About this release

Brewed to celebrate the 1000th batch at Goose Island's original Clybourn brewpub. A beer as dark and dense as a black hole with thick foam the color of a bourbon barrel. The nose is an intense mix of charred oak, chocolate, vanilla, caramel and smoke. One sip contains more flavor than your average crate of beer. This masterpiece from Goose Island Beer Co. in Chicago, a pioneer in the American craft beer scene, is a true monument in beer history. With an alcohol percentage of 14.7 percent, this 500ml bottle commands your complete attention. Goose Island is known as an innovator, and the Bourbon County Brand Stout is considered one of the first American beers to mature in bourbon barrels, which is directly noticeable in the complexity of this beer. At a serving temperature of 13 degrees, the full depth of this masterpiece comes into its own. The dark brown to black color reflects the intensity of the taste. This is not just any stout, but a beer that has influenced generations of craft beer enthusiasts. With an impressive Untappd rating of 4.47 out of more than 52,000 reviews, this beer proves its worth year after year. Perfect for the serious hobbyist looking for depth and character in their glass.

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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