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Offline BrewingRover

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Goose Island 25th Anniversary Ale
« on: May 28, 2013, 12:34:30 pm »
They say on the web site it's based on an unreleased beer called Honker’s Deluxe. It's a very nice ESB, with good malt and hops balance and a little sweetness in the finish. It left me in the mind of fresh Fuller's ESB, but with a little more alcohol and carbonation. I will buy more while it's available.

I'm not sure if this is only a local thing or if it will get wider distribution than the Chicago area. I've seen complaints on some rating sites that they didn't do some big stout/Belgian thing, but this is a tribute to the beers that inspired John Hall to open a brewpub back in 1988, when that was a pretty risky move.
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Offline Mark G

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Re: Goose Island 25th Anniversary Ale
« Reply #1 on: May 28, 2013, 02:59:15 pm »
It's a delicious ESB. Drink it at cellar temp and it really shines. Get it while you can, it won't last.
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Offline Joe Sr.

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Re: Goose Island 25th Anniversary Ale
« Reply #2 on: May 28, 2013, 03:17:22 pm »
Where are you finding it?  Do I need to hit Binny's or is it getting into the super markets?

Heading to the store tonight, so maybe I'll be sipping one soon.
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Offline Mark G

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Re: Goose Island 25th Anniversary Ale
« Reply #3 on: May 28, 2013, 04:20:52 pm »
Haven't seen it at any grocery stores, but then again, I haven't really looked there. Binny's should have it for sure, or most other local liquor stores.
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Re: Goose Island 25th Anniversary Ale
« Reply #4 on: May 28, 2013, 05:34:11 pm »
I got it at the Kimbark Liquors in Hyde Park so I'm sure Binny's will have it. I live in the south 'burbs and haven't seen it in any grocery stores.
« Last Edit: May 28, 2013, 05:38:30 pm by BrewingRover »
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