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A traditional German sour ale brewed with lactobacillus, salt, and coriander — refreshingly crisp with bright lemon notes and a vibrant salinity. Won back-to-back GABF gold medals in 2015 and 2016, the beer that put Reuben's on the map.

ABV
4.3%
Bitterness
Mild
Citrus hop bitterness
SRM
golden5
PaceSession

AWARDS

Gold · 2015
Great American Beer Festival 2015
★Gold — Great American Beer Festival 2015
Where this beer sits
Body
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
drysweet
Bitterness
mildbitter
Texture
crispcreamy
Balance
malt-forwardhop-forward
What makes this beer itself
citrusysourcoriander
citrusy
sour
coriander
salty
mineral
herbal
Aroma
Inviting brightness from tart lemon zest and light citrus, underscored by subtle herbaceous notes from coriander and a mineral salinity that immediately recalls the beer's traditional salt additions.
also:wheat
not found:hoppy,caramel,fruity,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Gose

◎ Appearance

Pale straw yellow with excellent clarity and bright, effervescent carbonation. A fine white head forms readily and clings to the glass with delicate lacing, showing good retention despite the low alcohol and light body.

pale goldencrystal clearfine carbonationpersistent lace

◌ Aroma

Inviting brightness from tart lemon zest and light citrus, underscored by subtle herbaceous notes from coriander and a mineral salinity that immediately recalls the beer's traditional salt additions. The noble hop character remains understated, allowing the lactic tang and spice to dominate.

bright lemoncoriander spicemineral salinitysubtle herbs

◐ Taste

Entry is crisp and refreshingly tart, with the salt amplifying thirst-quenching acidity without oversalting the palate. Mid-palate develops clean wheat malt character with a whisper of coriander warmth, while bitterness remains low and restrained—the sour itself carries the palate's primary tension.

brisk aciditysaline snapwheat malt baselow bitterness

◑ Finish

Clean, dry finish with lingering citrus and salt playing against fading malt sweetness. The aftertaste remains refreshingly mineral and slightly herbal, inviting the next sip.

dry mineralpersistent citrus
88
hopIQ score
Aroma
87
Taste
89
Appearance
86
Finish
88
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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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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