Candy Cane Bourbon Russian Imperial Stout
Goose Island Beer Co.
- From:
- Goose Island Beer Co.
- Illinois, United States
- Style:
- Russian Imperial Stout
- ABV:
- 9%
- Score:
- +2 ratings needed
- Avg:
- 4.09 | pDev: 8.07%
- Ratings:
- | reviews: 2
- Status:
- Retired
- Rated:
- May 09, 2013
- Added:
- Dec 24, 2011
- Wants:
- 13
- Gots:
- 0
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Recent ratings and reviews.
Reviewed by TMoney2591 from Illinois
4.13/5 rDev +1%
look: 4.5 | smell: 4 | taste: 4 | feel: 4 | overall: 4.5
4.13/5 rDev +1%
look: 4.5 | smell: 4 | taste: 4 | feel: 4 | overall: 4.5
Served in a snifter at the Clybourn brewpub.
An imperial stout brewed with peppermint and aged in Elijah Craig 18 barrels. Right on. It pours a straight obsidian topped by a finger of tan foam. The nose comprises whiskey, roasted malts, mild peppermint, and oak. The taste really ups the whiskey ante, adding some bitter oak, roasted malts, and bitter dark chocolate for good measure. The body is a hefty medium, with a light moderate carbonation and a lightly chewy feel. Overall, a damn fine barreled stout, and the mint serves as a nice garnish of sorts. Good times.
Dec 29, 2012An imperial stout brewed with peppermint and aged in Elijah Craig 18 barrels. Right on. It pours a straight obsidian topped by a finger of tan foam. The nose comprises whiskey, roasted malts, mild peppermint, and oak. The taste really ups the whiskey ante, adding some bitter oak, roasted malts, and bitter dark chocolate for good measure. The body is a hefty medium, with a light moderate carbonation and a lightly chewy feel. Overall, a damn fine barreled stout, and the mint serves as a nice garnish of sorts. Good times.
Reviewed by jegross2 from Illinois
4.55/5 rDev +11.2%
look: 4 | smell: 4 | taste: 5 | feel: 4.5 | overall: 4.5
4.55/5 rDev +11.2%
look: 4 | smell: 4 | taste: 5 | feel: 4.5 | overall: 4.5
Reviewing the Candy Cane Bourbon Russian Imperial Stout from Goose Island Brewing Company.
Score: 94
Fresh tap pour at the Goose Island Clybourn Brewpub served in a 12 oz snifter glass. 9% ABV
Appearance: Thick, get black body. 100% opaque -- no light cuts through this one. Pours with no head other than a thin tan ring around the glass (see image to the right). Average lacing. 4/5
Smell: Light bourbon and molasses. Maybe a little maple. Some sweet figs. A little brown sugar and vanilla. Light booziness too. Not detecting lots of peppermint in the nose, but I'm enjoying what I smell. 4/5
Taste: Wow. This is very smooth and complex. Peppermint, dark unsweetened chocolate and bourbon without the alcohol bite hit up front. Some sweet tobacco too. Peppermint candy spice kick really "pops" on the mid-palate like a pop rocks candy (only much more subtle). Mellow bourbon, light marshmellow and fig finish. Increasing molasses sweetness on the mid-palate as the beer layers. This one rivals King Henry in terms of flavor. 5/5
Mouthfeel: Full bodied and perfectly carbonated. Finishes sweet. 4.5/5
Overall: An absolute must try Russian Imperial Stout with a peppermint twist. This beer is part of Goose Island's toy drive special release series for the holidays and is only available at the Goose Island Clybourn Brewpub while supplies last. Well worth $9. I really wish they bottled this one (or at the very least, would let me take home a growler of it).
Recommendation: Beer geeks absolutely must seek this beer out before the tap runs dry. Casual beer drinkers should enjoy this one too.
Pairings: Warm chocolate cake
Cost: $9 for a 10 oz pour.
Dec 24, 2011Score: 94
Fresh tap pour at the Goose Island Clybourn Brewpub served in a 12 oz snifter glass. 9% ABV
Appearance: Thick, get black body. 100% opaque -- no light cuts through this one. Pours with no head other than a thin tan ring around the glass (see image to the right). Average lacing. 4/5
Smell: Light bourbon and molasses. Maybe a little maple. Some sweet figs. A little brown sugar and vanilla. Light booziness too. Not detecting lots of peppermint in the nose, but I'm enjoying what I smell. 4/5
Taste: Wow. This is very smooth and complex. Peppermint, dark unsweetened chocolate and bourbon without the alcohol bite hit up front. Some sweet tobacco too. Peppermint candy spice kick really "pops" on the mid-palate like a pop rocks candy (only much more subtle). Mellow bourbon, light marshmellow and fig finish. Increasing molasses sweetness on the mid-palate as the beer layers. This one rivals King Henry in terms of flavor. 5/5
Mouthfeel: Full bodied and perfectly carbonated. Finishes sweet. 4.5/5
Overall: An absolute must try Russian Imperial Stout with a peppermint twist. This beer is part of Goose Island's toy drive special release series for the holidays and is only available at the Goose Island Clybourn Brewpub while supplies last. Well worth $9. I really wish they bottled this one (or at the very least, would let me take home a growler of it).
Recommendation: Beer geeks absolutely must seek this beer out before the tap runs dry. Casual beer drinkers should enjoy this one too.
Pairings: Warm chocolate cake
Cost: $9 for a 10 oz pour.
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