Smell: Chocolate stout type aroma, eventually giving way to overt strong ale.
Taste: Initially very forward and assertive makes you think this is no smooth ale. Initial chocolate notes eventually give way to mild smoothness. Dark amber belies the subtle taste.
Mouthfeel: Almost a complete transformation from deep mouthfeel to only the tiniest hint of bitterness. Leaving the bottle open for a bit before pouring the second glass gives off a far stronger ale feeling, and a deeper throaty alcohol burn.
Drinkability: It's not what was expected but is fantastic. Goose Island refers to this as a "Belgian style golden ale" but I find that description misleading. This special edition, limited release beer was brewed "to honor the brave souls who kept our brewpub open in the early 90’s while wrecking balls tore down the mall around us. Dry and smooth, with a grassy, citrus aroma and honey malt middle." In reality, it's somewhere between a Belgian strong ale and a chocolate stout. Whatever the description, it's a really fine and unique brew. It doesn't take to breathing very well, though, so upon opening it, drink it immediately.
Serving type: Bottle
Grade: A-
Alcohol by Volume: 6.7%
International Bitterness Units: 45
Color: Golden Straw
Hops: Saaz, Chinook
Malts: Pilsen
Beer Advocate says:
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