 HopsOrDie (687), New Lenox, Illinois, USA
Apr 29, 2004 On tap, April ’03 at Wrigleyville. Deep red color. Seemed to be a english style ale. Lots of hop profile in the nose and flavor. Some fruitiness. Very quaffable beer. This is a great example of why to drink fresh beer.
BBB63 (4196), La Porte, Indiana, USA
May 15, 2003 On tap at Wrigleyville before a Cubs game (which they won, Hey!). Nice red/brown color and solid small head. Very malty with a fruity undertone (blackberry?). Taste was sweet but well balanced with the hops cutting through. Same fruity character is noticed on the palate as well, which was a good thing. Finished clean with no bite. Very glad to enjoy this seasonal beer with my friends and family. Among Goose Island's better brews.
JMerritt (1313), Macomb, Illinois, USA
Apr 20, 2003 Had on tap at Goose Island Clybourne. Red-amber in color with a rather thin, white head. Very strong roasted malt aroma. Flavor is also heavily roasted with an underlying rye presence. Somewhat one dimensional, but it is still nice to be able to try these seasonal Goose Island beers when visiting the brewpub.
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