Real Nice Surprise
Goose Island Beer Co.
- From:
- Goose Island Beer Co.
- Illinois, United States
- Style:
- American Porter
- ABV:
- 7%
- Score:
- 90
- Avg:
- 4.05 | pDev: 9.14%
- Ratings:
- | reviews: 5
- Status:
- Retired
- Rated:
- Dec 18, 2020
- Added:
- Nov 22, 2015
- Wants:
- 4
- Gots:
- 4
SCORE
90
Outstanding
90
Outstanding
Porter aged in Bourbon, Rum, and Brandy barrels
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Reviewed by SHerninko from Pennsylvania
3.86/5 rDev -4.7%
look: 4.5 | smell: 4 | taste: 3.75 | feel: 3.75 | overall: 3.75
3.86/5 rDev -4.7%
look: 4.5 | smell: 4 | taste: 3.75 | feel: 3.75 | overall: 3.75
A very good base porter, nice feel, not too carbonated, somewhat thin. Being aged in not 1, not 2 but 3(!) different barrels should make this crazy intense and full of flavor. There was almost nothing at all in terms of barrel goodness added.
Mar 29, 2016
Reviewed by strohme2 from Michigan
4.14/5 rDev +2.2%
look: 4 | smell: 4.25 | taste: 4.25 | feel: 3.75 | overall: 4
4.14/5 rDev +2.2%
look: 4 | smell: 4.25 | taste: 4.25 | feel: 3.75 | overall: 4
The barrels overtake any porter qualities. A little lacking in mouthfeel. Boozy without being hot. Actually pretty impressive considering it's only 7%. And very drinkable. Chocolate hints as it warms.
Feb 05, 2016
Reviewed by Dactrius from Caribbean Netherlands
3.94/5 rDev -2.7%
look: 3.75 | smell: 4 | taste: 4 | feel: 3.5 | overall: 4
3.94/5 rDev -2.7%
look: 3.75 | smell: 4 | taste: 4 | feel: 3.5 | overall: 4
As others have said the barrel is really subtle. The rum barrel seemed to be the most prominent by far. It's still a nice porter however; just don't expect it to be as interesting as the description.
Jan 14, 2016
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