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🌍 Germany · Gose · One of 32 Goses in hopIQ

Edelgose is the tavern's own Leipzig Gose, brewed on site since 2017 and set deliberately milder and less sour than the historical style. Wheat and barley malt, a light dose of salt and coriander seed and lactic acid shape it at about 11.5 °P original gravity. It pours pale gold and slightly hazy, with low carbonation. The acidity is soft and fresh rather than sharp, joined by gentle saltiness, the citrusy, peppery spice of coriander, bready wheat and a fruity note from the top-fermenting yeast, before a dry finish with a faint hop bitterness.

ABV
4.5%
Bitterness
Mild
Citrus hop bitterness
SRM
pale gold3
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AWARDS

Gold · 2019
World Beer Awards
Country Winner · 2020
World Beer Awards
Wild & Sour Gose
World's Best Gose · 2025
World Beer Awards
World's Best Gose · 2026
World Beer Awards
★Gold — World Beer Awards
★Country Winner — World Beer Awards (Wild & Sour Gose)
★World's Best Gose — World Beer Awards
How it drinks· Its pace, balance and relationship to the style.
Pace
sessionsipper
Balance
malt-ledhop-led
Style expression
textbookdistinctive
Where this beer sits· Four axes, the same for every beer in hopIQ.
Body
Lean body.
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
Bone-dry finish.
drysweet
Bitterness
Soft bitterness.
mildbitter
Texture
Crisp mouthfeel.
crispcreamy

Very dry and crisp.

A trim frame with a clean break — the beer says what it needs to and moves on.

Character· What makes this beer itself — not just another Gose.
Hop character
citrusy
Malt character
wheat
Fermentation & yeast
sour
fruity
Distinctive notes
salty
coriander
mineral
spicy

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Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Edelgose

◎ Appearance

Edelgose presents a pale gold hue with a subtle haze characteristic of its wheat and barley composition. The beer pours with minimal head retention and notably low carbonation, creating a quiet, almost still presentation in the glass. Fine particulate matter remains suspended throughout, softening the visual clarity without obscuring the luminous pale tone.

pale goldhazylow carbonationfine suspension

◌ Aroma

The nose opens with bright citrus and peppery coriander spice, followed by soft wheat grain and a delicate fruity note from the top-fermenting yeast. Gentle salt and mineral undertones emerge on closer inspection, while the overall impression remains fresh and restrained rather than assertive. The aroma suggests a beer designed for drinking rather than contemplation—approachable and lightly herbal.

coriandercitruswheat grainyeasty fruit

◐ Taste

Salt and acidity anchor the palate from the first sip, though both are soft and rounded rather than sharp. The mid-palate reveals bready wheat character alongside gentle coriander spice and subtle citrus notes, layered with a mineral quality that adds complexity without weight. Mild saltiness persists throughout, integrating seamlessly with the restrained lactic acid to create a cohesive, refreshing whole.

salt-forwardsoft aciditymineralbready wheat

◑ Finish

The finish turns dry and clean, with faint hop bitterness offering subtle closure. The lingering impression is one of salt and mineral dryness rather than lingering fruit or malt sweetness.

drymineral finish
78
hopIQ score
Aroma
78
Taste
80
Appearance
75
Finish
76
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Serve & Enjoy

How to get the most out of Edelgose

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 Edelgose

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

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