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Product Description

Style: Imperial Stout

“I really wanted to do something special for our 1000th batch at the original brewpub. Goose Island could have thrown a party. But we did something better. We brewed a beer. A really big batch of stout-so big the malt was coming out of the top of the mash tun. After fermentation we brought in some bourbon barrels to age the stout. One hundred and fifty days later, Bourbon County Stout was born-A liquid as dark and dense as a black hole with a thick foam the color of bourbon barrels. The nose is a mix of charred oak, vanilla,carmel and smoke. One sip has more flavor than your average case of beer. It overpowers anything in the room. People have even said that it’s a great cigar beer, but I haven’t yet tried a cigar that would stand up to it.” Brewmaster Greg Hall
IBU’s 60-High Color – Midnight

2010 – 13.0% ABV
2011 –
2012 – 15.0% ABV
2013 –
2014 –

All bottles properly cellared

Additional information

Weight1.8 lbs
Dimensions10 × 3 × 3 in
Size

1x355ml

Vintage

2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014

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American brewers, inclined as they are to experiment with the limits of beer styles, have pushed American Stout to high levels of malt and hop character. Thus, they’ve “doubled,” or “imperialized,” American Stout into a very strong brew. Expect a very robust, full-bodied stout with lots of complexity in aroma and flavor, with many examples surpassing Russian Imperial Stout beers in strength and intensity. Look for a dark, virtually black color displaying the beer’s roasted malt soul. The rich malts combine with generally high hop aromas and flavors along with alcohol notes and esters of dark fruits. All elements are typically balanced, exhibiting a layered complexity, with many examples aged in whiskey or bourbon barrels for additional levels of aroma and flavor. American Imperial Stout and Imperial Stout beers may be cellar-aged, during which the beer’s character will evolve. These are beers for sipping and savoring. Several popular examples are only available on a special-release basis.

Goose island bourbon county stout for sale
Goose island bourbon county stout for sale

2021 Bourbon County lineup

It’s that time of year again and I’m excited to share the 2021 Bourbon County Stout lineup with you all! Back in 1992 we helped change the beer industry with the introduction of Bourbon County Stout. Since then, year after year the team continues to outdo themselves to bring forward amazing beers and new, innovative flavors and this year is no exception. We are still changing the way beer is appreciated and perceived as we continue to lean into the different flavor profiles that specific barrels bring to BCS. In addition to "barrel" variants we are still finding new, exciting and delicious adjunct variants that work great with BCS including this year’s Classic Cola and Prop. This truly is a full brewery team effort every year to concept, brew, package, market, sell and get these beers out the door to retail and into our fan’s hands.

Goose island bourbon county stout for sale

Goose Island Bourbon County Brand Stout

Our rich Imperial Stout is blended from a mix of bourbon barrels from distilleries such as Heaven Hill, Wild Turkey and Buffalo Trace, each aged in freshly emptied bourbon barrels for 8-14 months. Expect flavors of chocolate and vanilla, oak, whiskey, and molasses, followed by caramel, berry fruit, and almond.

ABV: 14.0% & 14.4%
Color: Midnight
IBU: 60
Hops: Millennium
Malt: 2-Row, Munich, Chocolate, Caramel, Roast Barley, Black Malt
Additions: Cocoa, Vanilla, Toffee, Caramel, Rich Chocolate, Almond

Goose island bourbon county stout for sale

Goose Island Bourbon County Cherry Wood Stout

This year, we took wood complexities to another level by doing something we've never done before: we took fully-matured Bourbon County Stout and finished it with toasted fruitwood—specifically, honeycomb-shaped cherry wood chips. The versatility of the cherry wood and honeycomb shape allowed for maximum flavor extraction, revealing complex characteristics like red fruit, ripe cherry, and light toffee, which are not found in the original oak barrel itself. The result is an amazing elevation and a notable difference from our Original Bourbon County Stout.

