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Kelp Sealevel Gose

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Salty, tart and briny: this gose from Kodiak Island Brewing, the island's first brewery, runs at 5.8% ABV and 18 IBU. It is brewed on a 10-barrel system with island water and organic base malts, served unfiltered and unpasteurized, and sold only in Kodiak, in the downtown taproom or as growlers, party pigs and kegs.

ABV
5.8%
Bitterness
Lightly bitter18 IBU
SRM
pale gold3
PaceA Few
Where this beer sits
Body
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
drysweet
Bitterness
mildbitter
Texture
crispcreamy
What makes this beer itself
tartsaltysour
tart
salty
sour
mineral
Aroma
The nose leads with bright citrus and mineral notes, suggesting sea spray and coastal salinity rather than traditional hop character.
not found:hoppy,caramel,fruity,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Kelp Sealevel Gose

◎ Appearance

Pale straw yellow with exceptional clarity, the beer glows with a luminous quality characteristic of its minimal grain bill and unfiltered presentation. A delicate white head forms with moderate retention, leaving fine lacing along the glass. Carbonation is visible and lively, lending a crisp visual energy to the pour.

pale straw yellowcrystal clearfine lacinglively carbonation

◌ Aroma

The nose leads with bright citrus and mineral notes, suggesting sea spray and coastal salinity rather than traditional hop character. Subtle organic malt undertones provide a gentle cereal sweetness, while the unfiltered, unpasteurized nature reveals delicate yeast-derived phenolics. A faint herbal quality rounds out the profile without dominating.

citrus zestsea salt mineralitysubtle phenolicsherbal whisper

◐ Taste

Entry is immediately tart and briny, with the salt and coriander (typical gose additions) presenting as integrated mineral complexity rather than aggressive seasoning. Mid-palate acidity rises pleasantly, cutting through with sour wheat character while maintaining excellent drinkability. Residual malt sweetness is restrained, allowing the saline and tart elements to dominate the sensory experience.

tart wheatbriny mineralcrisp acidityclean finish profile

◑ Finish

The finish is dry and refreshing, with lingering salinity and a gentle sour note fading to a clean aftertaste. No harsh bitterness intrudes; instead, a subtle mineral dryness persists, inviting another sip.

dry mineralsalty faderefreshing
78
hopIQ score
Aroma
76
Taste
80
Appearance
80
Finish
77
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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