About this release

Imperial Oatmeal Stout aged in Heaven Hill Bourbon barrels with Ethiopian Metad Buku coffee beans. This 2020 vintage from Goose Island Beer Co. in Chicago offers a velvet-smooth texture thanks to the oatmeal, combined with intense coffee aromas and the rich, woody notes of Bourbon. A complex and layered stout for the true connoisseur. Goose Island Beer Co. is an American pioneer in the craft beer scene and is known for their innovative approach. The Bourbon County Brand Special program underscores their expertise in aging beers in bourbon barrels, a technique they helped popularize in the 1990s. This 2020 edition showcases their craftsmanship with a perfect balance between the soft, creamy character of the oatmeal and the deeper layers of coffee and wood. With an alcohol content of 13.3 percent, this 500ml bottle has the body and warmth that suits such an advanced stout. The combination of the Ethiopian coffee beans and the bourbon barrel aging creates a rich, multifaceted drink that slowly unfolds in the glass. This is a beer that deserves to be enjoyed slowly and demands the attention of anyone who loves complex, full-bodied ales.

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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