Juliet - Goose Island Beer Co.

boilermakerbrew

Indiana

4.1/5  rDev -3.1%
look: 4 | smell: 4.5 | taste: 4 | feel: 4 | overall: 4

Great sour event tonight at Hair of the Dog in St. Louis featured this and Lolita on tap.

Pours a deep purple to brown color. Ok head retention and pretty good lacing. Scent is of dark fruits and slight sour acidic notes.

Taste profile was complex and interesting. If this is let to warm up a bit, it tastes almost like a mix between blueberry and blackberry wine. High carbonation, but very drinkable and fairly refreshing. Smooth throughout, with a slight biting finish. Hardly any hops presence, but the mix of acidic sour and berry sweetness produces a slight bitter mix at the end.

Overall, a very good sour from GI, but nothing compared to the Cantillon Iris I had right before.

Serving type: on-tap

08-04-2012 05:55:56 | More by boilermakerbrew

gigaknight

Illinois

4.48/5  rDev +5.9%
look: 4 | smell: 4.5 | taste: 4.5 | feel: 4.5 | overall: 4.5

2011 vintage served on tap into an 8oz tasting glass during the Goose Island tap takeover at Brixie's.

A- Brilliant reddish amber, pours with minimal eggshell head. Quite effervescent, even for a non-nucleated glass. All head dissipates almost instantly.

S- Smell is dominated by Brett yeast and a tinge of unripe blackberry. Barely any alcohol or bitterness show up in the nose.

T- Tart acetic flavors strike the palate immediately, followed by some white grape flavors, blackberry seed, vinegar, lemon rind, leather, and a faint oaky must.

M- Just carbonated enough to carry the tartness, the light effervescense carries the palate from tart to a dry leathery complexity.

O- Another outstanding wild ale from Goose, a little less dry and leathery than Lolita, this brew finds my highest favor amongst the sisters thus far.

Serving type: on-tap

03-02-2012 00:56:21 | More by gigaknight

JohnQVegas

Tennessee

4.45/5  rDev +5.2%
look: 4.5 | smell: 4.5 | taste: 4.5 | feel: 4 | overall: 4.5

Draught @ BTAH, '07 vintage.

Pours cloudy, dark strawberry red, with thin, fizzy head.

Nose is fantastic - sharp, tart red fruit, berries, sweet notes blending with acidic sharp tartness and a barnyardy funk also. Really delicious.

Flavor is funky up front, musty, barnyard, bit of wet leather, with a matching fruity tartness, sharp, more acidic - red berries coming through clearly. Wonderfully drinkable, funk lingers without being overwhelming.

Mouthfeel is light with a vibrant, sharp carbonation up front.

Serving type: on-tap

02-15-2009 14:43:45 | More by JohnQVegas

RblWthACoz

Pennsylvania

4.45/5  rDev +5.2%
look: 4.5 | smell: 4.5 | taste: 4.5 | feel: 4 | overall: 4.5

Pours a fully clouded red hued brown. Nose is just funky sour goodness. Flavor brings the same. Lots of sour. Lots of funk. Tart fruits on top of vinegar. Yes friends. This is an American Wild Ale. Feel is typical. That thicker liquid with a lower and slightly biting carbonation. Mmmmm. My favorite style. I love it.

Serving type: on-tap

11-12-2008 19:58:11 | More by RblWthACoz

GbVDave

Illinois

4.5/5  rDev +6.4%
look: 4.5 | smell: 4.5 | taste: 4.5 | feel: 4.5 | overall: 4.5

Served in a tulip at The Publican 10/14/08. Thanks to HeatherAnn and Tom & Heidi Morris for the assist!

A: Served a deep ruby red almost purple color with a tiny light pink head that retained for about ten seconds.

S: Amazing aromas of vinegar, tart berry, oak, pear, and cabernet.

T: A huge whack of tart fruit with vinegar, slightly sweet malt, semi-sweet berry, apple/pear, and a smooth undercurrent of soft buttery oak.

M: At first it's quite bracing, puckery, and dry. As it warms, sweet berry and orchard fruit flavors emerge to make this one finish with a slightly sweet lilt.

