Goose Island BCBS Single Barrel Delilah’s 5yr Old Fitzgerald 2024

Technical Details

Tasting Profile

This extraordinary single-barrel imperial stout from Goose Island pours an impenetrably deep obsidian black, with only the faintest ring of dark mocha foam clinging to the glass — a hallmark of its dense, viscous body. On the nose, the Old Fitzgerald barrel speaks immediately: warm caramel and toffee lead, followed by dried stone fruit, toasted almond, and a gentle waft of well-integrated bourbon oak. The 24-month contact time with the 5-year-old barrel adds a particular depth and roundness that sets this Delilah’s exclusive apart from standard annual BCBS releases. On the palate, the mouthfeel is extraordinarily full and velvety, coating every corner with layers of dark fudge, vanilla cream, dark cherry, and a whisper of toasted coconut.

Sweetness is lush yet balanced by a restrained roasted bitterness and low carbonation that lets the barrel character breathe without aggression. The finish is exceptionally long and soft — warming bourbon heat lingers alongside notes of dried fig and dark chocolate truffle. A rare collector’s release with outstanding cellaring potential; best enjoyed now or aged 3–5 years further. Find this beer on Untappd: https://untappd.com/b/goose-island-beer-co-bourbon-county-brand-stout-single-barrel-5yr-old-fitzgerald-2024/6058068

Food Pairing

The Goose Island BCBS Delilah’s Old Fitzgerald 2024 finds a natural partner in a 70% dark chocolate ganache tart with salted caramel — the beer’s stone fruit and vanilla notes harmonise beautifully with the bittersweet cocoa. Equally compelling alongside a platter of aged Comté and candied walnuts, where the nutty, oxidative qualities of the cheese mirror the barrel’s toasted almond signature.

Goose Island Bourbon County Brand Stout Single Barrel – Delilah’s 5-Year Old Fitzgerald 24 Months (2024)