E-Malt.com News article: USA, IL: Goose Island to release four beers nationwide

Goose Island is introducing four of its beers to consumers throughout the nation, showcasing the company’s brewing creativity and innovation, beerpulse.com reported on February, 7.

312 Urban Wheat Ale, Honker’s Ale, India Pale Ale (IPA) and a rotating seasonal selection of Mild Winter, Summertime or Harvest Ale are now available on draught nationwide. Additionally, those same beers will be available in bottles nationwide beginning this spring.

“As a native Chicago line of brands, the national launch will bring one of the Windy City’s most acclaimed creations to consumers across the country,” said Andy Goeler, Goose Island CEO and president. “Throughout the craft segment, Goose Island’s beers are recognized, respected and loved, maintaining a passionate and knowledgeable fan base over many decades.”

To meet increasing demand from the national launch, 312 Urban Wheat Ale, Honker’s Ale, IPA and the seasonal offerings will be produced at Anheuser-Busch breweries in Fort Collins, Colorado and Baldwinsville, N.Y. Led by Goose Island brewmaster Brett Porter, Goose Island brewers will oversee the production of all the beers at the new facilities.

“We’re beyond excited to bring 312 Urban Wheat Ale, Honker’s Ale, IPA and our seasonal beers to consumers across the country,” said Porter. “At the same time, the original Chicago brewery is increasing capacity for barrel aging, and expanding availability of high-end, experimental and specialty beers like Bourbon County Brand Stout, Sofie and Matilda. Now, more beer lovers will be able to regularly enjoy Goose Island products that showcase our brewing quality, imagination and skill.”

While more consumers will now be able to enjoy Goose Island beers, full availability may vary by city, state or region.

Craft beer lovers were in an uproar over Goose Island's sale of a 58% majority share in the company in 2011 for which AB InBev shelled out roughly $39 mln.


13 February, 2013