(Chicago, IL) – Here’s an update on the Goose Island Bourbon County Stout variations and a few other things.

According to the brewery’s Steve Link via Beer Advocate, “We are currently planning on releasing Vanilla BCS around November 1st and Rare BCS after Thanksgiving.” Needless to say, neither of these should last long on the shelf and it is likely that many store managers will only offer them to those who specifically ask. The regular edition of Bourbon County Stout will be released in late November according to STL Hops (it’s worth clicking that link if you’re in the STL area).

…As far as the Vintage Reserve Ales line goes, the brewery has removed the release dates for Juliet, Madame Rose and Lolita from the website. As previously reported, Goose Island has had some capacity issues this year so this comes as no surprise. The good news is that, according to Facebook, Madame Rose was bottled in late September so release shouldn’t be too far down the road. Learn more about Madame Rose in the video above.

…At GABF, 312 won the gold medal in the English Style Summer Ale category and Bourbon County Brand Stout won the bronze for Barrel Aged Strong Stout.

…In addition to Goose Island IPA bottles and draft, the brewery now has approval for Honker’s Ale labels brewed at Portsmouth, NH. See my original report.