Gillian | Goose Island Beer Co.
Brewed by:
Goose Island Beer Co.
Illinois, United States
gooseisland.com
Style: Saison / Farmhouse Ale
Alcohol by volume (ABV): 9.50%
Availability: Rotating
Notes / Commercial Description:
Gillian - Saison with Strawberry, Honey, and White Pepper
Alias of Scully: http://beeradvocate.com/beer/profile/1549/61122
Added by Jason on 08-12-2011
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Ratings: 725 | Reviews: 87
3.65/5 rDev -11.4%
look: 3.5 | smell: 3.5 | taste: 3.75 | feel: 3.5 | overall: 3.75
look: 3.5 | smell: 3.5 | taste: 3.75 | feel: 3.5 | overall: 3.75
3.87/5 rDev -6.1%
look: 4.25 | smell: 4 | taste: 3.75 | feel: 4 | overall: 3.75
look: 4.25 | smell: 4 | taste: 3.75 | feel: 4 | overall: 3.75
4.44/5 rDev +7.8%
look: 4.5 | smell: 4.25 | taste: 4.5 | feel: 4.5 | overall: 4.5
look: 4.5 | smell: 4.25 | taste: 4.5 | feel: 4.5 | overall: 4.5
4.25/5 rDev +3.2%
look: 4.25 | smell: 4.25 | taste: 4.25 | feel: 4.25 | overall: 4.25
look: 4.25 | smell: 4.25 | taste: 4.25 | feel: 4.25 | overall: 4.25
4.51/5 rDev +9.5%
look: 4.25 | smell: 4.5 | taste: 4.5 | feel: 4.75 | overall: 4.5
2016 in a stemed tulip. Crisp, clean, attractive with an oddly addictive funk. Most addiction will cost you and this will too but it's worth it!
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look: 4.25 | smell: 4.5 | taste: 4.5 | feel: 4.75 | overall: 4.5
2016 in a stemed tulip. Crisp, clean, attractive with an oddly addictive funk. Most addiction will cost you and this will too but it's worth it!
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4.21/5 rDev +2.2%
look: 4 | smell: 4.25 | taste: 4.25 | feel: 4 | overall: 4.25
Hazy golden in color with a white head full of tiny bubbles. Decent retention but did fade as I drank the glass.
Flavor is tart with a touch of strawberry character and a hint of the pepper. White pepper has a distinct flavor and you definitely pick up some hints of it.
This beer does not drink like 9.5% and could be very dangerous. One of the few beers I pick up every year from them other than Sophie. Not 100% sure it's worth the price of entry but it is a great beer nonetheless.
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look: 4 | smell: 4.25 | taste: 4.25 | feel: 4 | overall: 4.25
Hazy golden in color with a white head full of tiny bubbles. Decent retention but did fade as I drank the glass.
Flavor is tart with a touch of strawberry character and a hint of the pepper. White pepper has a distinct flavor and you definitely pick up some hints of it.
This beer does not drink like 9.5% and could be very dangerous. One of the few beers I pick up every year from them other than Sophie. Not 100% sure it's worth the price of entry but it is a great beer nonetheless.
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4.19/5 rDev +1.7%
look: 4.25 | smell: 4 | taste: 4.25 | feel: 4.25 | overall: 4.25
765 ml bottle, 2016, poured into chalice
A- A fairly clear golden yellow with a small white head.
S- Tart strawberries, some honey, touch of peppercorns and funk, oak, brett, some wine
T- Tart strawberries, brett, some peppercorns, some barnyard funk, some oak, touch of honey.
M- Smooth, light to medium body.
O- A solid strawberry sour, worth trying.
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look: 4.25 | smell: 4 | taste: 4.25 | feel: 4.25 | overall: 4.25
765 ml bottle, 2016, poured into chalice
A- A fairly clear golden yellow with a small white head.
