Cherry Rye Bourbon County Brand Stout - Goose Island Beer Co.

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rAvg: 4.47
pDev: 10.29%
Reviews: 116
Hads: 502

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Goose Island Beer Co.

Illinois, United States

Style | ABV
American Double / Imperial Stout | 13.70% ABV

Availability: Limited (brewed once). bottle (108), on-tap (7), growler (1).

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Reviews by marshmeli:

marshmeli

New York

5/5 rDev +11.9%

01-12-2013 05:03:09 | More by marshmeli

More User Reviews:

ADTaber

South Carolina

4.5/5 rDev +0.7%

05-19-2013 22:39:16 | More by ADTaber

ShawnMH

Indiana

4.25/5 rDev -4.9%

05-19-2013 15:17:01 | More by ShawnMH

davesway10

Iowa

4/5 rDev -10.5%

05-19-2013 11:47:17 | More by davesway10

jakeox

Illinois

5/5 rDev +11.9%

05-19-2013 00:40:45 | More by jakeox

hey5hitgoose

Illinois

5/5 rDev +11.9%

05-18-2013 21:16:04 | More by hey5hitgoose

itsthepleats

Ohio

5/5 rDev +11.9%

05-18-2013 18:21:00 | More by itsthepleats

eyeenjoybeer

Indiana

4.75/5 rDev +6.3%

05-18-2013 16:39:59 | More by eyeenjoybeer

sierrahopdevil05

Pennsylvania

5/5 rDev +11.9%

05-18-2013 15:36:21 | More by sierrahopdevil05

roostor07

Minnesota

4.25/5 rDev -4.9%

05-18-2013 14:40:29 | More by roostor07

Maryland

4.53/5 rDev +1.3%
look: 3.5 | smell: 4.75 | taste: 4.5 | feel: 4.25 | overall: 4.75

A- Pitch black syrupy body with a thin tan head that fades away quickly.

S- Sweet caramel, vanilla, cherries, sweet bread, grainy rye bread.

T- Sweet vanilla and caramel up front, lots of bourbon similar to the standard BCBS. The middle is where the cherries show up. Tastes like black cherries rolled in sugar, which adds a whole new element to the beer. The finish is very sweet, but tons of malts come through along with some earthy rye.

M- Just enough carbonation, very thick and a definite sipper.

O- Very impressive offering. The cherry is more subtle than I thought it would be, but adds a great element to this beer.

Serving type: bottle

05-18-2013 00:42:15 | More by stephenjmoore

SHerninko

Pennsylvania

4.64/5 rDev +3.8%
look: 4.5 | smell: 4.5 | taste: 4.75 | feel: 4.25 | overall: 4.75

S-Bottle pour from Craft Ale House-PA
A-very dark, good lacing and small tan head remained thru whole glass
S-some sweet fruit on nose, not too sweet, mixed with regular stout backbone
T-Wow. I actually sad WOW outloud (rare). Was not sure I'd like it as almost all "fruit" added beers are not for me. Even cold this was very good and complex with several layers. A later taste when warmed up gave slight sweetness of bourbon (oak, vanilla) and a semi sweet fresh real cherry taste. Very creamy as it swirls around and gives off taste explosions one by one. The finish that lingers is like a very good country cherry pie. The tartness and semi-sweetness is there. Closing my eyes I could almost taste the pie shell flavor mixed with the slight tartness of the cherries. Very complex.
M-very smooth, creamy, so much going on!
O-Ok, I have found a beer with a fruit added that has made me a fan. Very rare already, but this is a special occassion type beer and you need to have it for...with...or AS dessert. Paired with some dark chocolate this would be a long and enjoyable sipper. Kudos to Goose and I hope they bring it back in a year or so as a special brew! I've never given a 5 but this is a rare beer that approaches that perfect 5 level.

Serving type: bottle

05-17-2013 13:52:29 | More by SHerninko

myersk27

Indiana

4.5/5 rDev +0.7%

05-17-2013 03:52:53 | More by myersk27

Westuh

Wisconsin

4.5/5 rDev +0.7%

05-16-2013 18:29:03 | More by Westuh

trapper2408

Pennsylvania

4.75/5 rDev +6.3%

05-16-2013 18:17:33 | More by trapper2408

stooge

Michigan

4.5/5 rDev +0.7%

05-16-2013 04:44:19 | More by stooge

cmdmzmjm

Illinois

4/5 rDev -10.5%

05-16-2013 02:11:04 | More by cmdmzmjm

gueuzedreg

Colorado

4.75/5 rDev +6.3%

05-16-2013 01:20:16 | More by gueuzedreg

4amepiphany

Illinois

4.99/5 rDev +11.6%
look: 4.75 | smell: 5 | taste: 5 | feel: 5 | overall: 5

Had on tap and from a bomber.

On tap a few months ago:

A: Dark. Really dark. Legs along the side, slight head that dissipated quite quickly.

S: BCS with very prominent cherries. I love cherries. I love BCS. Thank you GI

T: Tart. Not overly tart. Perfect blend of flavors, and the sweetness I wanted from the cherries!

M: Sticky, chewy, coating. Yes.

Out a bomber last night:

A: Dark, but it was also in a dimly lit restaurant.

S: More subdued cherry scent, but it's calling me to bring the glass to my lips with no hesitation.

T: WOW. Better out the bottle. The cherry has blended nicely with BCS. Balanced. That's all I have to say.

M: Sticky, chewy, coating, even better than on tap.

So far, my favorite variety of BCS, Bramble coming in second, only because I have an affinity for cherries. I hope this comes back. Please.

Serving type: bottle

05-14-2013 04:31:19 | More by 4amepiphany