Sofie
Goose Island Beer Co.

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From:
Goose Island Beer Co.
 
Illinois, United States
Style:
Saison
Ranked #275
ABV:
6.5%
Score:
91
Ranked #6,471
Avg:
4.09 | pDev: 10.02%
Reviews:
1,158
Ratings:
4,704
Status:
Active
Rated:
Feb 15, 2024
Added:
Mar 29, 2009
Wants:
  283
Gots:
  1,224
80% Belgian Style Ale, 20% Belgian Style Ale aged in wine barrels with citrus peel. Champagne color, white pepper aroma, citrus & vanilla flavor, sparkling body.
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Ratings by FernMaster:
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Reviewed by FernMaster from Missouri

4.65/5  rDev +13.7%
look: 4.5 | smell: 4.5 | taste: 5 | feel: 4 | overall: 4.5
Sofie - Goose Island

Poured from the bottle into a tulip.

I haven't reviewed this beer yet? What the hell is wrong with me? I was just sitting, texting, listening to Junip while being in a really pleasant mood as I was drinking this beer and I was wondering what did I rate it at? Apparently nothing, which needs to be remedied.

If the Holy Grail is ever discovered, this should be the first thing ever poured into it. Sorry Angel, not Mountain Dew and sorry Indian Jones for whatever the hell it was, water? Yuck. There's easily a hand's worth of head. Maybe not for people who have man sized hands, for my dainty hands it's easily five fingers. Gorgeous. I meant my hands. Jk. Sofie is a very murky golden dirty blonde color with constant carbonation and decent lacing as well. She's a looker.

The smell, ahahaha. There's this funky rotted floor board smell, like an abandoned farmhouse. Over this rotted funk is a scent of incredible lemon zest, citrusy punch, sort of a pineapple scent. If you were to have sex with a pineapple in the situation that Alison Brie's character in the most recent "Community" episode described (the Dungeons and Dragons one), Sofie would smell like that.

The taste is magnifecent and what really got me pondering on what my previous review was. I'm drinking this a little warm, you should too, maybe a little past 55 degrees and it's perfect there. The lemon comes right up in the front of the taste. Sofie is also very sour, while not being distractingly so, which for me is a quality I love. Shock Tarts are cool, but a whole roll is a challenge. When I was a kid, I don't know if those are still made. They should be. I want some. I said "zest" earlier and that comes through, it's very tangy and delectable.

The mouthfeel of this is nicely carbonated that gives a smidgen of resistance as you drink. I like it. It's a good, firm body to uphold the flavor and it's an all around amazing drink at a very affordable price. I would highly recommend drinking this beer. It's by Goose Island, a brewery I love for their consistent quality. They are part of what makes living in the Midwest great. Find this beer and drink it if you haven't already, or if you're like me, revisit an old friend.
Feb 08, 2011
More User Ratings:
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Reviewed by LesDewitt4beer from Minnesota

4.19/5  rDev +2.4%
look: 4 | smell: 4.25 | taste: 4.25 | feel: 4.25 | overall: 4
12 oz bottle stamped 23 May 28 (no clue if this is exp date or mfgr date) into a tulip glass.
L: SRM 2 Pours a radiant yeasted lemon color with a light gold center, very active steady carbonation bubbles, a thin white frothy head that has very good retention, medium random lacing then no lacing with warming.
S: Belgian yeast, lemon zest, orange, distant caramel, a hint of bread with warming, lightly earthy.
T: Orange zest, light spices, earthy lemon, wheat, yeast, grains. Bright fruity finish with wheat notes.
F: Soft then even softer medium to med-light bodied feel with a medium-length slightly drying finish.The finish does linger.
O: Delicious, soft, and easy-drinking. A very pleasing and approachable Saison. I will buy this again. It is outstanding in its style.
Feb 15, 2024
 
Rated: 3.78 by sbradley41 from Pennsylvania

Jan 21, 2024
 
Rated: 3.84 by joran from Kansas

Jan 13, 2024
 
Rated: 4.12 by TLA from Pennsylvania

Oct 28, 2023
 
Rated: 4 by Mclusal from Colombia

Jul 26, 2023
 
Rated: 4 by scottyshades from Florida

Jul 02, 2023
 
Rated: 4.13 by uncleotis from Illinois

Jun 15, 2023
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Reviewed by MrOH from Maryland

