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Geisterzug is a Gose laden with spruce needles, made in collaboration with the partner brewery Bayerischer Bahnhof Gasthaus & Gosebrauerei. Gose is one of the historical styles Freigeist Bierkultur set out to revive, and rhubarb and quince versions exist as separate beers.

ABV
5.0%
Bitterness
Mild12 IBU
Resinous hop bitterness
SRM
pale gold3
PaceSession
Where this beer sits
Body
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
drysweet
Bitterness
mildbitter
Texture
crispcreamy
What makes this beer itself
pineysourherbal
piney
sour
herbal
salty
Aroma
The nose opens with pronounced spruce needle character—resinous and green, with a gentle piney bite.
not found:hoppy,caramel,fruity,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Geisterzug

◎ Appearance

Pale straw yellow with excellent clarity and a bright, fine-grained white head that clings evenly to the glass. Carbonation is lively and persistent, creating a delicate haze of bubbles that rises steadily throughout the pour.

pale strawcrystal clearfine white headbrisk carbonation

◌ Aroma

The nose opens with pronounced spruce needle character—resinous and green, with a gentle piney bite. Subtle herbal notes emerge beneath, accompanied by a bright, citric freshness that balances the woody aromatics. A faint mineral saltiness and light lactic tang complete the complex bouquet.

piney, resinousherbal, greenbright citricfaint salt, lactic

◐ Taste

The palate enters crisp and refreshing, with immediate piney bitterness from the spruce needles and a peppery herbal quality. Mid-palate develops a pleasant sour note—tart and clean without sharpness—while mineral saltiness adds complexity and structure. The light body and dry finish emphasize the herbal and woody character without any sweetness.

piney, woody bitetart, clean sourherbal pepperymineral salt

◑ Finish

The finish is dry and lingering, with spruce and herbal notes fading gradually into a faint mineral and salt impression. Acidity leaves the palate crisp and eager for another sip.

dry, lingeringherbal fadeout
82
hopIQ score
Aroma
84
Taste
85
Appearance
80
Finish
78
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.

Finding a similar Gose

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