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A pickle-inspired gose made with cucumber, dill, coriander seed and salt, developed together with a neighbouring business at Summerhall. Cool, fragrant cucumber and herbal dill lead, citrusy coriander follows, and the lactic sourness plus a clear saline note recall the sharp, savoury character of pickle brine. Oats soften the light body, while the dry hop stays in the background. Sour, salty and brisk; first brewed in 2024.

ABV
4.2%
Bitterness
Mild
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
sourcorianderherbal
sour
coriander
herbal
salty
citrusy
Aroma
Fresh cucumber leads the nose with cool, herbaceous character immediately apparent.
not found:hoppy,caramel,fruity,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Pickle?

◎ Appearance

Pale straw yellow with excellent clarity and bright, luminous quality. A fine white head forms readily and clings to the glass with modest persistence. Carbonation appears lively and well-integrated, creating a crisp visual impression throughout.

pale strawbrilliant clarityfine white headlively carbonation

◌ Aroma

Fresh cucumber leads the nose with cool, herbaceous character immediately apparent. Dill and coriander seed follow in close succession, creating a fragrant, garden-forward profile with subtle citrus undertones from the coriander. The aroma remains clean and bright, with no yeast-derived funk or oxidative notes.

fresh cucumberherbal dillcoriander citrusgarden-forward

◐ Taste

The palate opens with vibrant pickle brine character—lactic sourness and a distinct saline minerality dominate the entry and mid-palate. Cucumber and dill flavours mirror the aroma, grounding the spice, while the oats contribute a soft, subtle mouthfeel that prevents harshness. The underlying lactic tang persists without becoming astringent, and bitterness remains restrained and secondary throughout.

salty brinelactic sournesscucumber forwardsoft oat body

◑ Finish

The finish is dry and brisk, with saline notes lingering pleasantly on the palate. A refreshing, slightly peppery aftertaste fades quickly, leaving a clean, mineral impression.

dry finishmineral aftertastebrisk and refreshing
76
hopIQ score
Aroma
78
Taste
75
Appearance
80
Finish
74
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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