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Goose Island Matilda

Goose Island Matilda

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A Belgian Ale brewed by
Goose Island Beer Company

Chicago, Illinois USA

bottled
common

on tap
common

Broad Distribution
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4503.67/5.03.67/5.07%95.9 Trappist glass, Tulip, Tumbler P  Stats

Commercial Description:
Matilda is made with a rare yeast that suggests a fruity and spicy flavor. There is complex maltiness balanced with a profuse amount of hops.

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nimrod (53), USA
3.8 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
8/105/57/104/514/20

Apr 27, 2008  
On tap @ Radio Maria. This was at least 5x better on tap than bottled. Beautiful reddish copper in different layers, small head and nice lacing. The aroma was great with citrus fruits, bread, nutmeg, banana, and other tropical fruits. Taste was yeasty, fruity, and a bitter hoppy finish. Lots of spices, some carbonation, and good overall texture. Be sure to have this on tap if you’ve only had the bottle version.

dwaggs2 (63), Warrensburg, Missouri, USA
3.4 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
6/103/57/103/515/20
Aug 19, 2008  
2007 Bottle. This pours a darker yellow color. After pouring a thick white head was present. Aroma is spicy and has lemon and citrus in it. Has a very smooth mouthfeel. Great beligian style beer


 texasbartender (151), Sugarland, Texas, USA
4.2 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
9/105/58/105/515/20
Aug 18, 2008  
The beer pours a yellow orange very clear with a thick white head. The nose is a mix of citrus and yeast with a spicy note. The taste is great a well balanced mix of yeast and spice with a nice finish. Yummy


 carruthm (357), Seattle, Washington, USA
3.3 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
7/103/57/103/513/20
Aug 17, 2008  
orange clear with thin white head
ginger predominant with coriander and allspice as well
more ginger with a bit of hops
ok finish, not my favorite.


 rkuhnel (1064), Eureka, California, USA
3.9 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
7/104/58/104/516/20
Aug 17, 2008  
Found this on draft at Charlie’s Ale house in Munster, IN where iticame a rich amber wtih good foamy with head. Nice head for a pub pour. Nose of ripe fruit. Smooth mouthfeel. Flavors are again of ripe fruits and he finish is clean . Great brew and I am very glad i discovered this one. Great way to end my beer drinking expedition in the midwest before catching the plane home.


 Trev (479), Lakeville, Minnesota, USA
3.8 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
7/104/58/103/516/20
Aug 16, 2008  
Pours an amber colour with a large foamy off white head. Aroma is initially candied fruit (orange), apple/pear upon closer scrutiny. An earthy yeast underneath. Flavour is spicy and earthy, pear and orange peel fruitiness. caramel malt underneath. Finishes with a clean refreshing tartness. No hint of it’s 7%. Very nice.




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