D: This was incredible! This needs to be available in more places...like now!

Serving type: on-tap

10-15-2008 23:36:04 | More by GbVDave

DaPeculierDane

Wisconsin

4.4/5  rDev +4%
look: 4.5 | smell: 4 | taste: 4.5 | feel: 4.5 | overall: 4.5

On Tap at Goose Island Fulton. Blackberry Version.

Appearance: Attractive deep violet body with a healthy white head.

Aroma of vinous dark fruit, cabernet notes come through well, mildly funky, distinctive blackberry.

Taste: Refined blackberry, vinous dark fruit flavors, well rounded oakiness, very light sour fruit yeastiness notes.

Mouthfeel: Lightly sour and nicely dry. Medium body. The dryness is really wonderful in such a fruity beer. Very clean.

Drinkability: Very high. I look forward to drinking some bottles of this when it is released. Could be funkier for my tastes but really quite a pleasant beer just the way it is.

Serving type: on-tap
@ Goose Island Clybourn, 1800 N Clybourn Ave, Chicago

05-14-2008 15:43:22 | More by DaPeculierDane

Onenote81

North Carolina

4.41/5  rDev +4.3%
look: 4.25 | smell: 4.25 | taste: 4.5 | feel: 4.25 | overall: 4.5

Huge thanks to enelson for hooking me up with this one awhile back.

Vintage 2010.

Poured this one into a tulip glass. Pours a rusty-color, with a thick bubbly head that fizzles away audibly. Light pinkish hue to the cap. Nose is tart and funky. Some citrus, dankness, vinegar. The nose held up well.

Easy feel. Plenty of carbonation, but nothing astringent. Crisp and refreshing. The flavor profile on this one keeps me gulping. Tart blackberry, lemon, lactic character, oaky dryness. Fruity finish from the barreling for sure. This beer disappeared quickly. Loved it. Thanks again, Ed!

Serving type: bottle
@ Goose Island Clybourn, 1800 N Clybourn Ave, Chicago

06-18-2013 16:17:30 | More by Onenote81

caskstrength

Minnesota

3.08/5  rDev -27.2%
look: 4.5 | smell: 2.5 | taste: 3 | feel: 4 | overall: 3

2012 bottle. No need to keep this one in the cellar any longer.

Pours a beautiful golden amber, well carbonated.

S :Funky lactic acid. Not overwhelming, but not much else than funky lactic acid. I know sours are often about funk, and acid, but give me something else here. Maybe some lemon/grass if I force myself to find it.

T: Pretty one note. Lactic sourness, not enamel peeling ,but it's by far the dominant flavor. Some lemon juice (damnit, that's lactic acid). I don't know what else to tell you.

M: light, dry. sour. Above average for the style.

O: Not that interesting. Minimal depth or complexity. Nothing to seek out.

Serving type: bottle
@ Goose Island Clybourn, 1800 N Clybourn Ave, Chicago

05-21-2013 00:28:58 | More by caskstrength

johnnnniee

New Hampshire

4.05/5  rDev -4.3%
look: 3.5 | smell: 4.5 | taste: 4 | feel: 3.75 | overall: 4

Received in trade from ajzy, thanks for the opportunity!
Pours a lightly hazy deep golden color with a huge fluffy bone white head that that dissipates as quickly as the bubbles in a glass of ginger ale. Tart and funky fruit dominate the aroma here. Lemons, cherries, and berries with lots of lactic sourness and funk make up most of the nose with hints of brown sugar deep in the background. The flavor puckers your face up front with lemons and tart cherries. Light brown sugar malt sneaks in before the citric return and burns a hole deep into your nether region. Medium body with a moderate level of carbonation and a slick tart puckering mouthfeel. Nice American wild, I'm glad I got to try it.

Serving type: bottle
@ Goose Island Clybourn, 1800 N Clybourn Ave, Chicago

05-18-2013 01:33:12 | More by johnnnniee

scottfrie

California

4.24/5  rDev +0.2%
look: 4 | smell: 4.25 | taste: 4.25 | feel: 4.25 | overall: 4.25

22oz bottle into tulip. Bottled 1/26/12. Thanks again, jbck109.

