58 | More by touchmeimsac

jborgschulte

Florida

4.25/5  rDev +11.3%

05-12-2013 12:29:55 | More by jborgschulte

cadaugherty

Illinois

3.75/5  rDev -1.8%

05-09-2013 01:00:16 | More by cadaugherty

civicm87

New York

3.5/5  rDev -8.4%

04-16-2013 21:49:45 | More by civicm87

Arsenal0328

Indiana

4/5  rDev +4.7%

04-10-2013 20:55:49 | More by Arsenal0328

billybob

Massachusetts

4.25/5  rDev +11.3%

04-10-2013 14:41:57 | More by billybob

lovindahops

New York

3.5/5  rDev -8.4%

03-31-2013 21:10:32 | More by lovindahops

Whiskeydeez

Kansas

3/5  rDev -21.5%

03-27-2013 14:00:02 | More by Whiskeydeez

Jamison85

Indiana

3.75/5  rDev -1.8%

03-26-2013 05:05:58 | More by Jamison85

BGsWo22

New York

3/5  rDev -21.5%

03-20-2013 23:13:47 | More by BGsWo22

PorterLambic

Florida

3.91/5  rDev +2.4%
look: 4 | smell: 4.25 | taste: 4.25 | feel: 2.5 | overall: 3.5

Poured somewhat aggressively into a Guinness -style glass. A very nice copper color with a lightly tanned head, initially 1 1/2" before dropping to an even film.
Smell is hop forward as expected but with a solid malty sweetness countering it. A light floral note with some roast, even smokiness, to the malt and a whiff of citrus and wheat round out the olfactory end of things.
Taste is a little less hoppy but otherwise a carbon copy of the nose. The roasted/smoky malt hint, the whiff of wheat, it's all there. Well balanced, too.
The only knock is in the body. A bit watery before developing a seriously sticky coating of the upper palate and back of the tongue. Medium bodied at best, lightly effervescent, slightly drying with a citrusy note in the aftertaste that is quite appealing. Good stuff.

Serving type: bottle

03-15-2013 01:56:42 | More by PorterLambic

Herky21

Iowa

4/5  rDev +4.7%

03-13-2013 14:15:03 | More by Herky21

dbossman

Nebraska

4/5  rDev +4.7%
look: 4 | smell: 4 | taste: 4 | feel: 4 | overall: 4

A: Copper hue with a steady two-inch head; lacing is fantastic

S: Subtle but pleasant citrus hop presence up front with a bit of earthy floral hops in the back--kind of an Americanized British hop bouquet; toffee and caramel malt undertone

T: Such a balanced beer; great hop profile but not overpowering with a bready slightly sweet malt backbone

F: Creamy and yet sticky; this has a slightly chewy texture that works well

O: A really nice Fall seasonal: malty and yet slightly hoppy and crisp and perfect for the changing of the seasons; yet another dandy by GI

Serving type: bottle

03-12-2013 01:53:19 | More by dbossman

Shankopotamus

Ohio

3.75/5  rDev -1.8%

03-10-2013 21:20:27 | More by Shankopotamus

Aewachiw

Maryland

3.75/5  rDev -1.8%

03-02-2013 00:47:54 | More by Aewachiw

rmarsch

Massachusetts

4.5/5  rDev +17.8%

03-01-2013 03:42:13 | More by rmarsch

jlindsey

Virginia

3.75/5  rDev -1.8%

02-28-2013 16:20:44 | More by jlindsey