S- Tart strawberries, some honey, touch of peppercorns and funk, oak, brett, some wine
T- Tart strawberries, brett, some peppercorns, some barnyard funk, some oak, touch of honey.
M- Smooth, light to medium body.
O- A solid strawberry sour, worth trying.
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4.37/5 rDev +6.1%
look: 4 | smell: 4.5 | taste: 4.5 | feel: 4 | overall: 4.25
look: 4 | smell: 4.5 | taste: 4.5 | feel: 4 | overall: 4.25
4.31/5 rDev +4.6%
look: 3.75 | smell: 4.5 | taste: 4.25 | feel: 4.5 | overall: 4.25
look: 3.75 | smell: 4.5 | taste: 4.25 | feel: 4.5 | overall: 4.25
4.34/5 rDev +5.3%
look: 4.5 | smell: 4.25 | taste: 4.25 | feel: 4.5 | overall: 4.5
look: 4.5 | smell: 4.25 | taste: 4.25 | feel: 4.5 | overall: 4.5
4.6/5 rDev +11.7%
look: 4 | smell: 4.5 | taste: 4.75 | feel: 4.75 | overall: 4.5
Goose Island Gillian
750mL bottle into a tulip
2016 vintage
A: Pouts a golden color, very hazy nearly opaque, small bright white head builds and dissipates quickly. Leaves no lacing. 4
S: Aroma is quite fruity with tons of strawberry notes, prominent funk with burnt plastic and a pungent barnyard character. Its tart and sweet, a bit oaky, very subtle peppery spice. There is a ton going on on the nose here, its very nice. 4.5
T: Taste is super tart, in a good way. It has a puckering sourness, which is great. Its fairly funky as well. Lots of oak. Some citrus notes. Not much fruit at all, subtle strawberry. Faint vinegary wine notes, but overall vinous characters are mild. Exceptional. 4.75
M/D: Mouthfeel is medium body, carbonation is very high but appropriate, ABV which is high for the style is remarkably well masked and drinkability is excellent. 4.75
O: Overall this is a terrific beer. The high price tag makes it a rare treat, but it's worth it. 4.5
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look: 4 | smell: 4.5 | taste: 4.75 | feel: 4.75 | overall: 4.5
Goose Island Gillian
750mL bottle into a tulip
2016 vintage
A: Pouts a golden color, very hazy nearly opaque, small bright white head builds and dissipates quickly. Leaves no lacing. 4
S: Aroma is quite fruity with tons of strawberry notes, prominent funk with burnt plastic and a pungent barnyard character. Its tart and sweet, a bit oaky, very subtle peppery spice. There is a ton going on on the nose here, its very nice. 4.5
T: Taste is super tart, in a good way. It has a puckering sourness, which is great. Its fairly funky as well. Lots of oak. Some citrus notes. Not much fruit at all, subtle strawberry. Faint vinegary wine notes, but overall vinous characters are mild. Exceptional. 4.75
M/D: Mouthfeel is medium body, carbonation is very high but appropriate, ABV which is high for the style is remarkably well masked and drinkability is excellent. 4.75
O: Overall this is a terrific beer. The high price tag makes it a rare treat, but it's worth it. 4.5
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3.5/5 rDev -15%
look: 3.5 | smell: 3.5 | taste: 3.5 | feel: 3.5 | overall: 3.5
look: 3.5 | smell: 3.5 | taste: 3.5 | feel: 3.5 | overall: 3.5
4.5/5 rDev +9.2%
look: 4.5 | smell: 4.5 | taste: 4.5 | feel: 4.5 | overall: 4.5
look: 4.5 | smell: 4.5 | taste: 4.5 | feel: 4.5 | overall: 4.5
Gillian from Goose Island Beer Co.
4.12
out of 5
based on 725 ratings.
look: 4.25 | smell: 4 | taste: 4 | feel: 4.25 | overall: 4.25
For a strawberry beer, this was very nice
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