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Holy Gose

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A light mineral aroma with a hint of lemon zest and tropical fruit, earthy undertones and a dry, effervescent, lemon-tangy finish. Pale two-row and malted white wheat meet Bravo hops at 4.2% and 12 IBU. First brewed in 2014 and credited with introducing the style to American craft beer fans, its tagline calls it the gose that started it all.

ABV
4.2%
Bitterness
Mild12 IBU
Citrus hop bitterness
SRM
pale gold3
PaceSession
Where this beer sits
Body
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
drysweet
Bitterness
mildbitter
Texture
crispcreamy
Balance
malt-forwardhop-forward
What makes this beer itself
sourmineralearthy
sour
mineral
earthy
tart
wheat
citrusy
Aroma
A crisp mineral note leads the nose, supported by bright lemon zest and subtle tropical fruit notes that suggest passion fruit or guava.
also:tropical,salty
not found:hoppy,caramel,fruity,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Holy Gose

◎ Appearance

Pale straw yellow with exceptional clarity and a fine, delicate white head that settles to a thin collar. The beer displays lively carbonation with steady streams of fine bubbles rising through the glass. The visual presentation is bright and inviting, characteristic of the style's wheat-based grist.

pale strawcrystal clearfine carbonationdelicate head

◌ Aroma

A crisp mineral note leads the nose, supported by bright lemon zest and subtle tropical fruit notes that suggest passion fruit or guava. Beneath these citrus and fruit elements lies a quiet earthy backdrop reminiscent of grain and herbs, with the Bravo hops providing restrained noble character rather than assertive aromatics. The overall impression is light, clean, and refreshingly dry.

mineral-forwardlemon zesttropical notesearthy undertone

◐ Taste

The palate opens dry and sharply tart, with salt and mineral minerality playing equally important roles alongside bright lemon-lime acidity. Mid-palate reveals soft wheat malt sweetness and a light grain structure that provides body without heaviness. Bitterness remains restrained at 12 IBU, allowing the sour and saline elements to dominate the flavor profile without harsh edges.

tart and drymineral-salinewheat malt baserestrained bitterness

◑ Finish

The finish is short to medium, lingering with lemon-tangy acidity and a pleasant dry minerality. A subtle salt note persists on the palate, leaving the mouth refreshed and ready for the next sip.

dry finishcitric fadesaline persistence
82
hopIQ score
Aroma
80
Taste
84
Appearance
82
Finish
80
Serve at 6–9°C

Serve at 6–9°C for the best flavour balance and aroma expression.

Pint glass

The classic — versatile, comfortable to hold and keeps the beer cool. No frills, no distractions: just the beer.

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Gose is a distinctive beer style with its own characteristic flavour, aroma and colour. Discover what makes it unique and find similar beers on hopIQ.

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