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Cucumber & Lime Gose

Nickel Brook Brewing Co.
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🌍 Canada · Gose · One of 20 Goses in hopIQ

Pale and hazy, brewed with cucumber and lime alongside the salt the style calls for. Fresh cucumber dominates the aroma, green and herbal, with lime zest cutting across it. The salinity is light but present, and the wheat base keeps the body soft. Tart and quick to finish, with the vegetal note lasting longer than the acidity.

ABV
4%
Bitterness
Mild
Citrus hop bitterness
SRM
pale gold3
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How it drinks· Its pace, balance and relationship to the style.
Pace
sessionsipper
Balance
malt-ledhop-led
Taste structure· The backbone of the beer, regardless of style.
Body
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
drysweet
Bitterness
mildbitter
Texture
crispcreamy
hopIQ take

Very dry and crisp.

A direct pour that closes clean — trim and sharp, working together to keep things moving.

Wider bands mean we're less certain about the exact position.
Character· What makes this beer itself — not just another Gose.
Hop character
herbal
citrusy
grassy
Fermentation & yeast
tart
sour
Malt character
wheat
Distinctive notes
salty
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Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Cucumber & Lime Gose

Appearance

Pale straw yellow with a distinctly hazy, cloudy appearance characteristic of the style. The head is delicate and short-lived, settling quickly to a thin collar. Fine carbonation creates a gentle effervescence that sustains the beer's light, airy presence.

pale strawhazy, cloudysoft carbonation

Aroma

Fresh cucumber dominates the nose with a crisp, green quality that immediately suggests garden vegetables. Lime zest cuts through brightly, adding citrus sharpness and lift. Behind these herbal and fruity notes lies a subtle saline minerality that frames the overall aromatic profile.

fresh cucumberlime zestgreen, herbalsaline mineral

Taste

The palate opens with the soft wheat base delivering a gentle sweetness that grounds the beer's structure. Tart acidity and briny salinity develop in the mid-palate, creating a balanced tension between the herbal cucumber notes and crisp lime. The finish is quick and clean, with residual vegetable character lingering pleasantly.

tart, sourherbal cucumbercitrus brightnesslight, crisp

Finish

Short and refreshing, leaving a drying, saline sensation on the palate. The vegetal note persists longer than the acidity, providing a subtle grassy aftertaste.

dry, salineherbal lingering
80
hopIQ score
Aroma
84
Taste
82
Appearance
76
Finish
78
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Serve & Enjoy

How to get the most out of Cucumber & Lime Gose

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 Cucumber & Lime Gose

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

hopIQ matches by flavor profile — not just style label. A beer with the same herbal, tart, wheat character as Cucumber & Lime Gose will score highly even if brewed in a different country or under a different sub-style name.

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