Goose Summer Ale
Goose Island Beer Co.
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- Style:
- Pale Ale - American
Ranked #1,889 - ABV:
- 5%
- Score:
- 84
Ranked #36,576 - Avg:
- 3.72 | pDev: 10.75%
- Reviews:
- 41
- Ratings:
- From:
- Goose Island Beer Co.
- Illinois, United States
- Avail:
- Rotating/Seasonal
- Wants
- 9
- Gots
- 129
SCORE
84
Good
84
Good
Notes:
Reviews: 41
| Ratings: 257
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Reviews by biboergosum:
biboergosum from Canada (AB)
3.84/5 rDev +3.2%
look: 4 | smell: 3.75 | taste: 3.75 | feel: 4 | overall: 4
12oz bottle, from a random grocery store in Sandpoint, Idaho last week.
This beer pours a clear, bright medium golden yellow colour, with three chubby fingers of puffy, densely foamy, and mildly creamy off-white head, which leaves some decent layered tacky cloud lace around the glass as it genially recedes.
It smells of bready, biscuity pale and caramel malt, zesty citrus, muddled tropical fruit, pine and a few of its lesser-known arboreal friends, and further herbal, leafy hop bitters. The taste is rather hoppy up front - orange and white grapefruit citrus flesh, mostly - grainy, bready caramel malt, a twinge of earthy yeast, still indistinct tropical fruit esters, and additional spicy, herbal, and floral hops.
The carbonation is rather low-fi on a high-fidelity beer network node, what with its wan frothiness, the body medium-light in weight, and generally smooth, the hops quite polite in their visiting demeanour. It finishes well off-dry, mostly from the fruitiness, though no one in particular stands out, and a demurely supportive malt.
I have never quite grokked the exact nature of the 'summer' ale, beyond fruity adjuncts and typically bland blondes (ale, that is). Here, we are presented with more of the former, but via hop schedule instead of actual fruit. I gotta say, this one works as a thirst-quenching, no-brainer summer tipple, which I suppose is the subtle point, after all.
Aug 06, 2015
3.84/5 rDev +3.2%
look: 4 | smell: 3.75 | taste: 3.75 | feel: 4 | overall: 4
12oz bottle, from a random grocery store in Sandpoint, Idaho last week.
This beer pours a clear, bright medium golden yellow colour, with three chubby fingers of puffy, densely foamy, and mildly creamy off-white head, which leaves some decent layered tacky cloud lace around the glass as it genially recedes.
It smells of bready, biscuity pale and caramel malt, zesty citrus, muddled tropical fruit, pine and a few of its lesser-known arboreal friends, and further herbal, leafy hop bitters. The taste is rather hoppy up front - orange and white grapefruit citrus flesh, mostly - grainy, bready caramel malt, a twinge of earthy yeast, still indistinct tropical fruit esters, and additional spicy, herbal, and floral hops.
The carbonation is rather low-fi on a high-fidelity beer network node, what with its wan frothiness, the body medium-light in weight, and generally smooth, the hops quite polite in their visiting demeanour. It finishes well off-dry, mostly from the fruitiness, though no one in particular stands out, and a demurely supportive malt.
I have never quite grokked the exact nature of the 'summer' ale, beyond fruity adjuncts and typically bland blondes (ale, that is). Here, we are presented with more of the former, but via hop schedule instead of actual fruit. I gotta say, this one works as a thirst-quenching, no-brainer summer tipple, which I suppose is the subtle point, after all.
Aug 06, 2015
More User Reviews:
MUTINY from Virginia
4.11/5 rDev +10.5%
look: 3.75 | smell: 4 | taste: 4.25 | feel: 4.25 | overall: 4
Quick review. This brew exceeded my expectations. Tasty-as-hell hop bill here, with more than enough malt to make it serious. It's quite fitting & refreshing as a warm-weather seasonal, but damn this beer really overachieves.
May 17, 2015
4.11/5 rDev +10.5%
look: 3.75 | smell: 4 | taste: 4.25 | feel: 4.25 | overall: 4
Quick review. This brew exceeded my expectations. Tasty-as-hell hop bill here, with more than enough malt to make it serious. It's quite fitting & refreshing as a warm-weather seasonal, but damn this beer really overachieves.
May 17, 2015
losthusker from Nebraska
4/5 rDev +7.5%
look: 4 | smell: 4 | taste: 4 | feel: 4 | overall: 4
These guys get it. Your typical summer beers tend to appeal to the lowest common denominator by getting carried away with the lemon, orange etc at the expense of the hops and malt. There's more than enough of that out there. Here you get a touch of citrus, mild hops and moderate alcohol. Perfect for golf, softball, lawn mowing and so on. Sounds like summer to me!
May 18, 2015
4/5 rDev +7.5%
look: 4 | smell: 4 | taste: 4 | feel: 4 | overall: 4
These guys get it. Your typical summer beers tend to appeal to the lowest common denominator by getting carried away with the lemon, orange etc at the expense of the hops and malt. There's more than enough of that out there. Here you get a touch of citrus, mild hops and moderate alcohol. Perfect for golf, softball, lawn mowing and so on. Sounds like summer to me!
