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Thirteen years after the release of one of its most iconic brews, Goose Island Beer Co. is resurrecting a legend. The Chicago -based brewery—widely credited with pioneering bourbon barrel-aged stouts—has announced the return of King Henry, reimagined and reborn as King Henry II. Aged in 2024 Bourbon County Rare barrels, this English-style Barleywine is as rich in history as it is in flavor. For longtime Goose Island fans, the revival of this legendary beer is more than a release—it’s a homecoming.

A Royal Return After 13 Years

First introduced in 2011, the original King Henry quickly became one of the most sought-after beers in Goose Island’s extensive portfolio. Aged in 23-year-old Pappy Van Winkle barrels that had previously held Bourbon County Rare Stout,

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