Wegmans Stores & Restaurants to Offer Highly-Coveted Goose Island Bourbon County Brand Stout on Black Friday

ROCHESTER, NY, Nov 16, 2018 – Once again, all Wegmans stores will be carrying a limited quantity of Goose Islands Bourbon County Brand Stout available for sale beginning Friday, Nov. 23. This year however, customers can also enjoy a glass of the popular seasonal beer at the companys 12 Pub locations, select Burger Bars, Next Door, Amore and Blue Dalia restaurants. Each restaurant is receiving one keg of the highly-coveted stout, so customers are encouraged to act fast. Two Seafood Bars, located in Wegmans Fredericksburg and Lake Manassas stores in Virginia will also each receive a keg to tap when the Seafood Bars reopen on Saturday, November 24.

Aged in Heaven Hill Bourbon barrels that are a minimum of four-years-old, this fan-favorite beer packs a flavorful punch. The beer is described by Goose Island as having notes of of cocoa, vanilla, caramel, almond, cherry, plus leather and tobacco.

Were always excited to offer our customers special, seasonal beers and access to unique flavors and experiences, said Antonio Arias, restaurant beverage merchant for Wegmans. Goose Islands Bourbon County Stout is very popular in our stores, and were glad to be able to offer it in our restaurants as another way for guests to enjoy this holiday tradition.

Stores will open at 7 a.m. on Friday after closing at 4 p.m. (Mass. stores will close at midnight) on Thursday, Nov. 22 for the Thanksgiving holiday. While most Wegmans restaurants will be open for normal hours on Black Friday, there will be some variation by market and customers are encouraged to call ahead.

Wegmans Food Markets, Inc. is a 98-store supermarket chain with stores in New York, Pennsylvania, New Jersey, Virginia, Maryland, and Massachusetts. The family-owned company, recognized as an industry leader and innovator, celebrated its 100th anniversary in 2016. Wegmans has been named one of the 100 Best Companies to Work For by FORTUNE magazine for 21 consecutive years, ranking #2 in 2018.

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