Sofie - Goose Island Beer Co.

drxandy

Michigan

4.22/5  rDev +2.7%
look: 4 | smell: 4 | taste: 4.5 | feel: 4 | overall: 4

Bottled on 12/11/09 drank 09/07/10
650ml to chimay goblet, pours a pale golden shade, white head retains nicely, great lacing

smells of sweet dry malt, yeastliness banana clove, pepper, nice

taste is of excellently balanced malt sweetness with the dryness of the yeast, hops hide in back, orange peel adds a nice complexity in the end, the oils pop out on the tongue, yeast character is very nice, yum yum yum

mouthfeel is fairly creamy and the body is great, very very drinkable

Serving type: bottle

09-08-2010 01:31:39 | More by drxandy

pascilla

Nebraska

4/5  rDev -2.7%

06-20-2013 04:38:09 | More by pascilla

themilkman87

Pennsylvania

3.75/5  rDev -8.8%

06-19-2013 23:30:49 | More by themilkman87

Giggy

Michigan

4/5  rDev -2.7%

06-19-2013 21:03:20 | More by Giggy

jroberts8811

Missouri

4.25/5  rDev +3.4%

06-19-2013 01:35:53 | More by jroberts8811

amalahow

Illinois

4/5  rDev -2.7%

06-18-2013 23:10:20 | More by amalahow

peensteen

Ontario (Canada)

4.19/5  rDev +1.9%
look: 4.25 | smell: 4.5 | taste: 4 | feel: 4.25 | overall: 4.25

Hazy light blonde colour with nearly 2 fingers of white head, decent lace as well. Smell is lightly funky with some tart apple, lemon and light oak witha subtle vanilla, orange-citrus with some vinious notes and yeast. Taste is fruity, lots of apple, orange and some tart lemon, light acidity with som wine and oak, yeasty with a citrusy aftertaste. Medium carbonation, medium body, nice crisp refreshing quality. A great beer throughout, very nice on the nose, quite drinkable.

Serving type: bottle

06-18-2013 13:56:17 | More by peensteen

backbaybrewer

Massachusetts

4/5  rDev -2.7%

06-18-2013 13:03:24 | More by backbaybrewer

TargaFlorio

Indiana

3.75/5  rDev -8.8%

06-17-2013 23:42:37 | More by TargaFlorio

beerjardin

Illinois

4.5/5  rDev +9.5%

06-17-2013 06:35:07 | More by beerjardin

Big_b_bham

Washington

4.08/5  rDev -0.7%
look: 4 | smell: 4.25 | taste: 4 | feel: 4.25 | overall: 4

Citrus notes from beginning to end! Beautiful frothy white head, crisp and refreshing good summer beer. Don't know if I had an off bottle or what happened but carbonation seemed very low. Delicious. Would recommend Sofie to anyone. Served at 48 degrees.

Serving type: bottle

06-17-2013 02:26:08 | More by Big_b_bham

jaxon53

Connecticut

4/5  rDev -2.7%

06-16-2013 19:48:49 | More by jaxon53

TheBeeraholic

Ontario (Canada)

4.75/5  rDev +15.6%

06-16-2013 17:16:13 | More by TheBeeraholic

swinyeju

New Hampshire

3/5  rDev -27%

06-16-2013 15:54:38 | More by swinyeju

megamass

New Jersey

4/5  rDev -2.7%

06-16-2013 05:02:32 | More by megamass

rc51sport

Florida

4.5/5  rDev +9.5%

06-16-2013 04:10:14 | More by rc51sport

Riik3

Georgia

4.5/5  rDev +9.5%

06-16-2013 01:45:09 | More by Riik3

SebD

Ontario (Canada)

4.26/5  rDev +3.6%
look: 4 | smell: 4.25 | taste: 4.25 | feel: 4.5 | overall: 4.25

Appearance: It has a nice hazy golden/yellow color to it. It has a nice white head that dies down moderately and leaves some lacing.

Smell: The aromas definitely give out hints of Belgian yeast, peppery spices, citrus and some breadiness.

Taste: Like the aromas, it has some bready notes from the yeast, peppery spices, citrus and coriander

Mouthfeel: It has a medium carbonation with a very nice overall balance and feel.

Drinkability: It's a very smooth drinkable beer accompanied with good flavors and aromas.

Serving type: bottle

06-14-2013 20:45:17 | More by SebD

anticipation23

Wisconsin

3.75/5  rDev -8.8%

06-14-2013 06:13:07 | More by anticipation23

doremite

Massachusetts

3.75/5  rDev -8.8%

06-13-2013 22:50:06 | More by doremite

Eighty

Washington

4.25/5  rDev +3.4%

06-13-2013 20:13:29 | More by Eighty

ajanesz

Kentucky

4/5  rDev -2.7%

06-13-2013 18:20:09 | More by ajanesz

JMUbrewz

Virginia

4.25/5  rDev +3.4%

06-12-2013 17:44:43 | More by JMUbrewz

utopiajane

New York

4.14/5  rDev +0.7%
look: 4 | smell: 4 | taste: 4.25 | feel: 3.75 | overall: 4.25

Pours hazy, straw yellow with plenty of effervescence. Head was pure white and fell off to some pleasant lacing. Nose is big with lemon, grass and funk. It offers up a little spice, a little sour and some florals. As it warms it gives some cracker, some medicinal alcohol and clove. Grainy with a touch of sweetness. Taste follows the nose all the way and pucker up because its tart. Flavors all come together, lemony citrus, bread, yeast,a little pepper. Taste doesn’t quite live up to the nose but it’s close. Sharp on the tongue at first but you get used to it . Sweet, tangy, finishes earthy, crisp and slightly bitter. This was tremendously flavorfull and off dry. Very well done.

Serving type: bottle

06-12-2013 10:08:36 | More by utopiajane

CUBeerBuff

Colorado

4.75/5  rDev +15.6%

06-12-2013 08:10:22 | More by CUBeerBuff