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Goose Summer Ale
Goose Island Beer Co.


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- From:
- Goose Island Beer Co.
- Illinois, United States
- Style:
- American Pale Ale
Ranked #987 - ABV:
- 5%
- Score:
- 83
Ranked #24,658 - Avg:
- 3.69 | pDev: 11.11%
- Reviews:
- 42
- Ratings:
- Status:
- Active
- Rated:
- Jan 27, 2022
- Added:
- Apr 02, 2015
- Wants:
- 9
- Gots:
- 130
SCORE
83
Good
83
Good


Notes:
None
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Reviewed by chum_husk from Minnesota
2.25/5 rDev -39%
look: 2.25 | smell: 2.25 | taste: 2.25 | feel: 2.25 | overall: 2.25
2.25/5 rDev -39%
look: 2.25 | smell: 2.25 | taste: 2.25 | feel: 2.25 | overall: 2.25
12oz bottle - review from notes
This is just okay, some hops, some malt, a little alcohol... bada bing bada boom. It needs more character, tho, as it stands it's too little of everything
No reason to buy, but I wouldn't turn it down
Jul 31, 2021This is just okay, some hops, some malt, a little alcohol... bada bing bada boom. It needs more character, tho, as it stands it's too little of everything
No reason to buy, but I wouldn't turn it down
Reviewed by beerguy04 from Illinois
3.5/5 rDev -5.1%
look: 3.5 | smell: 3.5 | taste: 3.5 | feel: 3.5 | overall: 3.5
3.5/5 rDev -5.1%
look: 3.5 | smell: 3.5 | taste: 3.5 | feel: 3.5 | overall: 3.5
Pours a golden copper color with a soapy white head. Smells citrusy and piney. Tastes of orange citrus and piney hops. Very bitter for an IPA. Mouthfeel is light to medium. Overall, good summer beer.
Jan 12, 2017Reviewed by Try-em-all from Missouri
4.34/5 rDev +17.6%
look: 4.25 | smell: 4.5 | taste: 4.25 | feel: 4.5 | overall: 4.25
4.34/5 rDev +17.6%
look: 4.25 | smell: 4.5 | taste: 4.25 | feel: 4.5 | overall: 4.25
Wow, a really good one, exceeded expectations. Not too overbearing with the hops, smooth taste, golden color, goes down nicely and perfect for the Summer months.
Jul 04, 2016Reviewed by BethanyB from New York
3.63/5 rDev -1.6%
look: 3.75 | smell: 3.75 | taste: 3.5 | feel: 3.5 | overall: 3.75
3.63/5 rDev -1.6%
look: 3.75 | smell: 3.75 | taste: 3.5 | feel: 3.5 | overall: 3.75
Clear, pale gold body with a head which is quick to vanish but still manages to leave a thick ring of film on the glass. The scent and flavor match up nicely, but are too malty for my taste. Dense breadiness is accompanied by honey and light orchard fruit esters, just balanced enough by moderate hop bitterness. For a summer ale, the body is thick and the carbonation is light. I wanted crisp, flavorful citrus with a light grain backbone. I got soggy French bread dipped in fruit juice. Okay, not that bad. Still drinkable. But not something I'd order again!
Jul 04, 2016Rated by Andy1010 from Indiana
4.26/5 rDev +15.4%
look: 3.75 | smell: 4 | taste: 4.5 | feel: 4.25 | overall: 4.25
4.26/5 rDev +15.4%
look: 3.75 | smell: 4 | taste: 4.5 | feel: 4.25 | overall: 4.25
This summer seasonal is very satisfying. Just try it and let it speak to you
Feb 16, 2016Rated by Rjk00 from Indiana
4.38/5 rDev +18.7%
look: 4 | smell: 4 | taste: 4.5 | feel: 4.25 | overall: 4.75
4.38/5 rDev +18.7%
look: 4 | smell: 4 | taste: 4.5 | feel: 4.25 | overall: 4.75
A real good summer beer nice hoppy taste.
Nov 15, 2015
Goose Summer Ale from Goose Island Beer Co.
Beer rating:
83 out of
100 with
260 ratings
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