A: Pours a ruby cranberry color with a very short lived fizzy white head faded into faint active collar.
S: Very dry and funky barrel notes of musty cheese, oak tannins, dank basement and a hint of vinous fruit.
T: Tart notes of vinous wine barrel, oak tannin, earthy funk, tart lemon pith, and light blackberry juice. Fruit is light and comes through mostly in the finish after the initial citrus onslaught. Mild cheese, gritty tannins and spicy rye. Cranberry too.
M: Dry mouth, champagne carbonation, very tart, mild acid, dry gritty tannins.
O: Very tart, dry and flavorful. Really well rounded and enjoyable. Loved it. Cheers, Jay.

Serving type: bottle
@ Goose Island Clybourn, 1800 N Clybourn Ave, Chicago

05-08-2013 02:04:25 | More by scottfrie

Goblinmunkey7

Massachusetts

4.21/5  rDev -0.5%
look: 4 | smell: 4.25 | taste: 4.25 | feel: 4 | overall: 4.25

Thanks to angrybabboon for sharing the bottle. Split with angrybabboon and bilco.

Appearance: Ruddy copper. Some orange-hues. Small white head drops to nothing and leaves a tiny white collar. No lacing. Moderate carbonation on the pour.

Smell: Nice hint of oak over a powdery tartness. Some blackberry flesh and juice. Sweet juiciness. Damp earth. Hay and slight woodiness. Lactic and acetic sour notes. Floral. Light sweet malt backbone. Warming pushes up the blackberry notes offering some fresh fruit. Slightly vinous. Grape must.

Taste: Balance of earth and damp wood. Oak and blackberry flesh. Solid lactic tartness on the back with some acetic flavors in the back. Bright fruitiness. Floral, almost perfume. Loaded with oak and tart fruit. Macerated blackberry flesh. White wine and grape. Building acetic as it warms, almost vinegar. Sweet and tart. Warming pushes even more oak and blackberry.

Mouthfeel: Moderate carbonation. Slightly dry medium body. Clean. Wet overall but not juicy.

Overall: Romeo, Romeo, wherefore art though Romeo.

Tart and delightful. Good balance of fruit and tart magic.

Serving type: bottle
@ Goose Island Clybourn, 1800 N Clybourn Ave, Chicago

05-04-2013 23:52:30 | More by Goblinmunkey7

angrybabboon

Rhode Island

4.21/5  rDev -0.5%
look: 4 | smell: 4.25 | taste: 4.25 | feel: 4 | overall: 4.25

Consumed 5/4/13

Split among goblinmunkey7, Bilco, and me

Appearance: Medium amber color, with some nice orange and golden tones - hazy overall - some lighter notes around the edges with some clarity, typical for barrel-aging - small, white head, fades to a small ring and leaves a few spots of lacing

Smell: Nicely funky and sour, with some wet, damp tartness - some fleshy, tart berry notes - damp, moldy, chewy wood - lots of sour funk, some typical barnyard Brett - some pale grains in the background, and some vinegar

Taste: Wet, damp, funky, tart, and sour - damp, musty Brett, wet wood - wet and funky, with tartness from the funk and tartness from the berries - interesting fruit flavors - nice level of sourness, mostly lactic

Mouthfeel: Medium body, smooth, low carbonation

Overall: Juliet, get a towel or something

This is wet, funky, and tart. It's very interesting, with some nice berry notes. If this were easier to get, I would buy it again. This bottle is from 2012, and I would imagine it gets more complex or something.

Serving type: bottle
@ Goose Island Clybourn, 1800 N Clybourn Ave, Chicago

05-04-2013 23:40:51 | More by angrybabboon

GonzoHomebrewer

Massachusetts

4.2/5  rDev -0.7%
look: 3.5 | smell: 3.75 | taste: 4.5 | feel: 3.5 | overall: 4.5

Beautiful spring day so decided to celebrate with a Juliet.

A- Pours a rusty ruby color with a quickly disappearing thin sparkling head.

