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Geisterzug Quince

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Geisterzug Quince is a fruited Gose brewed with spruce branches and quince. Tart acidity runs through it, and the quince gives it its fruit. It belongs to the Geisterzug family of Goses from Freigeist Bierkultur, whose brewer Sebastian Sauer travels as a gypsy brewer through Germany and the world.

ABV
5.2%
Bitterness
Mild
Resinous hop bitterness
SRM
golden5
PaceA Few
Where this beer sits
Body
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
drysweet
Bitterness
mildbitter
Texture
crispcreamy
What makes this beer itself
tartsourfruity
tart
sour
fruity
piney
herbal
Aroma
The nose leads with bright quince fruit and herbaceous spruce, creating an unusual and compelling combination.
not found:hoppy,caramel,clean,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Geisterzug Quince

◎ Appearance

Pale straw yellow with excellent clarity and fine, persistent carbonation. The head forms quickly and clings to the glass with fine lacing, characteristic of a well-crafted Gose. The beer presents a luminous, inviting appearance that signals its refreshing nature.

pale strawclearfine carbonationpersistent head

◌ Aroma

The nose leads with bright quince fruit and herbaceous spruce, creating an unusual and compelling combination. Soft citric notes emerge beneath the botanical character, while a subtle tartness hints at the acidity to come. The overall impression is fresh and garden-like, with no harsh edges.

quince fruitspruce branchesherbalcitric

◐ Taste

Tart and sour acidity dominates the palate, providing structure and vibrancy without aggression. The quince brings subtle stone-fruit sweetness and a mild astringency, balanced against piney, resinous notes from the spruce. The finish is crisp and dry, with the acidity lingering pleasantly on the tongue.

tart acidityquince stone fruitpineydry finish

◑ Finish

The aftertaste remains bright and moderately persistent, with lingering tartness and a whisper of herbal spruce. The beer fades cleanly without bitterness, leaving the palate refreshed and ready for the next sip.

clean finishlingering tartnessrefreshing
82
hopIQ score
Aroma
84
Taste
81
Appearance
85
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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