Bourbon County Brand Rare Stout (2024) – Goose Island Beer Co. 18.0%

In 2010, we introduced a groundbreaking beer with our first-ever barrel expression variant. Our Bourbon County Brand Rare Stout highlighted the critical role barrels play as an ingredient. This iconic release set a new standard for barrel-aged beer. ⁠⁠

This year, in celebration of the 10th anniversary of our barrel house, we are reintroducing that exceptional release. The journey of this beer began with barrels that once held the rare and highly sought-after King of Kentucky bourbon. After aging for a full year in these exceptionally nuanced barrels, our imperial rye stout started to capture the essence of Brown-Forman’s remarkable craftsmanship and legacy. But we didn’t stop there. We then transferred the aged stout to another set of King of Kentucky bourbon barrels, allowing it to mature for another full year. A testament to our heritage in barrel-aging, this 2024 Bourbon County Brand Rare Stout showcases a regal barrel expression with intricately woven caramels, rich cocoa, and a luxuriously long finish.