May 18, 2015
Act25 from New Jersey
3.93/5 rDev +5.6%
look: 3.75 | smell: 3.75 | taste: 4 | feel: 4 | overall: 4
Lovely APA, my favorite style, so biased. Been looking for a 5% APA. (My fave is Dales Pale Ale - which is boisterously hopped.
A -- Bright, clear coppery golden with a white head that settles slowly, leaving lots of lacing.
S -- Plenty of nose for a summer session ale, which is what I seek. Large citrus nose up front -- with pine sap and caramel.
T -- Follows smell and is the best part. Citrus up front with pine following on a layer of caramel biscuit malt. Finishes with power: spicy bitterness with tangerine rind and pepper.
M -- Great feel for a 5% beer, soft, relaxed, mid-palate weight. Clean peppery finish.
O -- Overall this is a great summer beer. Hoppy, peppery, refreshing. As good as any summer ale I have tried.
May 11, 2015
3.93/5 rDev +5.6%
look: 3.75 | smell: 3.75 | taste: 4 | feel: 4 | overall: 4
Lovely APA, my favorite style, so biased. Been looking for a 5% APA. (My fave is Dales Pale Ale - which is boisterously hopped.
A -- Bright, clear coppery golden with a white head that settles slowly, leaving lots of lacing.
S -- Plenty of nose for a summer session ale, which is what I seek. Large citrus nose up front -- with pine sap and caramel.
T -- Follows smell and is the best part. Citrus up front with pine following on a layer of caramel biscuit malt. Finishes with power: spicy bitterness with tangerine rind and pepper.
M -- Great feel for a 5% beer, soft, relaxed, mid-palate weight. Clean peppery finish.
O -- Overall this is a great summer beer. Hoppy, peppery, refreshing. As good as any summer ale I have tried.
May 11, 2015
Yancey82 from Pennsylvania
3.67/5 rDev -1.3%
look: 4 | smell: 3.75 | taste: 3.5 | feel: 3.75 | overall: 3.75
May 29, 2015
3.67/5 rDev -1.3%
look: 4 | smell: 3.75 | taste: 3.5 | feel: 3.75 | overall: 3.75
May 29, 2015
godawgs from Louisiana
3.33/5 rDev -10.5%
look: 3 | smell: 3 | taste: 3.5 | feel: 3.25 | overall: 3.5
May 16, 2015
3.33/5 rDev -10.5%
look: 3 | smell: 3 | taste: 3.5 | feel: 3.25 | overall: 3.5
May 16, 2015
TheBeerMaster1 from New York
3.77/5 rDev +1.3%
look: 4 | smell: 3.75 | taste: 3.75 | feel: 3.75 | overall: 3.75
Finally someone understands how to make a summer brew. The slogan reads, "Crisp & endlessly refreshing session ale," and I agree. Clean and delicious hop bill but stays true to its summer smoothness. Grab these if you got some yard work, it's definitely worth it.
May 18, 2015
3.77/5 rDev +1.3%
look: 4 | smell: 3.75 | taste: 3.75 | feel: 3.75 | overall: 3.75
Finally someone understands how to make a summer brew. The slogan reads, "Crisp & endlessly refreshing session ale," and I agree. Clean and delicious hop bill but stays true to its summer smoothness. Grab these if you got some yard work, it's definitely worth it.
May 18, 2015
Gajo74 from New York
4.01/5 rDev +7.8%
look: 3.75 | smell: 4 | taste: 4 | feel: 4.25 | overall: 4
This is a nice and refreshing beer, especially for the summer months. with a light and crisp feel. It has a sweet taste along with a nice hops balance. I will have again.
May 06, 2015
4.01/5 rDev +7.8%
look: 3.75 | smell: 4 | taste: 4 | feel: 4.25 | overall: 4
This is a nice and refreshing beer, especially for the summer months. with a light and crisp feel. It has a sweet taste along with a nice hops balance. I will have again.
May 06, 2015
OhioLimoncello from Ohio
4.29/5 rDev +15.3%
look: 3.5 | smell: 4.5 | taste: 4.25 | feel: 4.5 | overall: 4.25
One of the best session ales out there. The aroma qualities of fresh citrus, with a hop-enhanced grapefruit finish, is what I look for when chillin' to Indie Folk music on the back patio in the summer!
May 15, 2015
4.29/5 rDev +15.3%
look: 3.5 | smell: 4.5 | taste: 4.25 | feel: 4.5 | overall: 4.25
One of the best session ales out there. The aroma qualities of fresh citrus, with a hop-enhanced grapefruit finish, is what I look for when chillin' to Indie Folk music on the back patio in the summer!
