About
Goose Island Beer Co. is a Chicago-based brewery renowned for pioneering the imperial stout style with Bourbon County Brand Original Stout over thirty years ago. They produce year-round beers like 312 Ale and Beer Hug, alongside limited releases such as Big Hazy Pineapple and the 2025 Bourbon County Brand Stout family, which emphasizes metamorphosis through barrels, time, and innovation. The brewery features taprooms including Salt Shed Pub Taproom and offers events and merch.
Bourbon County Brand Stout
312 Ale
Imperial stouts
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What They Make
Bourbon County Brand Stout
Pioneering imperial stout that defined the style over 30 years ago; 2025 family tells a story of metamorphosis with barrels, time, and innovation
312 Ale
Chicago's beer
Beer Hug
Year-round beer
Big Hazy Pineapple
Featured hazy beer
Awards
Multiple medals for Bourbon County Stout at Great American Beer Festival
2023
Recognized at World Beer Cup for various brews.
2023
Latest News
Bourbon County Brand Stout 2025 Family release featuring the Original Stout and evolutions through barrels, time, and innovation