Goose Island - Night Cap Cuvee

Night Cap Cuvée (2026) – Goose Island's Barrel-Aged Imperial Stout from Six Cask Types

Night Cap Cuvée (2026) by Goose Island Beer Co. from Chicago, Illinois, is an Imperial / Double Stout at the absolute pinnacle of American barrel-aging tradition — and a beer that earns its name completely: at 15.5% ABV, it is made for the final, deliberate sip of the evening. What makes this Stout so extraordinary is its multi-layered barrel treatment: first aged in bourbon barrels, the Night Cap Cuvée was then finished in a carefully composed blend of 27% Bourbon, 27% Port, 19% Pineau Blanc, 19% Rivesaltes, 4% Cognac, and 4% Sherry. The result is a flavour profile of exceptional depth and complexity: dark chocolate, raisins, warm oak, caramel, a whisper of red wine, and the characteristic warmth of fine bourbon aging — all seamlessly interwoven, soft on the tongue, and with a long, warm finish that lingers well beyond the final sip.

What makes Night Cap Cuvée so special is the precision of its cuvée philosophy: Goose Island has not simply blended different casks together, but built a beer in layers — each cask type adding a new dimension. Port and Rivesaltes bring a sweet, fruity wine depth; Pineau Blanc a bright, floral lightness; Cognac a noble spice; and Sherry its unmistakable dryness — all embedded in the classic bourbon foundation that Goose Island commands so masterfully. A beer to sip slowly, to share, and to remember.