From the bright 312 Wheat Ale to the highly celebrated Bourbon County Stout annual release, Goose Island offers a wide range of beers. The popular Beer Hug line added a new flavor and the taste is one that will wrap you up in flavor.
Although it seems obvious, not all beers are created equal. Beyond the simplicity of understanding that a light lager is inherently different than a red ale, a particular category can be quite diverse. With IPAs, that concept is abundantly obvious.
From West Coast to East Coast, the styles, interpretations and characteristics can fill almost an aisle’s worth of store shelves. Add to that beer conversation, the influence of food trends, consumer preferences, and a myriad of other factors, breweries can interpret that new launched.
The Goose Island’s latest addition to the Beer Hug line, Big Mango Beer Hug, is a tropical, juicy, fruity offering that wraps it around the drinker and holds tight. Not only does the hearty 9.9% ABV pack a punch, it is a beer that deserves a moment to contemplate.
Far from a sessionable beer, the Big Mango Beer Hug should be sipped slowly and enjoyed with a great meal. Whether it is a spicy fish taco with a chipotle aioli or a jerk chicken over rice, the possibilities are many. The hoppy, yet juicy, IPA can pair with a wide array of food options.
As the newest addition to Goose Island’s Beer Hug line, it is a smart choice for the brand. Mango is a popular flavor that crosses over all types of cuisines. Infusing it into a beer opens the conversation beyond the typical citrus infusions. It makes that hoppy IPA feel even more intriguing.
Given that the Beer Hug line has cracked the top 10 craft beer market, it gives Goose Island the opportunity to push the creativity with future offerings. What other fruit infusion could be on the horizon? Only time will tell.
The Big Mango Beer Hug is available in12 oz. 6-packs and 19.2 oz single-serve cans. Check with retailers for availability and pricing.