Most of us over here became bourbon drinkers because of Goose Island. Their focused relationship with distilleries not only keeps things exciting around the brewhouse, but they feel like collaborations that always have an alluring story to tell. The difference between individual casks can be an informative experience when discussing …
It’s once again time for sweaters, crunchy leaves and Bourbon County Stout! BCS Autumn was a five course feast that set the bar high for Wednesday night celebrations. Cermak Dry Hopped Pilsner (saaz and tettnang) gave way to a full showcase of choice Bourbon County selections from new Executive Chef Henry …
Bourbon County Season returns Black Friday and will feature seven varietals including an updated fan favorite with Fourteen Stout. Goose is known for having an extensive collection of retired beers that make appearances sporadically over the years (Vanilla BCS, Bramble Rye) both come to mind. This time around it’s the …
Over the last 32 years Goose Island has made every style of beer that you can possibly imagine and then some. Nowadays drinking patterns have changed and overall consumption of beer in general is trending down. As we work back into some degree of normality, Goose is taking calculated risks …
Black Friday Preview Night __________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Hosted By: Keith Gabbett, Brewmaster Michael Smith, Sr. Brand Manager Mike Siegel, R&D Manager Todd Ashmann, President __________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Every January brewers and lab technicians begin a three round trial process to determine the next release of Bourbon County Stout variants. What worked for a number …
Say what you must about the Goose Island crew, but it’s undeniable that their ability to command your attention during stout season is top tier. BCS 2019 sees Chicago’s oldest brewery focus on single origin bourbon more than years past. Heaven Hill Distilleries is home to more bourbon barrels than …
