About
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.
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.
Part of the group
8.6/10
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Appearance 8
Aroma 8.5
Flavor 9
Texture 8
Overall 9
Bottle from Left Field Beer. Nasal tingling aromas of dark chocolate, nuts,black cherries, bourbon, black treacle, toffee, red grape, definite Cognac notes. Boozy oaky mix of the above, underlying coffee notes. Soothing alcohol warmth. Slow sipping loveliness.
Tried
from Bottle
from Left Field Beer
on 04 Jul 2026
at 13:44
7.9/10
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Appearance 7
Aroma 8
Flavor 8
Texture 8
Overall 8
Bottle at CBJ Tasting. Opaque medium brown. No head. Aroma has light dark fruit and biscuits. Light spice. Flavourwise it has booze with dsrk fruit and a spicy gingerbread element. Light-medium bodied. Slick. Soft-fizzy carbonation. Long dry somewhat astringent. Dece.
Tried
from Bottle
on 03 Jul 2026
at 19:31
8/10
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Appearance 8
Aroma 8
Flavor 8
Texture 8
Overall 8
Pretty well rounded, some spicy boozy kick, nice bourbon, toffee, nips of stewed fruits. Punchy stuff but very good.
Tried
from Bottle
at
Craft Beer Junction
on 02 Jul 2026
at 19:47
8.1/10
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Appearance 8
Aroma 8
Flavor 8.5
Texture 8
Overall 8
2nd July 2026
Bottleshare at CBJ. Thanks to me. A mild haze on this deep amber beer, short lived and short pale tan head. Airy smooth palate, mildly dry, decent fine carbonation late on. Smooth malts, a pleasing caramel and cream vibe. Light smooth bourbon barrel. Touch of barrel induced vanilla and a modest honey sweetness. Light finish. Smooth and smashable.
Bottleshare at CBJ. Thanks to me. A mild haze on this deep amber beer, short lived and short pale tan head. Airy smooth palate, mildly dry, decent fine carbonation late on. Smooth malts, a pleasing caramel and cream vibe. Light smooth bourbon barrel. Touch of barrel induced vanilla and a modest honey sweetness. Light finish. Smooth and smashable.
Tried
from Bottle
on 02 Jul 2026
at 17:41
8/10
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Appearance 8
Aroma 8
Flavor 8
Texture 8
Overall 8
Tried
from Bottle
on 02 Jul 2026
at 17:38
8.1/10
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Appearance 8
Aroma 8
Flavor 8
Texture 8
Overall 8.5
Bottle @ Mikkeller, Torvehallerne. Pours Black with a small head. Massive roast and Wood. Oily and slick. Cocoa, Vanilla and Wood. Touch of port and Wine. Sipper. 4.1
Tried
on 02 Jul 2026
at 11:37
8.4/10
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Appearance 8
Aroma 8
Flavor 9
Texture 8
Overall 8.5
Thanks fonefan! Black colour, small off-white head. Aroma is toffee, some biscuity and mild bourbony tones with a bit of alcohol too. Flavour is dried fruits, toffee, bourbon, wood, alcohol and some figs and mild spiciness.
Tried
from Bottle
on 01 Jul 2026
at 17:18
8/10
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Appearance 8
Aroma 8
Flavor 8
Texture 8
Overall 8
Thanks fonefan! Pitch black colour with a mediumsized off-white head. Aroma is toffee, some fudge, mild toasted elements with some wood and mild syrupy tones as well.
Tried
from Bottle
on 01 Jul 2026
at 17:04
8.8/10
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Appearance 9
Aroma 8.5
Flavor 8.5
Texture 10
Overall 8.5
Bottle from House Of Trembling Madness. Impenetrable black body with a few flecks beneath a beige head that fades. Low carbonation. No lacing. Aroma of blackcurrant, bourbon and soy sauce. Flavour of nuts, roasted malt, bourbon and prune. Medium to full body with a slick mouthfeel. Soft fizz. Complex and delicious. This has held up well for being a nine-year-old beer.
Tried
from Bottle
at
House Of The Trembling Madness (Lendal)
on 01 Jul 2026
at 08:26
8.3/10
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Appearance 7
Aroma 8
Flavor 9
Texture 8
Overall 8.5
Draft at Uno Pizzeria & Grill in Hamilton. Jet black color. No discernible head. Aromas of oak, bourbon, chocolate caramel, pecan and vanilla. Flavor is big and boozy. Slightly syrupy mouthfeel. Intense flavors of bourbon and oak are followed by caramel, pecans, brown sugar, vanilla and bittersweet chocolate. Rich and forbidding. Cloying on backend. The more I sip this, the blurrier my eyesight becomes. This is a monster of a beer.
Tried
from Draft
at
UNO Pizzeria & Grill
on 28 Jun 2026
at 23:39