Identity Crisis
Goose Island Beer Co.

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From:
Goose Island Beer Co.
 
Illinois, United States
Style:
Baltic Porter
ABV:
8.5%
Score:
95
Avg:
4.43 | pDev: 9.48%
Reviews:
4
Ratings:
25
Status:
Retired
Rated:
Apr 15, 2019
Added:
Jan 28, 2014
Wants:
  5
Gots:
  0
Barrel-Aged Baltic Porter with lactobacillus and coffee, maple syrup and vanilla.
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Reviewed by GuyFawkes from Illinois

4.25/5  rDev -4.1%
look: 4.25 | smell: 4.25 | taste: 4.25 | feel: 4.25 | overall: 4.25
Brown/black hue.

Minimal tan head; minimal lace.

Vanilla, fresh roasted coffee, milk chocolate & espresso bean nose...holy shit this has a bold nose!

Thick, creamy mouthfeel.

Espresso & vanilla blast up front, milk chocolate & even more vanilla on the finish.

No subtlety here, an over-the-top, sweet monster. Still, this works for me, as I love (crave?!) these notes. Brewed with lactobacillus, a wild yeast.
Apr 15, 2019
 
Rated: 4.25 by spycow from Illinois

Nov 02, 2014
 
Rated: 4.5 by 773-F-I-B from Illinois

Jun 09, 2014
 
Rated: 3.5 by yourefragile from District of Columbia

May 03, 2014
 
Rated: 4.5 by brewskis from Indiana

Apr 09, 2014
 
Rated: 4 by nmann08 from Virginia

Mar 25, 2014
 
Rated: 5 by ChicagoShakeAndBake26 from Illinois

Mar 19, 2014
 
Rated: 4.25 by jschott75 from Illinois

Mar 19, 2014
 
Rated: 5 by Billy_Bars from Illinois

Mar 16, 2014
 
Rated: 4.5 by egrace84 from Illinois

Mar 16, 2014
 
Rated: 3.75 by ms333 from Illinois

Mar 12, 2014
 
Rated: 4.5 by Holland from Illinois

Mar 09, 2014
 
Rated: 4.25 by stvanderwoude from Indiana

Mar 09, 2014
 
Rated: 4 by thewimperoo from Illinois

Mar 07, 2014
 
Rated: 4 by JohnnyNicks from Illinois

Mar 04, 2014
 
Rated: 4.75 by dmb2890 from Indiana

Feb 27, 2014
 
Rated: 5 by mpetersen from Texas

Feb 26, 2014
 
Rated: 4.25 by stortore from Illinois

Feb 22, 2014
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Reviewed by Cozuma from Indiana

4.89/5  rDev +10.4%
look: 4.75 | smell: 5 | taste: 5 | feel: 4.5 | overall: 4.75
A: like fine dark chocolate when you see it you know you're in for a treat, Black and impermiable to light, no head or lacing.

S: AJ hit it on the head Cordial Cherries are on the nose with a strong coffee presence, reminded me of fresh ground michigan cherry infused coffee.

T: Strong Coffee and maple presence with the tartness of a great cherry lambic giving the feel of fresh tart cherries

M: Smooth and slightly oily really really easy to drink

O: Truely one for the books this was worth every penny I wish it could have been taken home in growler form and enjoyed for several more days. If anyone ever figures out a clone for this one hook me up!
Feb 19, 2014
 
Rated: 4.75 by oso from Illinois

Feb 15, 2014
Identity Crisis from Goose Island Beer Co.
Beer rating: 95 out of 100 with 25 ratings