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Goose IPA

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Grapefruit leads the way in Goose IPA, a classic, bold and hoppy IPA with a refreshing finish. At 5.9% ABV it is brewed with Pilgrim, Celeia, Cascade and Centennial hops and sold nationwide in cans and bottles, from 12 oz six-packs up to 25 oz cans. Goose Island has been brewing in Chicago since 1988, and this IPA is part of the core lineup.

ABV
5.9%
Bitterness
Strongly bitter
Citrus hop bitterness
SRM
golden6
PaceA Few
Where this beer sits
Body
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
drysweet
Bitterness
mildbitter
Texture
crispcreamy
What makes this beer itself
MaltHop
hoppycitrusyclean
hoppy
citrusy
clean
tropical
Aroma
Grapefruit pith and citrus zest dominate the nose, supported by a clean herbal and piney character from the Cascade and Centennial hops.
not found:juicy,caramel,fruity,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Goose IPA

◎ Appearance

Pale golden hue with excellent clarity and a fine, persistent white head. The carbonation is brisk and evident, with steady streams of bubbles rising through the glass. Schaumhaftung clings to the glass with each sip, marking the beer's balanced structure.

pale goldenclearfine headwell-carbonated

◌ Aroma

Grapefruit pith and citrus zest dominate the nose, supported by a clean herbal and piney character from the Cascade and Centennial hops. Subtle bready malt notes emerge underneath, grounding the bright hop aromatics without overwhelming them. The overall impression is fresh and inviting, with no harsh alcohol or solvent notes.

grapefruit, citrusherbal, pineyclean hop character

◐ Taste

The palate opens with bold citrus and grapefruit flavors that lead seamlessly into a moderate, clean bitterness. Mid-palate reveals restrained bready and malty undertones that provide structure without sweetness. The 60 IBU bitterness is present and assertive, yet balanced by the beer's moderate 5.9% ABV, allowing hop character to remain the focal point.

hoppy, citrus-forwardmoderate bitternesscrisp, clean palate

◑ Finish

The finish is refreshing and dry, with lingering grapefruit and herbal hop notes fading cleanly on the palate. No harsh alcohol warmth or cloying malt sweetness remains, leaving only a pleasant, slightly bitter aftertaste.

dry finishlingering citrus
82
hopIQ score
Aroma
84
Taste
83
Appearance
82
Finish
78
Serve at 8–11°C

Serve well-chilled. Session IPAs are at their best cold — the lower ABV means less warmth to balance the hops.

Tulip glass

The curved shape concentrates hop aromas and supports a thick head. Essential for aromatic ales and IPAs where the nose is half the experience.

Drink fresh. Session IPAs are brewed to be consumed young — the hops are at their best now.

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About IPA

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What is a IPA?

IPAs are hop-forward ales with 5.5–7.5% ABV and IBU 40–70+. Bold hop aroma — citrus, tropical, resinous — with firm bitterness and a dry, clean finish.

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