Still plenty of coffee in this beer. Very dark, bold flavors. It’s starting to show its age a little, but still very good.

Still holding up very well. Ton of coffee still in there and flavors haven’t faded much, but a slight bit of age is detectable. Cheers to you Gram…you will be missed. We love you.

This actually seems better now than when it was fresh. I’m not getting the bitterness that bothered me about this year, due to the espresso coffee used. Goose Island needs to return to this coffee style...keep it simple!

Good, but the last 2 years were amazing. Getting too much bitterness. Wouldn’t have used espresso roast for this. Disappointed...

Getting way more pumpkin in this than when it was fresh, which is crazy. Definitely showing it’s age, but not in a bad way.

Very boozy. Lots of sediment firmly suspended. Sweeter than I remember.

Stood up very well after 3 years.

This is one of the darkest beers I’ve ever had. It pours out almost black. Very malty, but not much complexity. It’s good, not great.

This is one of the darkest beers I’ve ever had. It pours out almost black. Very malty, but not much complexity. It’s good, not

This is one of the darkest beers I’ve ever had. It pours out almost black. Very malty, but not much complexity. It’s good, not great.

This is one of the darkest beers I’ve ever had. It pours out almost black. Very malty, but not much complexity. It’s good, not

Reminds me of a sweeter and much boozier version of Goose Island Bourbon County Barleywine. Thankfully, I’m pleasantly surprised.

Bourbon County Vertical 2023

Starting to take on some aged characteristics, but not in a bad way.

Bourbon County Vertical 2022

This is really holding up very well. Lots of barrel, smooth/silky mouthfeel, and lots of chocolate and roasted malt.

Bourbon County Vertical 2021

Vertical 2020

Has aged very well. Lots of dark, roasted malt and booziness.

Lots of dark chocolate and roasted malt. Thin for BC.

Put some cold brewed coffee in. yumm

8 year vertical

Really good, smooth, boozy, rich and roasty.

Great fresh.

For being 9 years old, it’s held up very well. The coffee isn’t perceptible anymore, but the flavors are still very good.

This has held up amazingly well. Lots of coffee and velvety mouthfeel with a dark chocolate finish that lingers on the palate. I’m glad they started making these again.

Nice malty, roasty, coffee flavor and boozy. Yum

Light with mild bitterness and flavor from the hops, but in a good way. Sweet and a bit watered down. Would drink again.

Bourbon County Vertical 2023

Starting to take on some aged characteristics, but not in a bad way.

Bourbon County Vertical 2022

This is really holding up very well. Lots of barrel, smooth/silky mouthfeel, and lots of chocolate and roasted malt.

Bourbon County Vertical 2021

Vertical 2020

Has aged very well. Lots of dark, roasted malt and booziness.

Lots of dark chocolate and roasted malt. Thin for BC.

Put some cold brewed coffee in. yumm

8 year vertical

Really good, smooth, boozy, rich and roasty.

Great fresh.

Light with mild bitterness and flavor from the hops, but in a good way. Sweet and a bit watered down. Would drink again.

Hoppy but without the severe bitterness. I like Two Roads Two Juicy better, but this isn't bad.

Very thin. Nice aftertaste. A bit synthetic flavor but not bad overall. Roastiness is strong, but not getting coffee.