About this release

Reserve Imperial Stout aged in rye bourbon barrels from 2019. This rare vintage combines the classic Bourbon County Stout with the spicy, peppery characteristics of rye bourbon. The result is a complex stout with layers of oak, vanilla, caramel and a subtle rye spiciness that perfectly balances with the rich malt notes. This beer comes from Goose Island Beer Co. from Chicago, a pioneer in the American craft beer scene founded in 1988. The brewery is particularly renowned for the Bourbon County Brand Stout, one of the first American beers aged in bourbon barrels. With this Reserve Rye variant, Goose Island continues its rich history of innovation. With an alcohol content of 14.5 percent, this is a full-bodied, robust stout that expresses the character of both bourbon barrels well. The 500ml bottle contains a beer that has clearly benefited from years of aging, with the different flavor aspects coming together beautifully. A must-have for collectors and enthusiasts of premium barrel-aged stouts looking for something special and rare from the American craft beer tradition.

About Goose Island Beer Co.

Goose Island Beer Co. from Chicago is a pioneer in the American craft beer scene, founded in 1988. They became famous with their Bourbon County Brand Stout, one of the first beers aged in bourbon barrels, and have a rich history of innovation.

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