May 15, 2015
torwart94 from Ohio
3.37/5 rDev -9.4%
look: 3.5 | smell: 3.25 | taste: 3.5 | feel: 3.25 | overall: 3.25
Aug 27, 2015
3.37/5 rDev -9.4%
look: 3.5 | smell: 3.25 | taste: 3.5 | feel: 3.25 | overall: 3.25
Aug 27, 2015
Nurt20 from Illinois
3.75/5 rDev +0.8%
look: 3.75 | smell: 3.75 | taste: 3.75 | feel: 3.75 | overall: 3.75
Jun 24, 2015
3.75/5 rDev +0.8%
look: 3.75 | smell: 3.75 | taste: 3.75 | feel: 3.75 | overall: 3.75
Jun 24, 2015
zimbida from Illinois
3.75/5 rDev +0.8%
look: 3.75 | smell: 3.75 | taste: 3.75 | feel: 3.75 | overall: 3.75
Nov 20, 2015
3.75/5 rDev +0.8%
look: 3.75 | smell: 3.75 | taste: 3.75 | feel: 3.75 | overall: 3.75
Nov 20, 2015
tux_alin from Romania
3.89/5 rDev +4.6%
look: 4 | smell: 4.25 | taste: 3.75 | feel: 3.75 | overall: 3.75
Aug 12, 2015
3.89/5 rDev +4.6%
look: 4 | smell: 4.25 | taste: 3.75 | feel: 3.75 | overall: 3.75
Aug 12, 2015
Poloplaya from Illinois
3.66/5 rDev -1.6%
look: 3.75 | smell: 4 | taste: 3.5 | feel: 3.75 | overall: 3.5
Jun 07, 2015
3.66/5 rDev -1.6%
look: 3.75 | smell: 4 | taste: 3.5 | feel: 3.75 | overall: 3.5
Jun 07, 2015
hooverhawkeye from Iowa
4/5 rDev +7.5%
look: 4 | smell: 4 | taste: 4 | feel: 4 | overall: 4
Apr 02, 2015
4/5 rDev +7.5%
look: 4 | smell: 4 | taste: 4 | feel: 4 | overall: 4
Apr 02, 2015
Keith27614 from North Carolina
3.92/5 rDev +5.4%
look: 3 | smell: 4 | taste: 4 | feel: 3.75 | overall: 4
Jul 20, 2015
3.92/5 rDev +5.4%
look: 3 | smell: 4 | taste: 4 | feel: 3.75 | overall: 4
Jul 20, 2015
MustyDusty from Illinois
3.22/5 rDev -13.4%
look: 3 | smell: 3.5 | taste: 3.25 | feel: 3 | overall: 3
May 31, 2015
3.22/5 rDev -13.4%
look: 3 | smell: 3.5 | taste: 3.25 | feel: 3 | overall: 3
May 31, 2015
B-Land from Oklahoma
3.5/5 rDev -5.9%
look: 3.5 | smell: 3.5 | taste: 3.5 | feel: 3.5 | overall: 3.5
Aug 28, 2015
3.5/5 rDev -5.9%
look: 3.5 | smell: 3.5 | taste: 3.5 | feel: 3.5 | overall: 3.5
Aug 28, 2015
Smconnor from Iowa
3.76/5 rDev +1.1%
look: 3.5 | smell: 3.75 | taste: 3.75 | feel: 4 | overall: 3.75
Jun 16, 2015
3.76/5 rDev +1.1%
look: 3.5 | smell: 3.75 | taste: 3.75 | feel: 4 | overall: 3.75
Jun 16, 2015
Rjk00 from Indiana
4.38/5 rDev +17.7%
look: 4 | smell: 4 | taste: 4.5 | feel: 4.25 | overall: 4.75
A real good summer beer nice hoppy taste.
Nov 15, 2015
4.38/5 rDev +17.7%
look: 4 | smell: 4 | taste: 4.5 | feel: 4.25 | overall: 4.75
A real good summer beer nice hoppy taste.
Nov 15, 2015
Jcrampton94 from Illinois
4.09/5 rDev +9.9%
look: 3.75 | smell: 4 | taste: 4.25 | feel: 4 | overall: 4
Aug 20, 2015
4.09/5 rDev +9.9%
look: 3.75 | smell: 4 | taste: 4.25 | feel: 4 | overall: 4
Aug 20, 2015
vikingron from Illinois
3.4/5 rDev -8.6%
look: 3.5 | smell: 3.5 | taste: 3.5 | feel: 3 | overall: 3.25
Jun 08, 2015
3.4/5 rDev -8.6%
look: 3.5 | smell: 3.5 | taste: 3.5 | feel: 3 | overall: 3.25
Jun 08, 2015
Mooslerfitness from Ohio
3.84/5 rDev +3.2%
look: 4.25 | smell: 4 | taste: 3.75 | feel: 3.75 | overall: 3.75
Jun 22, 2015
3.84/5 rDev +3.2%
look: 4.25 | smell: 4 | taste: 3.75 | feel: 3.75 | overall: 3.75
Jun 22, 2015
Rabi from Indiana
4.15/5 rDev +11.6%
look: 4 | smell: 4 | taste: 4.25 | feel: 4 | overall: 4.25
May 09, 2015
4.15/5 rDev +11.6%
look: 4 | smell: 4 | taste: 4.25 | feel: 4 | overall: 4.25
May 09, 2015
Goose Summer Ale from Goose Island Beer Co.
Beer rating:
84 out of
100 with
257 ratings
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