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Goose Island Bourbon County Brand Stout

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🌍 United States · Imperial Stout · One of 28 Imperial Stouts in hopIQ

The beer that started America's barrel-aged stout movement. Aged in Heaven Hill bourbon barrels, BCBS delivers massive vanilla, oak, dark chocolate, espresso and dark fruit in a thick, warming body. Released Black Friday each year since 1992 — a pilgrimage beer for stout lovers worldwide.

ABV
14.5%
IBU
60
SRM
dark40

Flavor Profile

How this beer tastes, mapped across 20+ dimensions

roasted
87%
full-bodied
87%
chocolate
75%
dark chocolate
75%
dark fruit
63%
oak aged
55%
coffee
55%
malty
50%
alcohol warmth
45%
vanilla
38%
molasses
25%
caramel
25%

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About Imperial Stout

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What is a Imperial Stout?

Stouts are dark ales with roasted barley character, 4–8% ABV and IBU 25–45. Expect coffee, dark chocolate and toast flavors with a creamy body and dry finish.

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Serve & Enjoy

How to get the most out of Goose Island Bourbon County Brand Stout

Serve at 10–16°C
Refrigerate, then rest 2 min

Slightly warmer than you might expect. 10–13°C lets the roasted malt, chocolate and coffee notes open up fully.

Pint glass
Recommended for this style

The classic — versatile, comfortable to hold and keeps the beer cool. No frills, no distractions: just the beer.

Can be cellared 2–5 years. Develops dark fruit, leather and port-like complexity with age.

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