Brix) Goose Island Keg Tapping

Last Wednesday, Brix in Omaha had a keg tapping event for a couple Fulton & Wood series rare Goose Island Beers. I was satisfied simply with the opportunity to sample a few good beers as a family with my dad and brother, but we even lucked out on the raffle. My dad made the purchases, but we got the opportunity to buy both of the rare bottled Goose Island beers that were available, the Juliet and the Madame Rose. We plan to hide them away for a while since they continue to ferment and mellow in the bottle.

Bourbon County, Devon Ave, Sofie

Bourbon County Brand Stout Ale) The smell was amazing with a complex and robust mix of caramel and bourbon attributes. The flavor during the middle was intense and full, certainly not for the faint of heart. Smooth, creamy, chocolaty, etc, there are too many words to describe the depth of the flavor. The finish leaves you with a touch of the sweetness but not enough to cloy annoyingly. Instead it haunts as a delightful memory enticing you to try more of this smooth and drinkable ale. ☆☆☆☆☆

Devon Ave) This beer is so named because of the street where its spices are acquired, and it is most certainly spiced. The smell is very similar to that of a chai tea. The drink itself transitions from a light pale ale bitterness to a myriad of spices that includes every flavor from cardamon to cinnamon. The finish though is very reminiscent of the end you'd get from a black tea. I'm not sold on the idea of my beer tasting like a tea or vice-versa really, but I enjoyed the experience. ☆☆☆

Sofie) The Sofie is a farmhouse beer. As a sour beer, Sofie was exposed to the elements during a part of the brewing process allowing for some unique attributes to sneak into the flavor. Additionally though, Sofie was also wine barrel aged. The beer itself is a light yellow, and the flavor is light and refreshing. The sourness doesn't punch you in the face, and the wine barrels add a touch of an acidic sweetness that hides in the middle. I would suggest having this one on a hot summer's day. ☆☆☆☆