Put together a sampling of Goose Island beers for a tasting and I would appreciate everyone's input on what order they should be drank in. The list includes: 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012 BCBS 2011, 2012 BCBCS Bramble Rye Cherry Rye BCBVS Big John 2011, 2012 Night Stalker Juliet Lolilta Madame Rose, 2011, 2012 Matilda 2010, 2012 Pere Jacques Thanks for the help!
Personally, I'd do these on two separate days. Depending on the group size, you'll likely be schnuckered by the time you finish all that BCS. And if you do the BCS first, in addition to being three sheets, your palate will be wrecked for the lighter, fruitier beers. If you do the Ladies/Lighters first, you may be too schnuckered to really appreciate the subtle variances of the regular years of BCS, or even the complexities of the flavored BCSes. That's just me, though.
How many people? I think no matter how you go, your palate is going to be destroyed halfway through. A good problem I guess. If it were me I would break this up into 2 tastings. stouts and non stouts. Night Stalker is the kicker. sorry I wasnt any help.
While I agree with everyone here who says that it should be two days, ill offer a tasting order anyways. Day/Part 1: BCBS Vertical. BC Varient Horizontal Big John Night Stalker Mini Vertical Day/Part 2: Pere Jacques Matilda 3 Sisters. This allows for the Bourbon Counties to be compared to one another fairly as possible, while looking at the difference of Cook County Stout when you hop it versus when you throw cocoa nibs into. Day 2 is a lot easier, Pere Jacques doesnt really fit with the rest, so you could put it on either end, I just chose the beginning. Matilda has a little bit of Brett, so its a good stepping stone to the sours.
