Goose Island Beer Co. Anniversary Bourbon County Stout

What the brewers say

"Anniversary Bourbon County Stout is aged 2 years in Weller 12 Year barrels and is a special variant to celebrate Goose Island’s 10-year tradition of releasing Bourbon County Stout on Black Friday (2020)."

What our panel thought

“If box-checking were an Olympic sport, this beer would stand on the podium. Base beer is rich in melanoidins—spirits-forward, with a touch of oak. Alcohol is loud, but there’s enough chocolate, brown sugar, and red fruits to make a stand.”

What our editors thought

“Crisp, sweet bourbon notes in the nose—big, boozy, with subtle apple and pear overtones. Incredibly smooth despite its intensity.”