In far away lands, we hear that “Black Friday” is where everyone heads to the store to be miserable.
Here at the Bearded Lady, we think it should be about beer. About DARK beer. So we have some special releases for that day.
On Tap:
Double barrel-aged imperial stout with banana, toasted coconut, cacao nibs, and Tahitian vanilla beans
There was a Fürst and now there’s a 2econd. We peeled off a bit Fürst to give it a second round of aging in coconut rum and spiced rum barrels. This double barrel-aged imperial stout was treated with toasted coconut, cacao, Tahitian vanilla beans and bananas to mimic a German chocolate banana cake. Hoarders-Only. Extremely limited.
In Bottle:
2025 BOURBON COUNTY BRAND
CHERRIES JUBILEE STOUT
As stout ages, Goose Island’s brewers often observe a range of fruit expressions that emerge from the barrel and from time itself. Inspired by the flambéed dessert classic Cherries Jubilee, 2025 Bourbon County Brand Cherries Jubilee Stout captures the essence of cognac-soaked cherries and caramelized citrus.
The beer began its aging journey in freshly emptied bourbon barrels, which impart rich layers of oak, warm vanilla, and subtle baking spice. It was then finished in cognac barrels, adding elegant notes of dried fruit and contributing to a rich, full mouthfeel.
Following the aging process, the stout was blended with Montmorency cherries, citrus, and panela–resulting in a velvety, decadent beer with flavors of candied dark cherry, soft vanilla, and a caramelized citrus finish.
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2025 BOURBON COUNTY BRAND
CHOCOLATE PRALINE STOUT
Bourbon County Brand Stout is a beer crafted for aging. Over time, Goose Island’s imperial stout undergoes an incredible transformation within the barrel. With patience and time, the beer not only absorbs the character of the freshly emptied bourbon barrels, but also develops expressions of toasted marzipan and dried fruit—signature to Original Stout.
Goose Island brings these flavors to the forefront with 2025 Bourbon County Brand Chocolate Praline Stout. First aged in freshly emptied bourbon barrels, this stout draws inspiration from the underlying decadence of chocolate, caramel, and roasted nuts found in Original. Layered with a blend of cocoa nibs, hazelnuts, almonds, cashews, and dates, this full-bodied stout showcases the classic flavors of a chocolate praline while embracing the subtle nuances imparted by the bourbon barrel.
