(Chicago, IL) – Goose Island Beer Company reported on its Facebook page today, “Lolita, our Belgian-Style Ale fermented with wild yeasts in oak wine barrels and aged on raspberries began shipping out of the brewery this week!”
The beer is shipping to wholesalers in the following states: Illinois, Wisconsin, Indiana, Ohio, Michigan, Kentucky, Minnesota, Iowa, Nebraska, Missouri, New York, Maryland, Massachusetts, and Washington DC. This beer is packaged in 22 oz. bottles and 1/6 bbl kegs though no information is available as to which states will get what exactly.
Brewer’s notes and facts per the website:
Lolita is a pink rose colored Belgian style pale ale fermented with wild yeast and aged on raspberries in wine barrels. Aromas of fresh raspberries, bright jammy fruit flavors and crisp, refreshing body make Lolita ideal for beer drinkers fond of Belgian Framboise.
Style: Belgian Style Pale Ale
Alcohol by Volume: 7.0%
International Bitterness Units: 32
Color: Pink Rose
Hops: Super Styrian, Styrian Goldings, Saaz
Malt: 2-Row, Caramel, Sugar
I think after missing hte last few gi releases ill finally be able to snag this one, and it is the one i was looking forward to the most.