4.51/5  rDev +10.3%
look: 3.5 | smell: 4.25 | taste: 4.75 | feel: 4.75 | overall: 4.5
Slightly hazy gold, big white head that recedes quickly, slippery lace
Citrus, herbal, peppery, and soft malt aroma
Tastes like it smells with a bit of vanilla, citrus impact is great- it's more orange than orange without tasting fake
Light bodied with excellent carbonation
Really great
May 10, 2023
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Reviewed by chum_husk from Minnesota

3.41/5  rDev -16.6%
look: 3.25 | smell: 3.5 | taste: 3.25 | feel: 3.75 | overall: 3.5
At the O'Hare airport on the way to Boston

Looks great, yellow, slight haze. Smells like a Belgian but with a fruity edge. Tastes much better when poured out. I don't really taste the orange peel, but lots of coriander and Belgian yeast flavor. A lemon tang and silky smooth yeasty goodness. Still not a fan of Goose Island's Belgian stuff.

Baby's first Belgian
Mar 30, 2023
 
Rated: 4.3 by MatthewJW from Wisconsin

Oct 12, 2022
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Reviewed by Rug from Massachusetts

4.07/5  rDev -0.5%
look: 4.25 | smell: 4 | taste: 4 | feel: 4.5 | overall: 4
On tap at the Clybourne brewpub

Next stop, Goose Island. Continuing on with my Chicago beer escapade, I just had to stop at this legendary brewery for some good beers here and to go. Let’s see what their classic Saision is all about

Pours a cloudy yellow gold with 2 fingers of creamy off white head that fades to a thin cap and leaves decent lacing

There’s not much funk or tartness to the nose as I tend to prefer in the style, but the earthy vibe is still quite nice. I’m picking up on aromas of white pepper, lemon zest, white tea, crackery malt, tannic white wine, wildflower honey, pear skin, and earthy wheat

Likewise in taste it is more just straight earth than funk, and again still good. On the front end of the sip I’m tasting lemon zest, crackery malt, wildflower honey, white tea, peppery hops, apple skin, and light toast. The swallow brings notes of clove, bready malt, white grape, honey, peppery hops, pear skin, and a touch of vanilla

A light medium body pairs with moderate carbonation, resulting in a crisp and sharp beer. Finishes mostly dry and refreshing

This is a nice, well rounded Saison. Nothing to seek out but good nonetheless
Sep 15, 2022
 
Rated: 4.06 by hozersr from Pennsylvania

Sep 02, 2022
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Rated by hbeimers from Illinois

3.98/5  rDev -2.7%
look: 4 | smell: 4.75 | taste: 3.5 | feel: 4 | overall: 4
Fairly light with a touch of funkiness and bitterness. More bitter than I expected, but that may also be the citrus peel. Excellent aroma.
Jul 19, 2022
 
Rated: 4.09 by not2quick from Missouri

Jul 13, 2022
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Reviewed by German-Helles from Wisconsin

4.02/5  rDev -1.7%
look: 3.75 | smell: 4.25 | taste: 4 | feel: 3.75 | overall: 4
This is a 12oz. bottle, poured into the Goose Island pint glass. This brew is slightly hazy, a light yellow with a slight orange tint when held up to the light. There is an abundant amount of carbonation to watch parade to the top. The half inch of fluffy white head did recede to a thin cap after several minutes.
The aroma is quite noticeable from a distance. For starters there is a sweet fruity citrus, I am leaning toward notes of orange. There is a pleasant yeast and wheat mixture happening also.
The wheat is the first thing I am picking up, a little yeast, then the orange peel. The finish is slightly bitter, a tad dry, with a bump of pepper spice.
This is an easy drinker, not heavy, a medium smooth feel.
May 24, 2022
 
Rated: 3.5 by mpenske from California

May 22, 2022
 
Rated: 4.14 by BrewsOverHoes from Georgia

Jan 29, 2022
 
Rated: 4 by Mavigo from Michigan

Oct 09, 2021
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Reviewed by mschrei from Illinois

4.14/5  rDev +1.2%
look: 4 | smell: 4.25 | taste: 4 | feel: 4.25 | overall: 4.25
Pours a bronzish gold, minimal lacing. Slightly funky scent with orange background. Slightly funky, slightly tart, mildly citrus. Lighter body, especially for a barrel aged beer. Good, but light.
Jul 27, 2021
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