Goose Island Lolita
September 16, 2016Goose Island Beer Co.
LolitaChicago, Illinois Style: Wine-Barrel-Aged Belgian-Style Wild Ale w/ Raspberries ABV: 8.1%

The best thing about this beer is you get it all without any one element being overwhelming. The head quickly dissipates as unripe berries, hints of pear and a barnyard funk swirl together in the air. The fruit notes carry over to the flavor but not at the expense of the delicate Belgian esters. Oak provides a nice structural element throughout, and the finish is bone-dry. A beer to be sipped and appreciated.