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Goose IPA
Goose Island Beer Co.
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- From:
- Goose Island Beer Co.
- Illinois, United States
- Style:
- English IPA
Ranked #45 - ABV:
- 5.9%
- Score:
- 84
Ranked #24,576 - Avg:
- 3.7 | pDev: 12.16%
- Reviews:
- 1,493
- Ratings:
- Status:
- Active
- Rated:
- Monday at 01:30 AM
- Added:
- Jun 01, 2002
- Wants:
- 162
- Gots:
- 1,950
SCORE
84
Good
84
Good
Notes:
Our India Pale Ale recalls a time when ales shipped from England to India were highly hopped to preserve their distinct taste during the long journey. The result is a hop lover’s dream with a fruity aroma, set off by a dry malt middle, and long hop finish.
55 IBUs
55 IBUs
Recent ratings and reviews. | Log in to view more ratings + sorting options.
Ratings by lagrluvr:
Reviewed by lagrluvr
4.06/5 rDev +9.7%
look: 4 | smell: 4.25 | taste: 4 | feel: 4 | overall: 4
4.06/5 rDev +9.7%
look: 4 | smell: 4.25 | taste: 4 | feel: 4 | overall: 4
12 oz can poured into shaker pint glass, forms white pillowy soapy head that lasts, some light lacing.
Smells very interesting, in a good English way, aromas are of good strength also.
Taste is adequate in character, nothing wrong with it, just "almost " as good as my usual ipa choices.
Overall, a decent ipa for the $1 per can that it was. A nice reset beer for the older original ipa style, like going back in time to when this was a new thing.
Jul 14, 2021Smells very interesting, in a good English way, aromas are of good strength also.
Taste is adequate in character, nothing wrong with it, just "almost " as good as my usual ipa choices.
Overall, a decent ipa for the $1 per can that it was. A nice reset beer for the older original ipa style, like going back in time to when this was a new thing.
More User Ratings:
Reviewed by LT5 from Georgia
5/5 rDev +35.1%
look: 5 | smell: 5 | taste: 5 | feel: 5 | overall: 5
5/5 rDev +35.1%
look: 5 | smell: 5 | taste: 5 | feel: 5 | overall: 5
On tap in Terminal 4 at BWI Airport RR Seafood Bar. $9.50 for a 20 ounce draft. Beer had a great smooth taste and overall feel. Would definitely get it again in future.
Mar 19, 2023
Reviewed by MrGraybeard from Wisconsin
2.97/5 rDev -19.7%
look: 3 | smell: 2.25 | taste: 3.25 | feel: 3.5 | overall: 3
2.97/5 rDev -19.7%
look: 3 | smell: 2.25 | taste: 3.25 | feel: 3.5 | overall: 3
Nice orange color with a copious, persistent head. But, aroma was minimal. Hop flavor was one-dimensional, mostly bitter with a hint of umami. Light to medium bodied.
To me, an IPA should have at least 6% ABV. This one falls a little short. It looks like an IPA, and that's about all.
Jan 27, 2023To me, an IPA should have at least 6% ABV. This one falls a little short. It looks like an IPA, and that's about all.
Reviewed by wanmei_xiatian
4.07/5 rDev +10%
look: 3.75 | smell: 4.75 | taste: 3.75 | feel: 4 | overall: 4
4.07/5 rDev +10%
look: 3.75 | smell: 4.75 | taste: 3.75 | feel: 4 | overall: 4
Look: pretty, foamy top
Smell: very clean pleasant floral aroma. The smell reminds me of jasmine tea.
Taste: The first several sip is interesting. It has bitterness, and a floral taste. The after taste is not that interesting.
Nov 13, 2022Smell: very clean pleasant floral aroma. The smell reminds me of jasmine tea.
Taste: The first several sip is interesting. It has bitterness, and a floral taste. The after taste is not that interesting.
Reviewed by Hobbs87 from New York
3.79/5 rDev +2.4%
look: 3.75 | smell: 3.5 | taste: 4 | feel: 3.25 | overall: 4
3.79/5 rDev +2.4%
look: 3.75 | smell: 3.5 | taste: 4 | feel: 3.25 | overall: 4
Top notch solid IPA. Not too overwhelming in flavor, bitterness or aftertaste and easily enjoyable for most beer drinkers. Can’t go wrong. Although Sam Adams is kind of the original gold standard, this is a good similar option.
Oct 12, 2022
Reviewed by MadMadMike from Florida
3.39/5 rDev -8.4%
look: 3 | smell: 3.25 | taste: 3.5 | feel: 3.25 | overall: 3.5
3.39/5 rDev -8.4%
look: 3 | smell: 3.25 | taste: 3.5 | feel: 3.25 | overall: 3.5
16 ounce draught pull in a chilled mug at Shrimp Shack in Ft. Myers, FL.
Arrived filled to the tip top, zero head, unremarkable smell, tastes common, maybe sub-common.
Feels like a thin food rinse, which worked out fine in pushing a shrimp po’ boy down.
