Gavin And John's Old Town Yard - Goose Island Beer Co.

sidetracked

Illinois

4/5  rDev +12.7%

03-28-2012 23:05:09 | More by sidetracked

spycow

Illinois

3/5  rDev -15.5%

01-17-2013 18:15:27 | More by spycow

AgentZero

Illinois

3.25/5  rDev -8.5%

12-06-2012 20:36:26 | More by AgentZero

imperialking

Illinois

3.75/5  rDev +5.6%

11-20-2012 18:51:17 | More by imperialking

AleApostle

Illinois

3.25/5  rDev -8.5%

10-24-2012 15:17:15 | More by AleApostle

pschul4

Illinois

4/5  rDev +12.7%

08-01-2012 15:29:57 | More by pschul4

Sean9689

Illinois

3.55/5  rDev 0%
look: 3.5 | smell: 3.5 | taste: 3.5 | feel: 4 | overall: 3.5

Had at Binny's South Loop Tap Takeover into pint glass.

A - Pours a golden yellow, clear, white head.

S - Malts, light grass, slightly herbal, some spices in there as well.

T - Sweet malts, light spice, floral/herbal notes, light hops, and some citrus in there too. Very easy-drinking, no alcohol. Finish is clean, light citrus and lemon zest.

M - Light, good carbonation, clean finish.

O - A nice Helles that's easy-drinking and enjoyable during the hot summer months. Not something I'd go to all the time, but still decent nonetheless.

Serving type: on-tap

06-06-2012 14:24:20 | More by Sean9689

DayMD

Illinois

3.5/5  rDev -1.4%

04-24-2012 07:17:24 | More by DayMD

inlimbo77

Delaware

3.68/5  rDev +3.7%
look: 4 | smell: 3.5 | taste: 3.5 | feel: 4 | overall: 4

On tap at Goose Island Clybourn restaurant and pub. 16oz beer stein

A: It's a fizzy yellow beer. True to the Helles style. Crystal clear. Half finger tight small bubbled head. Stays for a while.

S: Noble hops, Czech style.

T: This tastes light and airy. Great summer session brew. Their version of BMC. You get those fresh light euro hops up front. Then those smoothing malts in the center.

M: Light bodied.

Serving type: on-tap

04-11-2012 18:31:57 | More by inlimbo77

tfidler

Illinois

3.75/5  rDev +5.6%

04-06-2012 16:36:55 | More by tfidler

emerge077

Illinois

3.88/5  rDev +9.3%
look: 3.5 | smell: 3.5 | taste: 4 | feel: 4 | overall: 4

14 oz. "pint" at Rockwell's.

The glass is straw gold, completely transparent and pale, with racing streams of carbonation that never let up. Thin layer of white foam settles quickly and breaks across the surface.

Aroma is faint and simple, pilsner malt and light grassiness.

Flavor is similarly unfettered and pristine, clean crackery pils malt and some faint lemongrass bitterness from the noble hops. Very crisp and dry, with a very mild sweetness in the middle that quickly fades. Light bodied and airy, very drinkable. For a Munich Helles, this is spot on and of good quality. Not sure I like paying $7 for less than a pint though, even if the ingredients were all imported.

Serving type: on-tap

03-23-2012 19:17:45 | More by emerge077

TMoney2591

Illinois

3.95/5  rDev +11.3%
look: 4 | smell: 3.5 | taste: 4 | feel: 4.5 | overall: 4

Served in a globe at SmallBar Fullerton.

Funny how I didn't have this earlier at Goose... Anyway, it pours a clear straw topped by a finger or two of white froth. The nose comprises white, light-ish lemon zest, and a touch of coriander. The taste holds notes of wheat, coriander, light grass, and a faint hint of mild smoke (I was told after this glass that the beer was brewed with a small amount of smoked malts...it explained so much...). The body is fairly light, with a light moderate carbonation and a fluid feel. Overall, a pretty tasty brew, one that reminds us that even the basic Helles can be made to be exceptional without the hand of a German brewer.