S- White wine dominant funk with some blackberry in the background, no note of the rye used, almost to be expected. One dimensional when compared to belgian counterparts, but solid for an ameircan wild

T- Blackberries are much brighter on the taste and there's a nice dry, white wine lingering on the palate with honestly almost a touch of rye spice to round out the finish.

M- I remember trading for a bottle of the first batch and this being much drier, came off as a little sticky with just enough carbonation to not take away too much from the pleasure of consuming it, but just barely above par for the style

O- Initially graded this a little harshly, but then changed my mind that I should keep the Belgians out of my mind when rating an American sour. Hard to do, but the style says so, so for an American Wild, this is great. It is easily my favorite out of the 3 sisters, though all are fair examples of American interpretations of sour beer. For someone new to this beer, I'd definitely recommend one fresh and one for cellar if possible as some time may dry this out.

Serving type: bottle
@ Goose Island Clybourn, 1800 N Clybourn Ave, Chicago

04-08-2013 19:49:57 | More by GonzoHomebrewer

MadScientist

New York

4.36/5  rDev +3.1%
look: 4.5 | smell: 4.25 | taste: 4.25 | feel: 4.75 | overall: 4.5

I enjoyed this a lot, it was a nice dry sour that in aroma and flavor was like a tart gueuze with some wine barrel character and blackberries. The berries were light in the nose and more apperant in the taste.
A pretty great beer for a sour fan. I wish I could find this beer distributed around here so I could give it a proper review but these where my impression when I had the opportunity to enjoy it while out of town. They where serving this in bottles at the City Beer Hall in Albany, NY.

Serving type: bottle
@ Goose Island Clybourn, 1800 N Clybourn Ave, Chicago

02-18-2013 22:06:17 | More by MadScientist

StonedTrippin

Colorado

3.99/5  rDev -5.7%
look: 3.75 | smell: 4 | taste: 4 | feel: 4 | overall: 4

2012 vintage. i should be fair to this beer and admit that i enjoyed it in the same session as several new glarus sours, a consecration, and yes, a cantillon saint lamvinus, so some features that came across as lackluster or negative might actually not be so in another light, but i had one bottle and its been consumed, so here we go. pours a unique mix of orangey rust and rose pink, they kind of wash eachother out in a hazy melted crayon look. a finger or two of off white foam dies right away. the nose is quite sour and fruity, cherries maybe, lots of vinegar and lemon. it smells as bretty as it does like a kitchen cleaner for hippies, but im being critical. the taste is quite good, again with the fruit, maybe wild raspberry or something in there providing that tartness along with what must be a heavy dose of lemon peel and some sour yeast, which is quite intense towards the finish. lots of acid, and lots of residual sugar, not a combo i usually like at the tail end of a beer, but they seem to neutralize eachother reasonably well here. really poppy mouthfeel, gnarly carbonation over just a medium body. long drawn out aftertaste of lemony yeasty funk. i also taste some tonic water in here, especially in the aftertaste, which i cant explain but i dont care for at all. this oen stars better than it ends.

