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What ever happened to Goose Island here. When I got back from Canada in 2011, it was available in a fair few places, including Supervalu and Whelans Off License.
Haven't seen it anywhere of late. Last time I had it was Wetherspoons DL

Sainsburys up north have it if that's any use.

Ah yeah, in fairness there's plenty of good alternatives out there at this stage.
I just found it strange that they were prominent and then seemed to just drop off completely here

Probably due to the increase in decent alternatives. I know I haven't bought it in years myself but would have back in 2012/2013.

It came to Ireland via James Clay in London. I guess it was when they stopped carrying it[/url:28e7xd8h] it disappeared from the market here, other than in Wetherspoon which has its own channels.

This has had a bit of a makeover, and is now Goose IPA.
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What's more interesting is that there is a 4.0% abv ("low point beer") version for states (Colorado, Kansas, Minnesota, Oklahoma, and Utah) that can't sell full strength beers via gas stations, convenience stores etc. They've done a really good job too. I've had lots of low point beers here which are crackers, something I can't say with the same enthusiasm for in Ireland.