Goose Island — Bourbon County Double Barrel 2019

Technische Details

Verkostungsprofil

The nose opens with intense dark chocolate and espresso, layered with vanilla custard, charred oak, and bourbon-soaked cherries. A whisper of molasses and toasted coconut emerges as it warms. The palate is luxuriously viscous, delivering waves of fudge brownie, caramelized brown sugar, and burnt toffee, amplified by the double barrel treatment’s concentrated bourbon character. Leather, dark fruit compote, and roasted malt provide structure beneath the sweetness. The finish lingers remarkably, with warming alcohol perfectly integrated, leaving notes of bittersweet chocolate, tobacco leaf, and lingering oak spice that persist for minutes.

Lebensmittel-Paarung

Pair with a rich chocolate torte studded with candied pecans, where the beer’s bourbon intensity amplifies the dessert’s depth while its roasted bitterness cuts through sweetness. Alternatively, serve alongside aged Stilton or Roquefort—the beer’s viscosity and dark fruit notes beautifully complement pungent blue cheese, while shared caramel undertones create harmony between beer and cheese.

About Goose Island Beer Company

Goose Island Beer Company stands as Illinois’ oldest continuously operating brewery, tracing its roots to 1988 when it opened as a brewpub in Chicago’s Lincoln Park neighborhood. Named after a nearby island, the brewery was founded with inspiration drawn from English brewing traditions and pub culture, establishing a distinctly European sensibility within the American craft beer landscape. What began as a neighborhood brewpub expanded significantly with a larger production brewery in 1995, allowing Goose Island to grow from local favorite to nationally recognized brand. The brewery gained particular acclaim for its barrel-aged beers and innovative brewing techniques, helping to define the craft beer movement in the Midwest. In 2011, Goose Island became part of Anheuser-Busch InBev, marking a significant moment in craft brewing history as one of the first major acquisitions of an established craft brewery by a global beer conglomerate. Today, Goose Island operates its original Fulton Street production facility with tap room and tours, alongside the Clybourn Avenue Brewhouse, continuing to produce beers distributed across the United States and United Kingdom while maintaining its Chicago heritage.