Serving type: on-tap

03-22-2012 06:40:37 | More by TMoney2591

Agold

Pennsylvania

4/5  rDev +12.7%

03-18-2012 17:24:09 | More by Agold

homebrew311

Illinois

3.23/5  rDev -9%
look: 3.5 | smell: 3.5 | taste: 3 | feel: 4 | overall: 3

A: clear gold, zero head, looks like apple juIce, a few cascading bubbles

S: heavy cereal grains, wheat bread, very mild

T: light and refreshing flavor, malt forward, very slight smoked malt presence

Mf: light, crisp carbonation

O: pretty boring but refreshing nonetheless

Serving type: on-tap

03-14-2012 00:17:16 | More by homebrew311

adamk1978

Illinois

4.5/5  rDev +26.8%

03-13-2012 03:33:34 | More by adamk1978

harrylee773

Illinois

2/5  rDev -43.7%

03-12-2012 14:15:24 | More by harrylee773

beersis81

Illinois

3.25/5  rDev -8.5%

03-07-2012 23:45:56 | More by beersis81

Florida9

Illinois

3.35/5  rDev -5.6%
look: 3 | smell: 4 | taste: 3 | feel: 3.5 | overall: 3.5

On tap @ Jake Melnick's

A: Served in a pint glass with a thin bright white head that eventually dissipates to absolutely nothing. No lacing. Beer itself is an impeccably clear yellow in color.

S: Aroma is pretty good. Light grassy hops and a mild bit of sweet malts.

T: Lightly sweet, lightly bready pale malts. Some light noble hops on the finish. Very light flavor profile.

M: Light body with appropriate carbonation. Very mild bitterness.

O: When I first tasted this, the thing that came to mind was this was GI's take on an adjunct lager. While my first impressions may not be fair, it is exactly what it tasted like to me: low ABV, low malts, low hops, exceedingly clear. I will admit, this one is incredibly drinkable and was a nice complement to Melnick's wings, but at the same time, this one is very simplistic and there just isn't much there.

Serving type: on-tap

03-05-2012 18:21:13 | More by Florida9

Treebs

Illinois

3.38/5  rDev -4.8%
look: 3 | smell: 3 | taste: 3.5 | feel: 4.5 | overall: 3

Had on tap at GI Wrigleyville. Served in a stein.

A: Pours a clear golden yellow with a thin white head. It recedes to a thin collar, but doesn't leave any lacing.

S: The smell is pretty standard for the style. Solid grassy hops up front with a nice pale malt and subtle sweetness on the finish.

T: The taste is much of the same. Crisp, grassy noble hops hit you up front and transitions nicely to a pale and bready malt finish that is slightly sweet.

M: Light body, medium carbonation. Crisp and refreshing with a clean finish.

O: A very balanced and solid helles lager. Worth giving a try.

Serving type: on-tap

03-04-2012 14:19:08 | More by Treebs

thewimperoo

Illinois

3/5  rDev -15.5%

02-25-2012 15:52:47 | More by thewimperoo

TravisMBinns

Illinois

4/5  rDev +12.7%

02-19-2012 16:53:34 | More by TravisMBinns

WillCarrera

Illinois

3.88/5  rDev +9.3%
look: 3.5 | smell: 3.5 | taste: 4 | feel: 4 | overall: 4

On-tap at Goose Island Clybourn. Poured into a mug.

A- Pours a bright, clear golden yellow color. Capped with a finger of fluffy white head.

S- Clean aroma of grainy pale malt and leafy, slightly floral hops.

T- Lots of slightly sweet grain, hops are grassy and floral but the bitterness is nice and subtle, definitely a malt-forward lager.

M- Light-bodied, moderate carbonation, smooth crisp feel.

O- I was pretty impressed, this would be a perfect session beer, it's light and refreshing and would be perfect once the weather here warms up. It's a classic German-style Helles, definitely took me back to the beer gardens in Munich.

Serving type: on-tap

02-12-2012 06:11:11 | More by WillCarrera