Louisville
Goose Island Beer Co.
- From:
- Goose Island Beer Co.
- Illinois, United States
- Style:
- American IPA
- ABV:
- 8.3%
- Score:
- +4 ratings needed
- Avg:
- 3.74 | pDev: 6.95%
- Ratings:
- | reviews: 2
- Status:
- Retired
- Rated:
- Oct 17, 2013
- Added:
- Nov 27, 2011
- Wants:
- 0
- Gots:
- 0
NO SCORE
-
-
Barrel Aged India Pale Ale with Raspberries. Light rose color, bourbon and raspberry aromas and flavors, full body. Aged in Elijah Craig 18 year barrel.
Recent ratings and reviews.
Reviewed by GbVDave from Illinois
3.52/5 rDev -5.9%
look: 3.5 | smell: 4 | taste: 3.5 | feel: 3.5 | overall: 3
3.52/5 rDev -5.9%
look: 3.5 | smell: 4 | taste: 3.5 | feel: 3.5 | overall: 3
Served in a snifter at GI Clybourn 11/29/11. Thanks to HeatherAnn and pops for the assist!
A: Served a hazy caramel-brown/autumn orange color. Slightly lifeless with just the slightest suggestion of a foamy layer on top.
S: Loads of vanilla and bourbon (like a killer bourbon vanilla icing) with some earthy tart berry.
T: Close to above with an odd see-saw between the bourbon and the berry. One sip it's all one, the next one it's all the other...
M: Suprisingly abrasive as it warmed. It actually gained alcohol heat as the glass wore on.
O: I felt this to be a bit raw and unfinished feeling. Probably wouldn't get this again unless they aged some in a different barrrel.
Dec 18, 2011A: Served a hazy caramel-brown/autumn orange color. Slightly lifeless with just the slightest suggestion of a foamy layer on top.
S: Loads of vanilla and bourbon (like a killer bourbon vanilla icing) with some earthy tart berry.
T: Close to above with an odd see-saw between the bourbon and the berry. One sip it's all one, the next one it's all the other...
M: Suprisingly abrasive as it warmed. It actually gained alcohol heat as the glass wore on.
O: I felt this to be a bit raw and unfinished feeling. Probably wouldn't get this again unless they aged some in a different barrrel.
Reviewed by jegross2 from Illinois
3.42/5 rDev -8.6%
look: 3 | smell: 3.5 | taste: 3.5 | feel: 3 | overall: 3.5
3.42/5 rDev -8.6%
look: 3 | smell: 3.5 | taste: 3.5 | feel: 3 | overall: 3.5
Reviewing the Louisville from Goose Island Brewing Company. No picture is available for this beer and I forgot to snap a pic with my camera.
Score: 82
Generous-sized draft pour served in an over-sized goblet (because they ran out of snifters) at Goose Island's Black Friday release of King Henry.
Appearance: Pours a dark hazy red-orange sunset color. Served without any head. Very similar in appearance to the Lucky Leiah, but a little darker red in color. 3/5
Smell: Very similar aroma to the Lucky Leiah, but heavier in flavor with more pronounced vanilla aromas. Has a sweet brown sugary whiskey aroma, but little, if any, booziness in the nose. Some faint floral notes, and hints of hop bitterness. 3.5/5
Taste: Oaky vanilla. Sweet whiskey and grapes. Some raspberries. A little caramel. Light, mapley bourbon and butterscotch finish. A little more complex and heavy than the Lucky Leiah, but the Louisville lacks all characteristics you would expect in an IPA. No bitterness. 3.5/5
Mouthfeel: Medium bodied, minimal carbonation. Surprisingly sweet. 3/5
Overall: I was expecting a more IPA-styled beer, given the beer's labeling on the menu, and thus was kind of disappointed. The pricing is even more disappointing. Decently balanced for how bourbon-flavored this one was. Can't say I would order this one again.
Recommendation: Nothing worth seeking out. This one is more forward with the vanilla/bourbon flavors than the Lucky Leiah.
Pairings: Grilled chicken sandwich.
Cost: $10 for a "10 oz snifter" (actually served in a larger-sized goblet) at the bar.
Nov 27, 2011Score: 82
Generous-sized draft pour served in an over-sized goblet (because they ran out of snifters) at Goose Island's Black Friday release of King Henry.
Appearance: Pours a dark hazy red-orange sunset color. Served without any head. Very similar in appearance to the Lucky Leiah, but a little darker red in color. 3/5
Smell: Very similar aroma to the Lucky Leiah, but heavier in flavor with more pronounced vanilla aromas. Has a sweet brown sugary whiskey aroma, but little, if any, booziness in the nose. Some faint floral notes, and hints of hop bitterness. 3.5/5
Taste: Oaky vanilla. Sweet whiskey and grapes. Some raspberries. A little caramel. Light, mapley bourbon and butterscotch finish. A little more complex and heavy than the Lucky Leiah, but the Louisville lacks all characteristics you would expect in an IPA. No bitterness. 3.5/5
Mouthfeel: Medium bodied, minimal carbonation. Surprisingly sweet. 3/5
Overall: I was expecting a more IPA-styled beer, given the beer's labeling on the menu, and thus was kind of disappointed. The pricing is even more disappointing. Decently balanced for how bourbon-flavored this one was. Can't say I would order this one again.
Recommendation: Nothing worth seeking out. This one is more forward with the vanilla/bourbon flavors than the Lucky Leiah.
Pairings: Grilled chicken sandwich.
Cost: $10 for a "10 oz snifter" (actually served in a larger-sized goblet) at the bar.
We love reviews (150 characters or more)! Check out: How to Review a Beer. You don't need to get fancy. Drop some thoughts on the beer's attributes (look, smell, taste, feel) plus your overall impression. Something that backs up your rating and helps others. Thanks!