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Gose (Basil Lime)

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A bright sour from Toronto that makes lime and basil the main event. The aroma opens with pronounced lime zest, backed by subtle basil notes that suggest fresh Italian leaves rather than dried herb dust. Conditioned on fresh lime zest and generous amounts of fresh basil, the beer arrives extremely light and refreshing—low in alcohol, high in thirst-quenching charge. The sour character sits clean and bright, finishing with a saline minerality that keeps the citrus honest and prevents the beer from tipping into sweetness. This is an aperitif sour, meant for warm afternoons when you want acid and herb clarity without weight.

ABV
3.5%
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
sourcitrusyherbal
sour
citrusy
herbal
mineral
clean
salty
Aroma
The nose opens with vibrant lime zest, sharp and immediate, layered beneath subtle basil that reads as fresh herbal leaf rather than dried spice.
not found:hoppy,caramel,fruity,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Gose (Basil Lime)

◎ Appearance

Pale straw yellow with exceptional clarity and a bright, luminous quality that catches the light. The head is modest but persistent, with fine carbonation visible as a steady stream of delicate bubbles. The beer presents the visual character of a true aperitif—transparent, inviting, and devoid of any haze.

pale strawcrystal clearfine carbonationdelicate head

◌ Aroma

The nose opens with vibrant lime zest, sharp and immediate, layered beneath subtle basil that reads as fresh herbal leaf rather than dried spice. The basil note is restrained and elegant, suggesting fresh Italian herbs picked in summer rather than kitchen-cabinet intensity. A clean, mineral backdrop supports the citrus and herb without any fermentation funk or oxidation.

lime zest, pronouncedfresh basilclean mineral baseno fermentation notes

◐ Taste

Crisp and bright on entry, with a sour character that is clean and well-integrated—never harsh or one-dimensional. The mid-palate brings lime and basil together in conversation, with the herb providing subtle botanical depth that prevents the citrus from becoming thin. A saline minerality moves through the center of the beer, grounding the acidity and keeping sweetness firmly at bay.

clean sourcitrus-herb balancemineral salinitylight-bodied

◑ Finish

The finish is dry and refreshing, with the saline character extending into the aftertaste and reinforcing the aperitif function. Lingering lime and basil fade to mineral dryness, with no residual sweetness or harshness.

dry finishmineral persistencerefreshing aftertaste
82
hopIQ score
Aroma
85
Taste
83
Appearance
80
Finish
79
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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About Gose

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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.

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