Goose Island Beer Company

Commercial Brewery in Chicago, Illinois, United States 🇺🇸
Owned by Anheuser-Busch InBev USA
Associated with 4 Venues

Established in 1988

Contact
1800 W Fulton St, Chicago, IL, 60612, United States
Subsidiaries
Goose Island Beer Company owns 4 breweries:
Description
Goose Island Beer Company began as a single brewpub opened in 1988 by John Hall. By 1995, John’s beer had become so popular that he decided to open a larger brewery, along with a bottling plant to keep up with demand. 1999 brought even more growth, along with an additional brewpub, and today, what was once one man’s pint-filled dream has become the Goose Island empire you know and love.

in 2011, Goose Island Beer Company was acquired by Anheuser-Busch InBev. Since then, we’ve continued to brew beer that we’re proud of and now we get to share these beers with our friends both nationwide and internationally.

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7.1/10 Appearance 8 Aroma 7 Flavor 7 Texture 7 Overall 7
In my opinion, there is nothing special with this beer, a bit boring, wheat, few banana touch, few hop and watery, 01.06.17, at Prélaz.
Tried from Bottle from Bootlegger on 15 May 2026 at 09:53

8.5/10 Appearance 8 Aroma 8.5 Flavor 8.5 Texture 8 Overall 9
Bottle 1pt0.9floz. @ home - [ Virtual Tasting 💻👀 ] - fonefan & Brugmansia House. 🏡🇩🇰 🍀 ☁️☂️ [ As Goose Island Reserve Bourbon County Brand Stout (2018) (15,2%) 12 års Elijah Craig BA Imperial Stout ]. ABV: 15.2%. [20260514]. 8-/4/8-/4/18
Tried from Bottle on 14 May 2026 at 17:55

7.6/10 Appearance 6 Aroma 8 Flavor 8.5 Texture 6 Overall 8
Op tap bij Biererei. Zwarte kleur, dunne beige kraag. Zoet, pure chocolade, licht gebrand, boozy, cacao, vanille, bourbon, geconfijte vruchtjes, vijgen, bitterzoete en lichtgebrande finish. Volle body. Lekker hoor, maar belachelijk duur en zwaar over-hyped.
Tried from Draft at Biererei Bar & Vintage Cellar on 13 May 2026 at 18:20

7.6/10 Appearance 6 Aroma 9 Flavor 7.5 Texture 7 Overall 7.5
Op tap bij Biererei. Donker roodbruine kleur, geen kraag. Bourbon, rogge, rozijntjes, vijgen, ruikt top, smaak is erg zoet, fruitig, gedroogd fruit, kersen, hoog Dr Pepper / Cherry Cola gehalte, ook door het fijne koolzuur, bourbon, vanille, moutig, stroperig. Bitterzoete finish. Ook weer veel te duur voor wat het is.
Tried from Draft at Biererei Bar & Vintage Cellar on 13 May 2026 at 18:16

7.5/10 Appearance 8 Aroma 7.5 Flavor 7 Texture 8 Overall 7.5
Bottle at Drinkøteka, huge thanks Barba! Pitch black body, tiny brownish-grey head. Dusty, oxidized aroma, huge carob, chocolate, cakey, light gluey alcohol. Lighter than expected, smooth, yet bitter, warming, still cakey, rye, carob, more alcohol.... Gotten to be a bit rough have to say.
Tried from Bottle from Drinkøtéka on 12 May 2026 at 19:27

5.5/10
Tried from Bottle on 10 May 2026 at 23:01

9/10
Fantastic! This is why I love barleywine.
Tried from Draft on 09 May 2026 at 17:18

8.5/10
Slightly less enthralling than the barleywine
Tried from Draft on 09 May 2026 at 17:15

9.6/10 Appearance 9 Aroma 10 Flavor 10 Texture 9 Overall 9.5
500ml bottle, 2022 vintage. Chocolate aroma with notes of roasted malt, cherry, caramel, coffee, vanilla, oak and bourbon. Pours deep brown with a thin mocha brown head that has little retention and a thin ring of lacing. Starts with rich chocolate, roasted malt, caramel and cherry flavors as well as having a rich, full body and silky smooth mouthfeel. Finishes impeccably smooth with coffee, vanilla, oak and bourbon flavors as well as nice warming booze that warms the belly. Near perfection.
Tried from Bottle from Cheers Liquor Mart on 09 May 2026 at 03:18

8.9/10 Appearance 9 Aroma 8.5 Flavor 9 Texture 9 Overall 9
Bottle 1pt0.9fl.oz. @ home - [ Virtual Tasting 💻👀 ] - fonefan & Brugmansia House. 🏡🇩🇰 🍀 ☁️☂️ [ As Goose Island 2 Year Reserve Bourbon County Brand Stout 2019 (14,9%) Bourbon (25th Anniversary Knob Creek) BA Imperial Stout ]. ABV: 14.9%. [20260507]. 8-/4-/9/4-/18
Tried from Bottle on 07 May 2026 at 17:07