Serving type: bottle
@ Goose Island Clybourn, 1800 N Clybourn Ave, Chicago

01-15-2013 23:02:09 | More by StonedTrippin

TheBrewo

Michigan

4.24/5  rDev +0.2%
look: 3.25 | smell: 4 | taste: 4.5 | feel: 4 | overall: 4.25

We crack a bottle of the 2012 vintage and pour into our CB’s Signature Series chalices. It glows a golden orange coloring, resembling the look of sparkling cider. It puts up a quick one finger head of big tannish bubbles, but this is gone before you know it. Specs and rings of lacing are left around the glass once the liquid starts to disappear. Haze and sediment are thick with the last half of the bottle or so, while carbonation appears active. The nose is fresh and tart. We get big notes of souring Brett, sweet and nectary floral hops, pale and chalky grain, booze, and nail polish remover bite. With warmth comes more of that yeasty musk, an aged cheddar cheese twang, and a wild, fruity juiciness of blackberries (faintly) and raspberries. Our first impression is that this beer is majorly soured, as hoped for, but the blackberry inclusions are a bit lost. As we sip, pale malts start things off, but become quickly overtaken by an insanely souring blend of Bretty yeast and oaked red wine astringency. The hops also quickly move in to mix, with lemony zest and nectary florals to pull us to the peak. This is marked by more serious Bretty bite, fennel seed, oaky dryness, fusel booziness, lemony hops, and drying pale grain. The finish moves through with cheddar cheese funk, rye, juicy soured yeast, more lemon, herbal hop pucker, and juicy, but puckering, chokecherries. The aftertaste breathes of puckering raw blackberries (finally!!), drying green olives, black pepper bite, pale malts, rye, oak, red wine dryness, chokecherry bite, and that continued big Bretty sourness. The body is medium, and the carbonation is medium to full, with a prickle to the lip. There is decent slurp, smack, and pop, but little froth or cream. There is big tannic astringency, and a strong final dryness and pucker all around the mouth. The abv is appropriate, and the beer drinks very nicely.

Overall, what we liked best about this beer was the complexity through the sourness. We were very excited when we first sipped this beer, as the tart Brett really takes off robustly from the start. The entire time you’re trying to pick apart all of the flavors that make it so puckering, but keep it so drinkable and juicy. We do wish that the blackberry was more present in its sweetness, alongside its sourness. Either way, this beer had an excellent flavor, and was insanely drinkable.

Serving type: bottle
@ Goose Island Clybourn, 1800 N Clybourn Ave, Chicago

01-11-2013 03:32:39 | More by TheBrewo

Alieniloquium

Florida

4.1/5  rDev -3.1%
look: 4 | smell: 4 | taste: 4 | feel: 4 | overall: 4.5

650 mL bottle poured into a chalice. Bottle dated 1/26/2012.

Appearance - Pinkish. Cloudy with a nice white head. Settles to a white collar.

Smell - Vinous winey acidity. Red wine notes. Musty and maybe some brett.

Taste - Fruity grape sourness. More vinous wine notes. Pleasantly tart, but not intense by any means. Oaky and malty in the finish.

Mouthfeel - A touch sweet from the fruitiness, but the tartness balances it out. Medium bodied.

Overall - Solid. Better than Lolita by a fair margin. Muted fruit notes yield a nice sour beer behind it.

Serving type: bottle
@ Goose Island Clybourn, 1800 N Clybourn Ave, Chicago

12-28-2012 19:17:17 | More by Alieniloquium

zac16125

South Carolina

4.28/5  rDev +1.2%
look: 4 | smell: 4 | taste: 4.5 | feel: 4.5 | overall: 4

22oz bottle into a tulip
Bottled on: 1/26/12 1202

Thanks to 3hops for sending this over in a trade.

A: Pours a ruby color which appears more dark amber when held up to light. A sliver of bright white head quickly comes and goes. A small stream of carbonation bubbles can be seen rising to the top of the glass. Leaves no lacing. Really pretty color though.

S: Smells very tart, with sour acidity, a fair amount of oak from the barrel, a bit of funk and the faintest hint of raspberry that I probably wouldnt have picked up if I had not been looking for it.

T: Follows the nose. Very tart, with a puckering sourness. Lots of oak and a good amount of barnyard funkiness. There are hints of raspberry, but they are faint. Banana esters linger on the finish. Maybe a touch watery at times, but otherwise a really great flavor profile.

M/D: Medium bodied, high carbonation that gives it a crisp feel, no hint of any ABV, drinkability is very good.

O: Overall, quite a good brew here. It has the big sour notes I look for in a wild, and a nice bit of funk and oak barrel characters as well. I would have liked the raspberries to be a little more prominent, but very enjoyable nonetheless. Not mind blowing but Id drink again in heartbeat. I recommend.

Serving type: bottle
@ Goose Island Clybourn, 1800 N Clybourn Ave, Chicago

12-21-2012 00:50:38 | More by zac16125

prototypic

Ohio

3.93/5  rDev -7.1%
look: 3.5 | smell: 4 | taste: 4 | feel: 3.5 | overall: 4

Bottled January 26, 2012

Juliet pours an interesting pink stained copper color. It’s a light color, but looks really nice. Backlighting gives it more of a light orange appearance. Carbonation seems light, producing a light surface covering of white bubbles. They disappear rather quickly. Lacing is really non-existent. Nothing to discuss in that department at all. I do like the color. The rest…just okay.