Overall, a solid “meh”.
Aug 21, 2022Arrived filled to the tip top, zero head, unremarkable smell, tastes common, maybe sub-common.
Feels like a thin food rinse, which worked out fine in pushing a shrimp po’ boy down.
Overall, a solid “meh”.
Rated by NCSapiens from Indiana
3.43/5 rDev -7.3%
look: 3.5 | smell: 3.5 | taste: 3.25 | feel: 3.75 | overall: 3.5
3.43/5 rDev -7.3%
look: 3.5 | smell: 3.5 | taste: 3.25 | feel: 3.75 | overall: 3.5
Rank and disgusting IPA.
Aug 09, 2022Rated by jkh15 from Michigan
3.96/5 rDev +7%
look: 3.5 | smell: 3.75 | taste: 4.25 | feel: 4 | overall: 3.75
3.96/5 rDev +7%
look: 3.5 | smell: 3.75 | taste: 4.25 | feel: 4 | overall: 3.75
Good beer. Got it on sale lol
Jul 13, 2022
Rated by joaopmgoncalves from Portugal
3.75/5 rDev +1.4%
look: 3.75 | smell: 3.75 | taste: 3.75 | feel: 3.75 | overall: 3.75
3.75/5 rDev +1.4%
look: 3.75 | smell: 3.75 | taste: 3.75 | feel: 3.75 | overall: 3.75
Drank at MozzaBella, Bologna on vacations so no notes on this one.
Jun 08, 2022Reviewed by dcat151 from Georgia
3.53/5 rDev -4.6%
look: 4 | smell: 3.5 | taste: 3.5 | feel: 3.5 | overall: 3.5
3.53/5 rDev -4.6%
look: 4 | smell: 3.5 | taste: 3.5 | feel: 3.5 | overall: 3.5
Straw colored with a moderate head that settles nicely. Aroma is floral with a bit of citrus. Taste is reasonably typical IPA with a good amount of grapefruit with some breadiness and a moderate finish. A solid but not remarkable IPA.
Apr 06, 2022
Reviewed by RyanK252 from California
3.84/5 rDev +3.8%
look: 4 | smell: 3.75 | taste: 3.75 | feel: 4 | overall: 4
3.84/5 rDev +3.8%
look: 4 | smell: 3.75 | taste: 3.75 | feel: 4 | overall: 4
Bottle poured into a Mountain Rambler Brewery pint glass
A: Pours golden amber with a frothy off white head that settles to a thin layer and leaves a little nice lacing.
S: Grassy, resinous, floral, a little citrus, earthy herbal notes, biscuity bready malt, and a pretty dry finish.
T: Citrus, lemon and grapefruit, floral, resinous pine, subtle fruity notes, apricot and peach, grassy earthy notes, biscuity bready malt, and a dry finish.
M: Medium body, moderate carbonation.
O: The first few sips feel more like a lightened up classic American IPA with all the pithy citrus presence, but as it warms up the English side really comes out. Nothing overly exciting, but credit where it's due, it's actually pretty nicely balanced and rather drinkable. Probably never gonna be my first choice, but there are worse options to have around.
Feb 06, 2022A: Pours golden amber with a frothy off white head that settles to a thin layer and leaves a little nice lacing.
S: Grassy, resinous, floral, a little citrus, earthy herbal notes, biscuity bready malt, and a pretty dry finish.
T: Citrus, lemon and grapefruit, floral, resinous pine, subtle fruity notes, apricot and peach, grassy earthy notes, biscuity bready malt, and a dry finish.
M: Medium body, moderate carbonation.
O: The first few sips feel more like a lightened up classic American IPA with all the pithy citrus presence, but as it warms up the English side really comes out. Nothing overly exciting, but credit where it's due, it's actually pretty nicely balanced and rather drinkable. Probably never gonna be my first choice, but there are worse options to have around.
Reviewed by barneyrubble from Colorado
3.44/5 rDev -7%
look: 4 | smell: 3.75 | taste: 3.25 | feel: 3.5 | overall: 3.25
3.44/5 rDev -7%
look: 4 | smell: 3.75 | taste: 3.25 | feel: 3.5 | overall: 3.25
L- Good tall light tan head and transparent light copper beer.
S - Bitter grapefruit pith, some resin notes
T- Strongly bitter with grapefruit pith and pine resin notes. Little bit of floral sweetness and light malt do not help tamp down the bitterness for me.
M- Medium mouthfeel with light carbonation and drying bitters.
O- Strong hop bitterness put this out of my favorite zone.
Jan 05, 2022S - Bitter grapefruit pith, some resin notes
T- Strongly bitter with grapefruit pith and pine resin notes. Little bit of floral sweetness and light malt do not help tamp down the bitterness for me.
M- Medium mouthfeel with light carbonation and drying bitters.
O- Strong hop bitterness put this out of my favorite zone.
Goose IPA from Goose Island Beer Co.
Beer rating:
84 out of
100 with
5908 ratings
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