ABV: 14.3%
Color: Midnight
IBU: 60
Hops: Millennium
Malt: 2-Row, Munich, Chocolate, Caram

Goose island bourbon county stout for sale

Goose Island Bourbon County Classic Cola Stout

Pushing the boundaries of barrel-aged stouts is in our DNA, and with that we brought to life our first-ever cola-inspired variant. Brewers Paul Cade and Jason Krasowski bonded over their love for a classic cola while creating the Classic Cola Stout. Combining the refreshing nature of classic cola and picking up the flavor profile from a whisky cola, we added lime and orange juice and zest, plus coriander, cassia bark, nutmeg, brown sugar, and vanilla to bring out the complex characters of the classic drink. This is the ultimate twist on a whiskey cola and a must-try for Bourbon County Stout, cola or whiskey/cola lovers.

ABV: 14.1%
Color: Midnight
IBU: 60
Hops: Millennium
Malt: 2-Row, Munich, Chocolate, Caramel, Roast Barley, Black Malt
Additions: Brown Sugar, Citrus, Coriander, Spices, and Natural Vanilla Flavor

Goose island bourbon county stout for sale

Goose Island Bourbon County Brand Fourteen Stout

For the first time ever, we're digging into the Proprietor's (Chicago-only release) vault and bringing back a fan favorite with Bourbon County Fourteen Stout. But this time, it's with a twist. We're paying homage to the popular Proprietor's 2014 recipe, but upping the rye ante by adding rye to the mash bill. Layering cassia bark, cocoa nibs, panela sugar, and coconut water, this stout has an intricate, sweet and spicy flavor profile that will have fans going back sip after sip.

ABV: 13.2%
Color: Midnight
IBU: 60
Hops: Millenium
Malt: 2-Rye, 2-Row, Munich, Chocolate, Caramel, Roast Barley, Black Malt
Additions: Cassia Bark, Cacao Nibs, Panela, and Coconut Water

*Visit your local Total Wine & More for more selections. May vary by store/location.

Frequently-asked questions

What is Goose Island Bourbon County Stout?

Goose Island Bourbon County (also known as Bourbon County Brand Stout) is a rich, deep and intense stout that is aged in bourbon barrels.

How long is Bourbon County Stout aged?

Bourbon County Stout is aged a minimum of 8 months, and up to a maximum of 16 months. Some very special releases will age a little longer, sometimes up to two years.

Where is Goose Island brewery from?

Goose Island’s brewery is located in Chicago, IL. It was established in 1988.

How do you store Goose Island Bourbon Stout?

There are many issues to be aware of when storing (or aging) beer, but the worst thing that can happen to BCS, or any beer, is that it gets light struck. Store your BCS in a dark place that has a very neutral temperature (on the colder side the better). Basements and/or closets work best!

What temperature should Bourbon County Stout be served at?

Everyone has their favorite temperature, but we recommend pouring BCS chilled (refrigerator temperature) and sip it. As it warms up, more notes can be picked up on the nose and flavor really opens up.

How many calories are in Goose Island Bourbon County Brand Stout?

There are around 500 calories in a full 500ml bottle of Bourbon County Brand Stout, but that should be many servings.

Does barrel-aged beer go bad?

Goose Island put a 5-year age statement that they stand by as a brewery. Although they feel the brand ages beautifully in the bottle like a fine wine. There have been barrel aged beer that is well over 10 years old that tastes fantastic. Barrel aged beer will change over time and it is up to the drinker to decide whether the time is right!

Should bourbon County Stout be served cold?

What temperature should Bourbon County Stout be served at? Everyone has their favorite temperature, but we recommend pouring BCS chilled (refrigerator temperature) and sip it. As it warms up, more notes can be picked up on the nose and flavor really opens up.

How long is bourbon County Stout aged?

This Reserve offers us a rare opportunity to highlight the distinct characteristics of our rich Barleywine aged in 14-year, 16-year and 17-year-old barrels of an amazing bourbon pedigree.

How many calories are in Goose Island Bourbon County Brand Stout?

Probably between 550 and 700 calories per bottle, but officially we don't know.

How many ounces is a bourbon County Stout?

Our rich Imperial Stout is blended from a mix of bourbon barrels from distilleries such as Heaven Hill, Wild Turkey, and Buffalo Trace, each aged in freshly emptied bourbon barrels for 8-14 months.