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Cry Me a River

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Brewed in the tradition of Leipzig's artisan brewers and named after the Gose river in Lower Saxony. The style went extinct twice and is now enjoying a revival. Dry, tart and citrusy at 5 percent, on wheat and pilsner malt with Hallertauer. Fermented with lactic acid bacteria, seasoned with coriander and local sea brine.

ABV
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
tartcitrusycoriander
tart
citrusy
coriander
wheat
sour
salty
Aroma
The nose opens with bright citrus notes and subtle herbal qualities from the Hallertauer hops, immediately followed by a pronounced coriander spice character.
not found:hoppy,caramel,fruity,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Cry Me a River

◎ Appearance

Pale straw yellow with excellent clarity and a bright, fine head that leaves delicate lacing on the glass. The carbonation is lively and persistent, creating a crisp visual impression characteristic of the style's refreshing nature.

pale strawbrilliant clarityfine carbonationdelicate lace

◌ Aroma

The nose opens with bright citrus notes and subtle herbal qualities from the Hallertauer hops, immediately followed by a pronounced coriander spice character. Wheat malt contributes a light grainy undertone, while the lactic fermentation adds a gentle tartness to the overall aromatic profile without overwhelming complexity.

citruscoriander spiceherbal Hallertauerwheat grain

◐ Taste

The palate presents an immediate dry tartness balanced with a gentle mineral saltiness that recalls the sea brine addition. Mid-palate shows the wheat malt's soft, slightly grainy foundation supporting the coriander's peppery notes, while the lactic acid bacteria contribute a clean sour edge without harshness. The finish remains crisp and refreshing throughout.

dry tartmineral saltwheat softcoriander pepper

◑ Finish

The finish is clean and moderately short, with the tartness lingering pleasantly as a dry aftertaste. The saltiness fades gradually, leaving a bright, quenching sensation.

dry finishclean aftertastequenching
78
hopIQ score
Aroma
78
Taste
78
Appearance
80
Finish
76
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

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.

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