Goose Island to bring back Big John and Night Stalker

Discussion in 'Beer News' started by WillCarrera, Oct 26, 2012.

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  1. BigTomZ

    BigTomZ Initiate (0) Apr 14, 2009 Virginia

    Honestly I wasn't impressed by either of these beers. They were good beers but nothing great.
     
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  2. foobula

    foobula Initiate (0) Dec 14, 2009 Illinois

    Haven't tried either myself, but what I'm thinking is... they must have been retired for a good reason, right? Was that good reason so they could maximize BCS production? Or weren't they selling well?
     
  3. dvelcich

    dvelcich Zealot (605) Feb 6, 2008 Illinois

    I believe it was to maximize BCBS production.

    I'm still waiting for my Bourbon County Brand Chocolate Stout (Big John was supposedly released in the first place because they didn't have enough bourbon barrels, but I got to try it at Sheffields, and it was my favorite variation there).
     
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  4. BigTomZ

    BigTomZ Initiate (0) Apr 14, 2009 Virginia

    Night Stalker sat on shelves collecting dust all year long in my area.

    Big John has only been released once before, so without a long track record I'd guess that was dropped to make room for other beers.
     
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  5. Thickfreakness

    Thickfreakness Initiate (0) Oct 2, 2010 New York

    I loved them both on release. I have 2010 and 2011 Night Stalker and Big John cellaring. Never understood why these were discontinued. Glad to see them coming back!
     
  6. MCBrigno

    MCBrigno Initiate (0) Aug 13, 2012 Massachusetts

    I assumed they were discontinued so that GI could focus on upping the production of its core beers and also introducing new or returning beers again.
     
  7. dc55110

    dc55110 Savant (1,116) Oct 24, 2010 Minnesota

    Batch #1 Nigh Stalker, right now, is one of the best non BA stouts around. Thick as molass; a small amount of the hop bitterness persists; a slightly sweet, but balanced by an equally robust amount of roast.
     
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  8. Pahn

    Pahn Initiate (0) Dec 2, 2009 New York

    nightstalker didn't sell very well. sat on shelves for years (still can find it in popular stores in NYC). big john took awhile to sell out but it's at least not easy to find anymore.

    both are good beers.
     
  9. AndyAvalanche

    AndyAvalanche Maven (1,380) Jun 16, 2008 Massachusetts
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    Score, maybe I'll drink the bottle of Big John I have now!
     
  10. dvelcich

    dvelcich Zealot (605) Feb 6, 2008 Illinois

    Just bought a 2012 Night Stalker, so if you're interested be on the lookout.
     
  11. IMSPEAKNOENGLISH

    IMSPEAKNOENGLISH Pundit (755) Apr 24, 2012 Illinois

    where at?
     
  12. dvelcich

    dvelcich Zealot (605) Feb 6, 2008 Illinois

    Sent you a BM.
     
  13. MarcatGSB

    MarcatGSB Initiate (0) Jan 8, 2011 Michigan

    I agree man, once the Hop settled (which was great fresh), it really turned into one of the best Impy stouts I've ever had.
     
  14. freyguy10

    freyguy10 Initiate (0) Jan 16, 2011 New York

    night stalker can stay retired but Big John was very underrated as a stout, very well done
     
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  15. stouts4me

    stouts4me Initiate (0) Oct 9, 2011 Illinois

    Nightstalker was at South Loop Binny's as of Black Friday, near the checkout lanes.
     
  16. Tilley4

    Tilley4 Pooh-Bah (2,667) Nov 13, 2007 Tennessee
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    Great news! Just in time for the TN release!
     
  17. mychalg9

    mychalg9 Pooh-Bah (2,061) Apr 8, 2010 Illinois
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    Only had Nightstalker at a tasting and never had Big John so if anyone sees any in the NW burbs shoot me a BM
     
  18. Irishace9

    Irishace9 Initiate (0) Sep 7, 2012 Illinois

    Enjoying a Nightstalker with Sunday night football!
     
  19. Vega406

    Vega406 Initiate (0) Sep 30, 2009 Indiana

    Looking forward to finding some Nightstalker around!!
     
  20. JimmyGillingham

    JimmyGillingham Initiate (0) Sep 21, 2012 Illinois

    Picked up a Nightstalker this weekend. Need to crack it open and see what all the excitement is about.
     
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