About this release

English Barleywine aged in Heaven Hill Bourbon barrels with Guatemalan La Soledad coffee beans. This rare 2018 vintage combines the malt-rich sweetness of a classic Barleywine with deep coffee aromas and the warm, vanilla-like notes of Bourbon. A unique and powerful experience. This beer comes from Goose Island Beer Co., a pioneer in the American craft beer scene since 1988. The Chicago-based brewery has established itself internationally with innovative creations, with their Bourbon County Brand Series becoming world-famous. With an alcohol content of 15.1%, this is an impressive and exquisite example that rightfully belongs in the collection of every serious beer enthusiast. The combination of bourbon barrel aging and Guatemalan coffee beans makes this beer a special experience for those who love complex flavors. The malty body provides a full, sweet foundation on which the coffee aromas and vanilla notes elegantly come through. This is a beer to be savored, not rushed through. With an Untappd rating of 4.29 out of 16,790 reviews, it speaks for itself what impact this vintage has had on the craft beer community.

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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