Goose Island’s Bourbon County Model Stout lineup hit cabinets this fall with seven completely different expressions, together with the return of the much-loved Espresso Stout, which has not been seen for 5 lengthy years. At this level, I’m fairly certain you understand how a espresso stout child is born, however right here’s some extra backstory from Goose Island.
In 2010, we launched the first-ever Bourbon County Stout variants and our Goose Island Bourbon County Espresso Stout has been a fan favourite ever since. For the primary time since 2017, we introduced again a espresso variant this yr in partnership with our associates and neighbors Intelligentsia Espresso. Intelligentsia depends on Burundi for a few of the cleanest, sweetest coffees on the planet that in the end complement the standard and tasting notes of Bourbon County Stout. The particular espresso mix mixed with our Imperial Stout is named Turihamwe, which implies “collectively”, and is an ideal tribute to all of the fingers that go into making it – from the feminine espresso farmers in Burundi that produced the mix, to our associates at Intelligentsia, the primary model we labored with on a variant again in 2010.
The beer pours a darkish, virtually reddish brown with a milk chocolate head. The aroma is extra confection than espresso, with notes of nougat and chocolate syrup. The espresso part is well-roasted and barely bitter, mixing virtually fully into the stout’s darkish malt and baking chocolate profile. I’m torn between being impressed by the fusion of flavors but in addition wanting a extra distinctly coffeelike character. The palate is wealthy and creamy with that massive, traditional Goose Island physique that hugs the palate. The espresso is extra evident on the palate however nonetheless uniquely well-integrated with an virtually fruity sweetness to enrich the extra traditional fudge and vanilla notes of the stout. The mid palate sees the largest hit of espresso flavors, full with the extracted acidity of a freshly pulled shot, however then transitions to a considerably brief end with shortly fading notes of espresso, darkish chocolate, and toasty malts. Regardless of the abbreviated conclusion, it’s nonetheless a winner.
13.2% abv.
A- / $25 per 500ml bottle / gooseisland.com [BUY IT NOW FROM TOTAL WINE]
Goose Island Bourbon County Model Espresso Stout
$25
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