Gravy Boat

3.5% ABV beer has good flavor. Light and smooth in taste, it is dark brown in color.

Some head, some lacing on the sides.

Not bad for the first beer after 5 hours in the sun.

father’s day finds me roaming the rails here in Chicago. Today I am here at Revolution Brewing with the sounds of the CTA in the background watching World Cup.

I ordered the pork belly. Wholy Bovine! That was a damn fine sandwich. You can probably hear my arteries slamming shut from whereever you are.

The Mad Cow stout is milky, very smooth. Almost no hints of chocolate or smokiness. Swishing it around in my mouth I can almost taste the alcohol.

The stout is almost black. There is some light lacing but little head. It has an ABV of 7.5%.

All in all a good brew.

The Coup de Grace is their saison. It is a wheat, no doubt. And it is sweet, surprisingly so. 8.5% ABV. Is smells citruicy. The color is a golden yellow with little head or lacing, but it is a taster. It’s the one on the right, btw.

The Best Coast IPA is a 7.2% ABV. Light yellow with a good head and lacing on the glass, you can smell the hops and a bit of fruit or flowers. It’s clear, not cloudy. A good amount of hops and fruit great your tongue right off. It’s more mild than a lot of IPAs. JK probably would give it a pass, but it works well for me.

Presentation

Goose Island does a fine job of their labeling, if a bit boring and unassuming.

Pour

I left the brew in the bottle today. I’ll grab another to better describe.

Aroma

My current state leaves me short of breath. Therefore I cannot describe the olfactory essence.

Taste

The taste is mellow, especially compared to an IPA. It isn’t hoppy. It isn’t malty. It has a very smoth flavor that almost anyone would enjoy.

Reviewer’s Grade

B+

From The Brewer

“Toffee brown, medium-bodied, with a creamy head and an aroma of raisins and freshly baked dark bread. Mild Winter’s rich caramel malt and spicy rye flavors are sure to take the bite out of whatever Old Man Winter brews up for you this year.”

Statistics

Price/Quantity: $8.99/6 Pack
ABV: 5.6%
IBU: 28
Calories:
Suggested Glass: Willi Glass
Web site: http://www.gooseisland.com/