Mild Winter - Goose Island Beer Co.

Phocion

Minnesota

4/5  rDev +7.5%
look: 4 | smell: 4 | taste: 4 | feel: 4 | overall: 4

Bottle poured into 16 oz. nonic glass. Dark golden brown with a finger of beige head and good retention. Nice lacing sticking throughout the glass.

Smells of roasted malts, bready, and spices. Is that rye? Nice surprise. Somewhat raisiny. Light earthy hoppiness in the background.

Caramel and bready malts. Definitely a big hit of rye - and that's not a bad thing. Slight touch of nuttiness. Light bitterness at the end adding a nice touch of balance.

Medium-bodied with moderate carbonation. Reasonably soft but with a nice dry bitter/spicy finish.

I like it. This is NOT a mild by any stretch of the imagination; I have no idea who would label it as such. The carbonation is far too high and the flavor is more of a well-hopped brown ale with rye. It's not a bad beer by any means. Actually, I'm disappointed I only picked up one in a mixed six-pack; it would be an excellent session beer for a cold Minnesota fall night like this.

Serving type: bottle

10-31-2012 02:16:18 | More by Phocion

mitch3114

New York

3.25/5  rDev -12.6%

05-18-2013 20:04:46 | More by mitch3114

jono0101

Missouri

3.25/5  rDev -12.6%

05-18-2013 16:30:29 | More by jono0101

Emkehr

Connecticut

2.75/5  rDev -26.1%

05-17-2013 17:20:47 | More by Emkehr

PopnLoads

Illinois

3.25/5  rDev -12.6%

05-16-2013 21:21:02 | More by PopnLoads

HeyYoMar

Ohio

4/5  rDev +7.5%

05-16-2013 00:41:23 | More by HeyYoMar

Zimm

New Jersey

3.25/5  rDev -12.6%

05-15-2013 17:32:27 | More by Zimm

jkball01

Kentucky

3/5  rDev -19.4%

05-13-2013 16:36:26 | More by jkball01

ZAP

Minnesota

4.25/5  rDev +14.2%
look: 4.25 | smell: 4.25 | taste: 4.25 | feel: 4.25 | overall: 4.25

I really like the way the rye plays in this one. Bready notes to start with and then the rye makes it almost a rye bread like flavor....also notes of java and caramel.

Body is not thin at all....just real approachable....carbonation is good...a real treat from an underrepresented style.

Serving type: bottle

05-11-2013 05:30:26 | More by ZAP

cadaugherty

Illinois

3.5/5  rDev -5.9%

05-09-2013 01:01:24 | More by cadaugherty

keithmurray

Louisiana

3.84/5  rDev +3.2%
look: 4 | smell: 4 | taste: 3.75 | feel: 4 | overall: 3.75

Appearance - translucent mahogany color with tan head

Smell - notes of chocolate, toffee, toasted grains

Taste - chocolate, toffee, toasted grains

Mouthfeel - Medium body, higher level of carbonation, slightly sweet upfront, balanced with bitterness and flavors linger after the sip, a bit of mustiness in the finish

Overall - decent beer that I am glad to have tried

Price Point - $4.99/6 pk 12 oz bottles

Serving type: bottle

05-05-2013 02:05:13 | More by keithmurray

philbe311

Pennsylvania

3.85/5  rDev +3.5%
look: 4.25 | smell: 4.25 | taste: 3.75 | feel: 3.5 | overall: 3.75

A -Just about a finger's worth of crisp fizzy dirty khaki colored head... Solid retention... What's left is a full even layer of rich creamy lacing... The color is a deep rich medium brown caramel color... Filled with small bubbled rapid paced carbonation... Rings of lacing cling to the glass... An attractive looking brew...

S - Not really surprising that this one is more than bit malt forward... Toffee... Caramel... Brown sugar... Bread pudding... Some dark fruit notes.. Nutty... Lots of layers and depth...

T - Much of the sweetness from the nose disappears on the palate... It is replaced by some light roasted malt... Hints of tobacco... Touches of wood and smoke... The only thing that really carries over from the nose is the rich nuttiness...

M - On the lighter side of medium bodied... A bit chalky through out and the finish is just a touch dry... Prickly carbonation... Crisp... Even and consistent...

D - A solid winter seasonal that I will likely invest in next year... Enjoyable and sessionable without being overpowering and too boozy like a lot of winter brews... An outstanding American interpretation of an under produced English style... A nice job by Goose Island...

Serving type: bottle

05-05-2013 01:52:42 | More by philbe311

ltdantheman

Georgia

3.25/5  rDev -12.6%

04-26-2013 14:25:49 | More by ltdantheman

Adkins1203

Ohio

4/5  rDev +7.5%

04-21-2013 18:22:21 | More by Adkins1203

jabo134

Illinois

3.75/5  rDev +0.8%

04-19-2013 02:45:21 | More by jabo134

cyclonece09

Virginia

3.94/5  rDev +5.9%
look: 4.25 | smell: 3.5 | taste: 4 | feel: 4.25 | overall: 4

Poured from a 12 oz bottle into a 14 oz "pint" glass. Pours a dark red with a nice fluffy off white head. Smells of dark roasted malt with slight syrupy notes, nice combination. Tastes of dark malt and wheat body, very malty, but quite balanced with spiciness and slight chocolate or coffee notes, and a tiny bit of hop bite. Beer is carbonated correctly, and although it is of medium body, this is definitely sessionable. Overall, a very good beer.

Serving type: bottle

04-19-2013 01:56:15 | More by cyclonece09

lucasj82

Indiana

3.5/5  rDev -5.9%

04-19-2013 00:18:06 | More by lucasj82

Duff27

Illinois

3.5/5  rDev -5.9%

04-18-2013 18:06:06 | More by Duff27

civicm87

New York

4/5  rDev +7.5%

04-16-2013 21:52:11 | More by civicm87

AlphaKingKegger

Ohio

3.5/5  rDev -5.9%

04-16-2013 04:17:14 | More by AlphaKingKegger

AmandaSchaefer

Wisconsin

3/5  rDev -19.4%

04-15-2013 23:11:47 | More by AmandaSchaefer

Kunstman

Wisconsin

3.75/5  rDev +0.8%

04-15-2013 03:26:33 | More by Kunstman

flyersfan900

Virginia

4/5  rDev +7.5%

04-12-2013 19:36:16 | More by flyersfan900

Johnbeer1

Pennsylvania

3.5/5  rDev -5.9%

04-09-2013 01:58:40 | More by Johnbeer1

tbergsli

Illinois

3/5  rDev -19.4%

04-08-2013 00:27:15 | More by tbergsli