It definitely smells good. Wild yeast is noted on the first whiff. It has that unmistakable barnyard funky scent going on. It’s rather pronounced in the mix, but doesn’t completely overwhelm everything. There are definitely berry notes that resonate throughout. It smells a bit earthy and grainy. I suspect that’s the rye quality coming though. It’s not spicy though. There’s a little oak on the tail. Alcohol is blended very well.

Juliet is a tasty Wild Ale. It starts out a bit grainy and earthy. That’s notable, but that’s about the only indication of rye being present. The Brett flavor follows and is pretty strong. It’s not completely overwhelming, but it definitely brings a strong funky, tart flavor to the mix. Mouth puckering? A little. The berry presence is flavorful and blends rather well. Oak is secondary, but adds quality depth and character. Alcohol is definitely masked well. Perhaps time has helped a little. Finishes fruity, tart, and dry. Really good stuff.

Juliet has a medium body. Carbonation is very light and soft. I honestly wouldn’t mind a few more bubbles. Small gripe. It goes down so soft and easy. I don’t think this bomber is really going to be enough. It’s disappearing far too quickly.

Juliet is a really nice release from Goose Island. I’ve wanted to try it for a while. Expectations were high. For the most part, they were met. I could handle maybe just a little less tartness and a few more bubbles. Those two tweaks would improve it in my book. Still a very impressive beer nevertheless.

Serving type: bottle
@ Goose Island Clybourn, 1800 N Clybourn Ave, Chicago

12-16-2012 04:10:34 | More by prototypic

champ103

Texas

2.63/5  rDev -37.8%
look: 3 | smell: 3 | taste: 2.5 | feel: 2.5 | overall: 2.5

A: Pours a ruby red color. A two finger bubbly white head forms, but recedes to nothing in a second. No lace at all.
S: Tart and acidic fruits. I enjoy the fruity character, but there is nothing else here.
T: Tart fruits like cherries. Muddled, kind of dirty malt. The tart acidic sourness lingers for a second. Then vanishes to nothing.
M/D: A light to medium body. Really high carbonation. Also really thin and watery. Not clean at all though. The high carbonation actually makes this harder to drink. Alcohol is present. Not a fan of the muddled malt character either.

This is a disappointment for me. Not that much is here. Just thin, acidic, and overly carbonated. This is not something I care to revisit, or finish for that matter. Not something I would recommend.

Serving type: bottle
@ Goose Island Clybourn, 1800 N Clybourn Ave, Chicago

12-02-2012 05:58:46 | More by champ103

merc7186

New York

4.03/5  rDev -4.7%
look: 3.5 | smell: 4 | taste: 4 | feel: 4.5 | overall: 4

Bomber into sampler glass.

A: Amber/Orangish Hue, Passes Some Light, White Head Ring, Some Lacing

S: Apricot, Sour Mash

T: Sour Mash, Lemons

M: Decent Carbonation, Medium Bodied, Semi Bitter

Overall, a pretty front forward funky sour beer ,great taste.

Serving type: bottle
@ Goose Island Clybourn, 1800 N Clybourn Ave, Chicago

11-28-2012 04:25:49 | More by merc7186

jeonseh

Indiana

4.2/5  rDev -0.7%
look: 3.5 | smell: 4 | taste: 4.5 | feel: 4 | overall: 4

2012 bottle poured into a flute.

A - Ruby red with hints of brown and gold. Decently dark so that you can't see your hand on the other side. Lots of carbonation trailing upwards which quickly dissipates its small head

S - Tart raspberries and blackberries on the nose with a grassy and lemon funk. There is a nice oaky barrel presence as well

T - Much tarter than in the nose. Balsamic and white vinegar are up front to give it a tart bite. There is a sour raspberries in the middle that gives it a sour sweettarts flavor. The oak comes in the finish as well as a slight lemon peel. The tart raspberries linger on in the finish

MF - Lots of carbonation that give it a nice tingle on the tongue. Medium body that gives a nice slight creaminess. Tartness lingers on the tongue that makes you almost want to pucker your mouth

O - A tart and refreshing sour. Definitely the most tart and sour of the three sisters. Nice to see GI step up production of this and the other sisters to give the Midwest a nice and easily accessible sour option.

