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the_archfiendNoooooooo!
"It is with some sadness and regret that we note the passing into history of two of Goose Island's oldest styles of ale: Nut Brown (formerly Hex Nut Brown) and Oatmeal Stout. These classic English styles were born in the brewpub at 1800 Clybourn and later bottled and distributed from the Fulton Street brewery. Both beers received critical acclaim and continue to win awards at the highest level.
But in the competition for fermentation capacity, tap handles, and shelf space, Nut Brown and Oatmeal Stout have been disadvantaged by the increasing popularity of hoppy, wheat, sour, and barrel aged beer styles. We are grateful for the few loyal aficionados who have enjoyed our old friends until the end. To you, we can offer only assurance that the Goose Island brewpubs will continue to brew regular batches of both beers and offer them by the pint and by the growler to enjoy at home.
The very last batches of Nut Brown Ale and Oatmeal Stout are in stores now: good to the last drop."
Both of those were damn fine brews - especially the Nut Brown - and I'm sad to see 'em disappear from store shelves.
However, the mad scientists at Goose Island continue to make this bottle of pure, unadulterated Archfiend-endorsed evil available to the public, and if you're not driving for a few hours or so (note: I'm not kidding about this) you too will see the power of its decadent nature in toto. Cheers.
"It is with some sadness and regret that we note the passing into history of two of Goose Island's oldest styles of ale: Nut Brown (formerly Hex Nut Brown) and Oatmeal Stout. These classic English styles were born in the brewpub at 1800 Clybourn and later bottled and distributed from the Fulton Street brewery. Both beers received critical acclaim and continue to win awards at the highest level.
But in the competition for fermentation capacity, tap handles, and shelf space, Nut Brown and Oatmeal Stout have been disadvantaged by the increasing popularity of hoppy, wheat, sour, and barrel aged beer styles. We are grateful for the few loyal aficionados who have enjoyed our old friends until the end. To you, we can offer only assurance that the Goose Island brewpubs will continue to brew regular batches of both beers and offer them by the pint and by the growler to enjoy at home.
The very last batches of Nut Brown Ale and Oatmeal Stout are in stores now: good to the last drop."
Both of those were damn fine brews - especially the Nut Brown - and I'm sad to see 'em disappear from store shelves.
However, the mad scientists at Goose Island continue to make this bottle of pure, unadulterated Archfiend-endorsed evil available to the public, and if you're not driving for a few hours or so (note: I'm not kidding about this) you too will see the power of its decadent nature in toto. Cheers.
