About this release

Rich Imperial Stout that aged for a year in Old Forester 150th Anniversary bourbon barrels. The barrel-aged character comes through powerfully with notes of chocolate, vanilla, coconut, molasses, almond, red fruit and oak wood. This is a masterpiece from Goose Island Beer Co. from Chicago, a brewery that has distinguished itself since 1988 as a pioneer in the American craft beer scene. Goose Island made history with their Bourbon County Brand Stout, one of the first American beers aged in bourbon barrels. This Bourbon County Brand Reserve 150 Stout represents the next step in that innovative tradition and is a testament to their expertise with barrel-aging. With a powerful alcohol content of 15.6 percent, this 500ml bottle offers an intensive and complex experience. Aging in premium bourbon barrels gives this dark beer a profound character in which the woody, vanilla-like notes of the bourbon come together with rich chocolate and molasses notes. The addition of coconut and almond adds a subtle texture, while the red fruit and oak wood extend the finish. This is a beer for those who love bold, fully developed flavors and are seduced by the rich heritage of a brewery that has perfected barrel-aging over decades.

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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