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Bärentöter

Ritterguts Gose
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🌍 Germany · Gose · One of 38 Goses in hopIQ

A strong crossover of Gose and Bock, brewed from a blend of six special malts with coriander, orange peel, salt and a trace of Ceylon cinnamon, then soured by lactic fermentation. The malt brings caramel, bread crust and dark fruit, pushing the colour deeper than the house Gose. A firm, grippy acidity is buffered by that body and a moderate saltiness; above it sit orange zest, tangerine from the hops, warm cinnamon and coriander spice.

ABV
6.6%
Bitterness
Mild13 IBU
Citrus hop bitterness
SRM
pale gold3
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AWARDS

Silver · 2017
World Beer Awards
Germany
★Silver — World Beer Awards (Germany)
How it drinks· Its pace, balance and relationship to the style.
Pace
sessionsipper
Balance
malt-ledhop-led
Where this beer sits· Four axes, the same for every beer in hopIQ.
Body
Full body.
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
Off-dry finish.
drysweet
Bitterness
Soft bitterness.
mildbitter
Texture
Somewhat creamy mouthfeel.
crispcreamy

Full-bodied and mildly bitter.

A rich frame with the edge held in check — the weight rolls forward on its own terms.

Character· What makes this beer itself — not just another Gose.
Hop character
orange
citrusy
Malt character
caramel
malty
bready
Distinctive notes
dark fruit
spicy
coriander
salty
Fermentation & yeast
sour

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Bärentöter

◎ Appearance

Deep straw to pale gold, noticeably darker than a standard Gose owing to the six-malt blend. The beer presents bright clarity with a fine, persistent white head that clings to the glass with good retention. Carbonation is moderate and even, creating a soft, creamy texture rather than aggressive fizz.

pale gold, deep for styleclear, brightfirm head retention

◌ Aroma

The nose opens with warm spice—coriander seed and Ceylon cinnamon—layered over toasted bread crust and subtle caramel from the malt foundation. Orange peel and tangerine notes emerge in the mid-range, offering citrus brightness without sharp zest. A gentle saltiness threads through, grounding the aromatics and hinting at the acidity to come.

coriander, warm cinnamonorange zest, tangerinebread crust, caramelgentle salt mineral

◐ Taste

The entry is clean and brisk, with firm acidity from lactic fermentation establishing structure immediately. The mid-palate reveals malty depth—dark bread, a hint of dark stone fruit—which buffers the acidity and prevents sharpness. Moderate saltiness enhances thirst, while coriander spice and candied citrus peel weave through. Bitterness remains low at 13 IBU, never dominating.

firm, grippy aciditybread, stone fruitcoriander spice, citrus peelmoderate saltinesslow bitterness

◑ Finish

The finish is crisp and lingering, with acidity and salt persisting gently on the palate. Warm spice and a whisper of orange zest fade slowly, leaving a dry, mineral aftertaste that invites another sip.

crisp, lingering aciditydry, mineral
82
hopIQ score
Aroma
84
Taste
83
Appearance
79
Finish
80
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Serve & Enjoy

How to get the most out of Bärentöter

Serve at 6–9°C
Refrigerate, then rest 2 min

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

Pint glass
Recommended for this style

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

Store in a cool, dark place. Check the best-before date on the label for guidance.

Food Pairing

What to eat with Bärentöter

About Gose

Style guide · what to expect · how to find alternatives

What is a Gose?

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.

Finding a similar Gose

hopIQ matches by flavor profile — not just style label. A beer with the same spicy, caramel, dark fruit character as Bärentöter will score highly even if brewed in a different country or under a different sub-style name.

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