Serving type: bottle
@ Goose Island Clybourn, 1800 N Clybourn Ave, Chicago

11-23-2012 00:10:48 | More by jeonseh

Gosox8787

New Hampshire

4.4/5  rDev +4%
look: 3.5 | smell: 4.5 | taste: 4.5 | feel: 4 | overall: 4.5

Presentation: A chilled bomber bottle poured into a tulip glass. 2012 vintage.

Appearance: Ruby red and light brown in color. Pours not much of a head.

Aroma: Really fruit forward. Big raspberry notes provide some nice tartness and sweetness. Some light lemon tartness with a strong undertone of funk and brett. Really nicely balanced.

Taste: The berry notes stand out here as well. Huge raspberry and lemon notes. Really tart, but also a ton of fruit notes. Drinking this relatively fresh was a smart choice as the funk and brett notes are nicely developed but don't overwhelm the fresh fruit notes. Alcohol is really nicely hidden.

Mouthfeel: Light to medium bodied and plenty of carbonation. Very easy to drink.

Overall, a really impressive fruit foward wild ale. Definitely one of the more impressive examples of an example fruited wild I have had. The berries provide a nice touch of raspberry flavors. Nice balance of tart and sweet. I would definitely enjoy revisiting this. Definitely exceeded my expectations.

Serving type: bottle
@ Goose Island Clybourn, 1800 N Clybourn Ave, Chicago

11-09-2012 03:06:31 | More by Gosox8787

jrenihan

Ontario (Canada)

4.2/5  rDev -0.7%
look: 3.5 | smell: 4 | taste: 4.5 | feel: 4 | overall: 4

Bottled January 26, 2012.

Beer is a cloudy dark amber pinkish hues and a smallish white head that fades very quickly.

The most immediate smell is brett. Smell certainly suggests that this will be a funky, sour beer. Really smells like a lambic. Oak. Berries.

Flavour is not quite as funky as the nose suggested, but this is still a funky brew. Tart with a yeasty, barnyard-like flavour, The blackberries are subtle in comparison, but plainly there and provide a nice counterpart to the funk. Vinous. I would not have noticed the rye without looking for it but once recognizing it it is clearly there, a bit of a spicy taste. Very good.

Full bodied, moderate carbonation. Rather sticky. Dries the mouth somewhat, a function of the tartness. Feels like tannins in red wine.

Overall, a very nice beer. Very tasty indeed.

Serving type: bottle
@ Goose Island Clybourn, 1800 N Clybourn Ave, Chicago

11-03-2012 21:13:00 | More by jrenihan

Daniellobo

District of Columbia

3.98/5  rDev -5.9%
look: 3.5 | smell: 4 | taste: 4 | feel: 4 | overall: 4

Another good fruity sour from GI, fairly long and enjoyable.

Presentation: 22oz brow capped bottle. Simple and elegant white label with gold touches, purple name typography with the name and a white background with the Goose Island branding. Side narrative includes serving instructions, main style and characteristics, and cellaring character. Shows bottling date (01/26/12/), and Alc. by Vol. (8%). Served in a snifter.

A - Deep amber/crimson pour with a short lived fizzy head, small memory and lacing.

S - Nice tart nose with good touches of berries and a dash of vinous memories…

T - Tart and fruity, malty sweetness, light blackberries, distinct bitter underflow, acidic touches..

M - Medium/light body with tingly and persistent carbonation. Dry and fruity lingering finish.

O - Nice tart, fruity flow, complex enough.

Notes: Less of a memorable aroma than Lolita but a better rounded brew, although not that far off the range.

Serving type: bottle
@ Goose Island Clybourn, 1800 N Clybourn Ave, Chicago

10-30-2012 15:11:40 | More by Daniellobo