Is Bourbon County Stout Rare?

Is Bourbon County Stout Rare? It is rare for Bourbon to age in barrels for more than twenty-three years. But these barrels patiently sat for thirty-five years. The extra years developed a distinct and complex

Is Bourbon County Stout Rare?

It is rare for Bourbon to age in barrels for more than twenty-three years. But these barrels patiently sat for thirty-five years. The extra years developed a distinct and complex character that makes them truly one-of-a-kind.

How long is Goose Island Bourbon County Stout good for?

If you do decide to let some of your Bourbon County Stout sit around for a bit, the original variety as well as the Birthday and Anniversary variants are your best bets, with Tracy proposing three to six months as a “safe” amount of time to age.

How do you drink Bourbon County Stout?

It’s a tasty drink with rich flavors such as fudge, chocolate, vanilla and caramel. Pair this Bourbon County beer with a steak dinner for a gourmet course. The bold flavors of this brew pair well with spicy dishes and rustic fare such as barbecue and beef stews.

What is Bourbon Barrel Stout?

Bourbon Barrel-Aged Chocolate Coffee Stout This beer taught us that patience truly is a virtue. KBS is a big imperial stout brewed with a massive amount of coffee and chocolate and then bourbon barrel-aged to perfection. Incredibly silky and full-bodied with notes of vanilla, cocoa, roasted coffee and charred oak.

Do stouts get better with age?

Sour beers, along with imperial stouts, Belgian dubbels, Belgian tripels, strong ales, and many barrel-aged beers, do great with age. Bottle conditioning does well for beer aging because the yeast that’s in the bottle is still alive and active.

Should you refrigerate Bourbon County Stout?

It is perfectly acceptable to place those beers in your basement and store them at basement temperatures. Every beer that is delivered to retail stores go through temperature cycles. Temperature cycles do not really negatively impact the beer.

Do you drink Goose Island Bourbon stout?

Don’t drink this stuff quickly or in gulps! This is the highest octane beer I’ve ever had. At 13% ABV I’d recommend stretching the enjoyment of the stout over several hours.

How do you drink Barrel Aged stout?

There is no “right” or “proper” way to drink a stout. If you like to let it breathe for an hour before partaking, great. If you prefer to shotgun it out of the can, feel free.

Who makes Bourbon County Stout?

Goose Island Bourbon
Goose Island Bourbon County Reserve 150 Stout To celebrate the anniversary, Old Forester’s hand-picked 150 barrels from resting places within the Old Forester barrelhouse, to create three unique batches honoring founder George Garvin Brown and his process of batching from three original distilleries.

Is a beer has an ABV higher than 10% it’s probably okay to age?

A key factor is the beer itself. Light body, low ABV beers tend to have their flavor deteriorate faster than darker, high ABV beer. So a 10% ABV Imperial Stout will handle years of age while a 4% American Lager will see flavor changes in the first year.

Do stouts expire?

Beers can also become “skunked” if left in the presence of direct light. Styles such as pale ales, light lagers, wheat beers and brown ales are best within 120 days of packaging, whereas darker, heavier beers, like stouts and porters, are good for up to 180 days.

What temperature should Bourbon County Stout be served at?

For immediate enjoyment, stouts are best served around 55 degrees. If you want to experiment and learn the variability temperature has, put your stout in the refrigerator for an hour or so and start your taste journey right out of the fridge. Take a few sips, mentally record the flavors and walk away for 10-15 minutes.

Where does Goose Island Bourbon County Stout come from?

Our primary focus every year is to make this beer the best that it’s ever been, with the best ingredients, which includes the finest of bourbon whiskey barrels.  This year’s Bourbon County Stout is aged in a mix of bourbon barrels from a variety of whiskey distilleries.

What kind of beer does Goose Island make?

Aged in Bourbon Barrels. This Producer also makes a Backyard Rye Brand Stout, a Proprietor’s Brand Stout and a Rare Brand Stout. Please ask your merchants for further details. 8 available vintages meet your search criteria.

What are the flavors of Bourbon County Stout?

 This year’s Bourbon County Stout is aged in a mix of bourbon barrels from a variety of whiskey distilleries. Barrel-aged for a year to develop the complexity that only time can provide, Bourbon County Stout boasts a unique blend of flavors such as fudge, vanilla and caramel — topped off with a rich, complex mouthfeel.

How big is a barrel aged Bourbon County Stout?

60 IBU Bourbon County Stout 2020 The Original Bourbon Barrel aged Imperial Stout. Our primary focus every year is to make this beer the best that it’s ever been, with the best ingredients, which includes the finest of bourbon whiskey barrels.