Goose Island Bourbon County Macaroon Stout 2024
Goose Island Bourbon County Macaroon Stout 2024 – Limited Annual Release Imperial Stout | Goose Island Beer Co., Chicago, Illinois
Goose Island Bourbon County Macaroon Stout 2024 is a rare and indulgent limited release from Goose Island Beer Co. — the legendary Chicago craft brewery that pioneered the bourbon barrel-aged stout category with the original Bourbon County Brand Stout in 1992, forever changing the landscape of American craft beer. The annual Bourbon County release has become one of the most anticipated and celebrated events in the craft beer calendar — a collection of limited, barrel-aged imperial stouts that sell out within hours of release and command devoted collector attention from beer enthusiasts across the country.
The Macaroon Stout 2024 is one of the most playful, indulgent, and genuinely distinctive variants in the Bourbon County annual lineup — a rich, decadent imperial stout aged in bourbon barrels and infused with the flavors of a classic coconut macaroon: toasted coconut, vanilla, and a lush, sweet richness that transforms the already extraordinary Bourbon County base into something truly unique and dessert-like in its indulgence. For those who love the intersection of craft beer and confectionery, the 2024 Macaroon Stout is an unmissable and genuinely exceptional release.
Tasting Notes
- Nose: Richly inviting with toasted coconut, vanilla, dark chocolate, bourbon caramel, and a warm, sweet richness that evokes a freshly baked coconut macaroon — an immediately captivating and indulgent aromatic profile that is unlike any other Bourbon County variant
- Palate: Full-bodied, velvety, and beautifully layered with toasted coconut, vanilla, dark chocolate, bourbon caramel, and a warming barrel character that builds and evolves with remarkable depth and dessert-like indulgence — a barrel-aged imperial stout of exceptional quality and genuinely luxurious character
- Finish: Long, warming, and deeply satisfying with lingering toasted coconut, vanilla, dark chocolate, and a persistent bourbon warmth — the hallmark of a truly exceptional, limited release Bourbon County variant of the highest quality
Key Highlights
- ✔ Bourbon County Macaroon Stout 2024 — one of the most distinctive and indulgent variants in Goose Island’s legendary annual Bourbon County release, combining bourbon barrel aging with toasted coconut and vanilla for a genuinely dessert-like imperial stout experience
- ✔ Bourbon barrel aged — aged in bourbon barrels that impart the rich caramel, vanilla, and toasted oak character that defines the Bourbon County house style
- ✔ Coconut macaroon infusion — toasted coconut and vanilla add a lush, indulgent sweetness and a distinctive confectionery character that sets the Macaroon Stout apart from every other Bourbon County variant
- ✔ From Goose Island Beer Co. — the Chicago craft brewery that invented the bourbon barrel-aged stout category in 1992 and remains the benchmark against which all barrel-aged imperial stouts are measured
- ✔ Limited 2024 annual release — produced in strictly limited quantities as part of Goose Island’s most anticipated annual release, making the 2024 Macaroon Stout a genuine collector’s expression
- ✔ 16oz can — a must-have for Bourbon County collectors, craft beer enthusiasts, and anyone seeking one of the most indulgent and distinctive limited release barrel-aged imperial stouts in American craft brewing
- ✔ Available at Del Mesa Liquor with nationwide shipping
How to Enjoy
Goose Island Bourbon County Macaroon Stout 2024 is best enjoyed slightly warmed from refrigerator temperature — allow the can to rest at room temperature for 10–15 minutes before opening to allow the full aromatic complexity of the toasted coconut, vanilla, and bourbon barrel character to open up. Pour slowly into a large tulip or snifter glass, leaving a small head, and allow it to breathe for a few minutes before nosing. The Macaroon Stout is best appreciated as a dessert beer — savored slowly in small pours alongside or in place of dessert to fully appreciate its extraordinary indulgence and depth. For food pairings, Goose Island Bourbon County Macaroon Stout 2024 pairs beautifully with coconut and tropical desserts, dark chocolate and cocoa confections, vanilla bean ice cream and crème brûlée, aged and hard cheeses, and fine cigars.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
What makes the Bourbon County Macaroon Stout different from other Bourbon County variants?
The Bourbon County Macaroon Stout is distinguished by its coconut macaroon infusion — toasted coconut and vanilla added to the bourbon barrel-aged imperial stout base to create a beer of genuinely dessert-like indulgence and a distinctive confectionery character that sets it apart from every other variant in the Bourbon County lineup. Where the flagship Bourbon County Brand Stout showcases the pure, unadulterated character of bourbon barrel aging on an imperial stout base, the Macaroon Stout adds a playful, indulgent dimension that makes it one of the most distinctive and crowd-pleasing variants in the annual release.
Is the Bourbon County Macaroon Stout sweet?
Yes — Goose Island Bourbon County Macaroon Stout 2024 is one of the sweeter and more dessert-forward variants in the Bourbon County lineup, thanks to the toasted coconut and vanilla infusion that gives it its distinctive macaroon character. The sweetness is balanced by the rich, roasted malt base of the imperial stout and the warming bourbon barrel character — creating a beer that is indulgent and dessert-like without being cloying. It is an ideal choice for those who enjoy sweeter, more confectionery-forward barrel-aged stouts and a natural pairing for chocolate and coconut desserts.
Where can I buy Goose Island Bourbon County Macaroon Stout 2024?
You can purchase it online through Del Mesa Liquor with nationwide shipping available.