Beer enthusiasts all around the nation are eagerly awaiting the release of Goose Island Beer Co.’s annual Bourbon County Stout variants for 2024. The Chicago-based brewery is known for pioneering the barrel-aged stout beer style, with their Bourbon County Stout being a favorite among beer lovers for many years. This year’s lineup of variants promises to be exceptional, with innovative flavors and brewing techniques that push the boundaries of what a stout beer can be.
2024 Bourbon County Brand Original Stout
The flagship beer that started it all, the 2024 Bourbon County Brand Original Stout boasts a staggering 14.7% ABV. Aged for an average of 16 months in a blend of bourbon barrels from distinguished distilleries such as Buffalo Trace, Heaven Hill, Four Roses, and Wild Turkey, this stout is a true classic with a rich and complex flavor profile.
Returning after a six-year hiatus, the 2024 Bourbon County Brand Vanilla Rye Stout offers a unique twist on a beloved variant. A rye imperial stout aged in rye whiskey barrels for a full year, this beer is then infused with Madagascar vanilla beans, adding a luscious and aromatic touch to the rich stout base.
For those with a sweet tooth, the 2024 Bourbon County Brand Macaroon Stout is a decadent treat. This imperial stout is aged for a year in bourbon barrels before being enhanced with cocoa nibs, sweet candied ginger, and toasted coconut, resulting in a flavor profile that evokes the delicious taste of coconut macaroons.
2024 Bourbon County Brand Bardstown Cask Finish Stout
A collaboration between Goose Island and Bardstown Bourbon Company, the 2024 Bourbon County Brand Bardstown Cask Finish Stout is a unique and innovative variant. This imperial stout is aged in Bardstown’s straight rye whiskey barrels and then transferred to hybrid oak and cherry wood barrels for finishing, creating a complex and layered flavor profile.
Breaking tradition for the 2024 release, the Proprietor’s variant is not a stout but a barleywine. Exclusive to Chicago, this variant is aged in bourbon barrels and infused with tamarind, lime, guajillo peppers, and piloncillo sugar, offering a bold and unconventional flavor experience for beer connoisseurs.
As Todd Ahsmann, president of Goose Island Beer Co., aptly stated, the annual Bourbon County Stout lineup continues to set the industry standard and push boundaries in the world of craft brewing. With a range of innovative flavors and brewing techniques, the 2024 variants promise to delight beer enthusiasts nationwide and uphold Goose Island’s legacy as a pioneer in the barrel-aged stout beer style. Get ready to mark your calendars for Black Friday, November 29, 2024, when these exceptional beers will be available for purchase.
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