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Original Ritterguts Gose

Ritterguts Gose
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🌍 Germany · Gose · One of 38 Goses in hopIQ

The house Gose, brewed from barley and wheat malts with coriander and salt, fermented openly with the brand's own Gose yeast and given a second, lactic fermentation before a long cold maturation. It pours hazy gold with brisk carbonation. The nose is lemony and tart, with green apple and a hint of white grape; coriander adds a citrus-peppery edge, bready wheat sits underneath, and a clear saline note lingers on the lips after a dry, sour finish. The acidity is round rather than sharp.

ABV
4.7%
Bitterness
Mild10 IBU
Citrus hop bitterness
SRM
golden5
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AWARDS

World's Best Gose · 2022
World Beer Awards
Country Winner · 2022
World Beer Awards
Germany
World's Best Gose · 2013
World Beer Awards
Europe's Best Gose · 2013
World Beer Awards
Europe's Best Gose · 2014
World Beer Awards
Bronze · 2016
World Beer Cup
★World's Best Gose — World Beer Awards
★Country Winner — World Beer Awards (Germany)
★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 direct pour that closes clean — trim and sharp, working together to keep things moving.

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

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Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Original Ritterguts Gose

◎ Appearance

Pours a bright hazy gold with excellent clarity despite the suspended yeast character. Brisk carbonation generates a tight, persistent head with good retention and lacing. The haziness is fine and even, characteristic of open fermentation and natural maturation.

hazy goldfine suspensionbrisk carbonationpersistent head

◌ Aroma

The nose opens with bright lemon and green apple notes, followed by white grape undertones that suggest the restraint of this low-IBU brew. Coriander adds a citrus-peppery complexity, while bready wheat maltiness anchors the profile. A clear saline character lingers, marking the beer's distinctive minerality.

lemonytartcoriander, citruswhite grapebrotig

◐ Taste

The palate enters with gentle acidity that feels round and integrated rather than sharp or abrasive. The wheat-barley foundation provides a soft, biscuity malt sweetness that balances the lactic sourness. Coriander and salt work in concert with the yeast character to create a dry, mineral finish with lingering tartness.

round aciditylactic sournesswheat malt sweetnessmineral

◑ Finish

Dry and sour with excellent length, the saline note persists on the lips. The finish remains crisp and refreshing without any astringency.

drysoursaline persistence
82
hopIQ score
Aroma
84
Taste
82
Appearance
85
Finish
78
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Serve & Enjoy

How to get the most out of Original Ritterguts 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 Original Ritterguts 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 coriander, sour, tart character as Original Ritterguts Gose will score highly even if brewed in a different country or under a different sub-style name.

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