Bourbon County Brand Stout (2022)

A true icon of American craft brewing, Goose Island's Bourbon County Brand Stout is the legendary beer that helped establish bourbon barrel-aged Imperial Stouts as one of the most coveted styles in the world. The 2022 vintage continues this extraordinary tradition, with a formidable Imperial Stout matured in freshly emptied bourbon barrels to develop remarkable depth, richness and complexity. Expect an intoxicating combination of dark chocolate, luxurious vanilla, rich caramel and warming bourbon, complemented by beautifully integrated oak and roasted malt. Intensely decadent yet impressively sophisticated, this is a beer that demonstrates exactly why Bourbon County remains a benchmark for barrel-aged brewing.

Rich, powerful and wonderfully complex, the 2022 Bourbon County Brand Stout delivers a luxurious drinking experience designed to be savoured rather than rushed. Deep roasted malt and bittersweet chocolate form the foundation, while extended bourbon barrel maturation introduces layers of toasted oak, sweet vanilla, caramelised sugar and warming whiskey character. As the beer warms in the glass, expect further impressions of dark dried fruit, molasses and subtle baking spice, creating an evolving tapestry of flavours that rewards patient sipping. Its substantial body and warming 14.3% ABV make this an exceptional after-dinner beer, equally suited to enjoying immediately or carefully cellaring for a special occasion. A magnificent expression of American barrel-aged stout craftsmanship and an essential addition to any serious beer enthusiast's collection.