Goose Island Sofie

Brewed by Goose Island Beer Company (AB-InBev)
Style: Saison
Chicago, Illinois USA

Serve in Tulip

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Bottle: Pours a hazy yellow with a white film of head. Mild grains in the aroma with evident warm fermentation esters- a touch of sour dough- no oak or vinous qualities. Fizzy feel with a mild flavor. Some bready character, warm fermentation esters, a spicy banana note and bread crust dryness. One dimensional and has gained nothing from the wine barrel aging. Perhaps I have to revisit this because it sounds so interesting, and I was let down with this bottle.

Decent sized bright white head of fine bubbles that reduces rather quickly. Light and fruity aroma with some lemon and pears, straw and some mild cheddar cheese. Color is a bright medium gold. Wow, what a refreshing beer. Light crisp and very satisfying. The perfect brew to have after standing around out in the sun all day. More light fruit, grains and some dry grass. Light white grape in there also. Very easy drinking. A very, very good light and refreshing summer saison!

On tap at Chappy's in Dayton, OH. On the heels of a barley wine and with spicy food, I just don't taste anything. No head, no lacing, no discernible flavor. I smell slight licorice, but barely. Licorice, citrus taste, but very slight. Wrong time, wrong place for me and this beer. Disappointed. ---Rated via Beer Buddy for iPhone

Appearance: Sofie comes out of the bottle to the tulip as a light, pale golden (almost glowing) bubblyness. A massive three-finger head burst and pop beautifully and cling to the glass like foamed milk atop a cappuccino. It’s a sight to behold and you’ll have a short time to watch. Stunning. Smell: A sweet, sour funkiness stand up top. Green apples, grass, hay, This scent is so intoxicatingly tart that I find myself getting lost inside it. I’m in love with the smell and I can barely describe it. Maybe that’s why I’m so in love. Taste: Crisp light sourness up front with a green apple center. It’s got a pale malty taste that helps highlight the gorgeous sour flavor that shines. Easily one of the most drinkable beers I’ve had. A favorite of the Belgian because the yeast stands next to the sour bacteria. Mouthfeel:: Sofie is light and bubbly across the tongue. Like a champagne that’s starting to go flat. Everything dances so well. Overall: I’m in love. I’ll be snatching up as much of this gorgeously drinkable beer as possible and I suggest you do the same in your area. (Unless it’s Southern Illinois)

12 oz bottle. Cloudy golden pour with a thin lacy head. Aroma of yeast, grapefruit and barnyard funk. Even, smooth taste with a great slightly sweet and sour finish.

Bottle. Golden pour with quickly disappearing white head. Banana Bread, citrus, orange, pepper, western spice. Nice balance of dryness and carbonation. Nice summer beer.

Bottle from Spirits Toms River. Pours out a decently carbonated, mostly clear golden color with a small white head. Aroma is slightly acidic tartness, orange peel and some spices. Taste is of dry, fruity yeast, some spice, orange peel, light tart funky, subtle fruits and a touch of bitterness creeps in on a very dry finish. Solid, and bound to go down hill now that AB owns it. Wonder when the beechwood aged version comes out.

Clear yellow/ light golden color. Scents of yeast, fruit & a slight sourness. Flavors of orange, fruity Belgian yeast, some hop bitterness. Light bodied & bubbly- a great summer beer!

Bottle, 2011 @ DØE Syd. Clear golden with medium white head. Aroma is malt, fruit, yeast, spices and a little hop. Flavour is malt, fruit, yeast, spices, little sweet, little citrus and a little bitter.

Very well done. This beer starts out with a week looking pale yellow color and a small head. I don’t give much credence to appearance though. The aroma has fruit and a bit of sourness. The flavor has a bit of lemon along with a touch of bread. Very crisp and clean. Finishes quite dry and refreshing.

Bottle sample at a tasting at DSG’s place. Thanks DSG. Hazy pale golden, frothy white head. Smells a little stale, a little like apple cider. Tastes mildly sour, then sweet. Light body, tangy, sweet finish that stays on the tongue for a while. Good.