Goose Island (2024)

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  1. ChicagoJ

    ChicagoJ Grand Pooh-Bah (5,247) Feb 2, 2015 Illinois
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    Thanks for posting!

    Missed out on the More/GI Rye Barleywine my trip two Saturdays ago (was on Untapped before I headed out, but tapped out the night before and they didn't update untapped). The others were on, but the Rye was the one with the profile best for my preferred flavor profile.

    Never had the Shamrock Stout before, so will try another visit Friday afternoon and hope I'm not shut out again. I'd buy if canned off of their canning line, especially 12 oz cans.

    I avoid crowlers/growlers in general. $30 + tax for 25.4 oz is reasonable price wise, but prefer a 5 - 9 oz draft pour, versus trying to finish off a crowler in a day.
     
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  2. Jaycase

    Jaycase Grand Pooh-Bah (3,858) Jan 13, 2007 Illinois
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    Next in the line of great value x great format GI BA beers is Kaleidoscope Cuvée. Saw it posted at The Open Bottle ($20.99). Hope we see it at Binny's soon (no entry on their site as of yet). Description details below.
     
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  3. Ckoz

    Ckoz Savant (1,174) Feb 15, 2014 Michigan
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    Does GI generally allow for proxies for these types of releases?
     
    #43 Ckoz, Mar 19, 2024
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  4. bread_c

    bread_c Pundit (932) Feb 19, 2015 Illinois
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    Yup
     
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  5. Ckoz

    Ckoz Savant (1,174) Feb 15, 2014 Michigan
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    That sold out in 3 minutes? Jesus
     
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  6. FBarber

    FBarber Grand High Pooh-Bah (7,325) Mar 5, 2016 Illinois
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    #46 FBarber, Mar 20, 2024
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  7. canti-yawn

    canti-yawn Aspirant (209) Nov 28, 2023 Illinois

    Grabbed a 4pack at Binny's Grand on Friday. Solid beer and price.
     
    #47 canti-yawn, Mar 25, 2024
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  8. steveh

    steveh Grand Pooh-Bah (4,174) Oct 8, 2003 Illinois
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    Not exactly Goose News, but the answer might make some news -- a question for the ages: does anyone know the story behind why Goose's Full Pocket Pilsner sports a goofy cartoon cat wearing a motorcycle helmet?

    Seems like their label graphics have gotten a little weird.

    Pretty decent Pils, nonetheless.
     
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  9. Jplachy

    Jplachy Pooh-Bah (1,848) Feb 12, 2012 Illinois
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    Seems like it's just a creative decision. The four "year round" beers all have sort of a stylized animated sort of quality to them. So they look good together but it doesn't seem to mean anything. The new IPA can has a thumbs up and the thumb is a Goose, real Old Spice Body Wash commercial vibes.
     
    #49 Jplachy, Mar 29, 2024
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  10. FlaviusG

    FlaviusG Zealot (637) Aug 15, 2009 Illinois
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    I had Kaleidoscope it was pretty good seems on par with BCBS probably a better value?
     
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  11. Jsimansk

    Jsimansk Pundit (851) Jul 10, 2012 Illinois
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    I know I enjoyed it more than most of last year’s variants
     
    #51 Jsimansk, Mar 30, 2024
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  12. canti-yawn

    canti-yawn Aspirant (209) Nov 28, 2023 Illinois

    I miss Matilda and Sofie when they had beautiful type and paper labels.
    Goose's artwork now is absolutely hideous.
     
    #52 canti-yawn, Apr 1, 2024
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  13. beardown2489

    beardown2489 Pooh-Bah (1,966) Oct 5, 2012 Illinois
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    Those old Sofie 765mL bottles were a thing of beauty. I wish i bought more of those
     
    #53 beardown2489, Apr 3, 2024
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  14. FBarber

    FBarber Grand High Pooh-Bah (7,325) Mar 5, 2016 Illinois
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    I may be the only one here that feels this way, but I am SO excited for this:

    https://www.instagram.com/p/C5yYJY7gD9y/

    https://www.instagram.com/p/C5yYvQULNmp/?img_index=1

     
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  15. Jplachy

    Jplachy Pooh-Bah (1,848) Feb 12, 2012 Illinois
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    I've had enough weird botanical ferent stouts to know I wont like this. Maybe I'd have a pour somewhere but a 4 pack seems like a lot.
     
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  16. FBarber

    FBarber Grand High Pooh-Bah (7,325) Mar 5, 2016 Illinois
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    It's definitely not going to be for everyone.

    I'm happy it's coming in 12 oz bottles as I think that is a good size for a beer like this.
     
    #56 FBarber, Apr 15, 2024
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  17. prior2two

    prior2two Maven (1,490) Oct 18, 2013 Illinois
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    yeah, the Sofie/maltid/juliet/lolita etc were great.
     
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  18. HouseofWortship

    HouseofWortship Pooh-Bah (2,735) May 3, 2016 Illinois
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  19. FBarber

    FBarber Grand High Pooh-Bah (7,325) Mar 5, 2016 Illinois
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    Oznr on 4/17 @ 10 AM CST ... but I'm really hoping it will see distro so I can just pick it up locally.
     
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  20. bahns

    bahns Devotee (380) Mar 22, 2011 Illinois
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