April 9, 2007

Wrigleyville Tap List 04.09.07

312 Urban Wheat Ale 4.2% ABV
“312” is a crisp and refreshing unfiltered wheat ale with hazy straw color. The light floral hop nose is followed by a vibrant, fruity ale flavor. A blend of pale barley malt and torrified American wheat yield a smooth body, clean malt character, and crisp finish. Food pairing suggestion: Caesar Salad and Shrimp Martini.

India Pale Ale 5.9% ABV
Celebrated as the very best if its kind, our India Pale Ale recalls a time when ales shipped from England to India in the 18th Century were highly hopped to survive the long journey. Truly a hop lover's dream, this honey golden classic starts with a soaring tropical fruit aroma set off by a tart toasted malt middle with dried fruit undertones followed by a long, palate-cleansing, earthy hop finish. India Pale Ale holds its own with our Cajun and Asian inspired dishes: Jambalaya and Cumin Chicken Wrap.

Naughty Goose 5.2% ABV
A brown ale with a bite! An American version of the English classic, this brew balances the malty sweetness with a good amount of domestic Tettnnag and Cascade hops. Served cask-conditioned, the malt complexity and floral hoppiness show nicely.

Kilgubbin Red Ale 5.0% ABV
Just a few blocks south of here lies actual Goose Island, which was originally named Kilgubbin by its population of Irish immigrants. Each spring, we brew an Irish red ale in tribute to these immigrants, who made their living raising geese. Brewed with a touch of malted rye and U.K. North down hops, Kilgubbin is a smooth drinking pint.

Demolition 1800 8.0% ABV
Hops, hops and more hops make our Golden Strong Ale special. Over 30 pounds of Czech Saaz and Styrian Goldings are used per 10 barrel batch for one of the hoppiest brews anywhere.

Honker's Ale 4.3% ABV
BRONZE MEDAL WINNER 2006 WORLD BEER CUP! Goose Island’s classic Honker's Ale is a subtle and elegant American Pale Ale in the English style. Beautiful honey amber hue with a pronounced hop aroma perfectly balancing a medium malt body and a dry hop finish. Food pairing suggestion: Buffalo Burger and BBQ Pork Sandwich.

Nut Brown Ale 4.5% ABV
GOLD MEDAL WINNER 2006 WORLD BEER CUP! A deep chestnut-hued light-bodied ale of unusual complexity with a hint of sweetness. A nose of earthy hops and roasted grains continues to a subtle malty middle with notes of chocolate, honey, and fine tobacco leading to a satisfying "nutty" finish. Pairs well with the Turkey Burger and Chicken Pot Pie.

Coffee Stout 6.9% ABV
Our S.O.B Stout aged in whole coffee beans in the serving tank. The oils in the beans provide fragrant coffee aroma & flavor.

Dublin Stout 4.0% ABV
The next best thing to a fresh pint in the Irish capitol, Goose Island Dublin stout is a classic creamy, light bodied stout with a coffee like flavor and a distinctive dry, roasted, bitter finish. Truly a pint of wisdom!

Matilda 9.0% ABV
Brewed with Pale, Munich and a touch of Belgian Special B malt, this Belgian strong ale is a Goose Island first. What makes it special is the Kölsch yeast strain used in this brew: it produces a mellow tartness to complement the complex malt character. Styrian Golding and an abundance of Saaz hops add to the crisp flavor.

Special ED 9.7% ABV
Our Imperial Smoked Brown Goose is a flavorful high-gravity beer based on the Imperial Brown Goose recipe, but with 62% smoked malt and less finishing hops.