Goose Islands Naughty Goose

Has anyone tried to clone this beer ? If you havent tried it you really should. Here is some stats ....


Naughty Goose’s assertive roasted malt body, fruity aroma, unique blend of American hops, and chocolate and caramel notes make it a favorite of our brewpub regulars who are in the mood to indulge their darker side by simply enjoying something that’s so indulgent it seems “naughty.”


Recipe Information:
Style: American Brown Ale
Alcohol by Volume: 5.4%
International Bitterness Units: 35
Color: Chocolate
Hops: Cascade, Tettnang
Malts: Pale Ale, Munich, Caramel, Chocolate, Wheat, Victory


Serving Suggestions:
Preferred Glass: Tulip
Preferred Serving Temperature: 40º
Cellaring Notes: Enjoy within 180 days


Great American Beer Festival Recognition:
Judging Category: American Style Brown Ale
2003: Gold Medal

I was actually just thinking that this might be my next brew. I had this while in Chicago earlier this year, and it was quite magnificent.

Here is the recipe I was considering -

Amount Item Type % or IBU
6.25 lb Pale Malt (2 Row) US (2.0 SRM) Grain 53.19 %
2.00 lb Munich Malt - 10L (10.0 SRM) Grain 17.02 %
1.00 lb Chocolate Malt (350.0 SRM) Grain 8.51 %
1.00 lb Victory Malt (25.0 SRM) Grain 8.51 %
0.50 lb Caramel/Crystal Malt - 20L (20.0 SRM) Grain 4.26 %
0.50 lb Caramel/Crystal Malt - 60L (60.0 SRM) Grain 4.26 %
0.50 lb White Wheat Malt (2.4 SRM) Grain 4.26 %

1.00 oz Tettnang [4.50 %] (60 min) Hops 14.1 IBU
1.00 oz Cascade [5.50 %] (60 min) Hops 17.3 IBU