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Ritterguts Spezial

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

A crossover of Belgian witbier and Leipzig Gose, brewed from several barley and wheat malts and seasoned with bergamot peel from southern Italy, Timut pepper from Nepal, coriander and salt. Bergamot gives a floral, perfumed citrus note, while the Timut pepper adds a grapefruit-like freshness and a light tingle on the tongue. Soft wheat and a gentle lactic tartness carry the spice, and the salt keeps the finish crisp and dry rather than sweet.

ABV
4.7%
Bitterness
Mild11 IBU
Citrus hop bitterness
SRM
pale gold3
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AWARDS

Bronze · 2019
World Beer Awards
Germany
★Bronze — World Beer Awards (Germany)
How it drinks· Its pace, balance and relationship to the style.
Pace
sessionsipper
Balance
malt-ledhop-led
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 trim frame with a clean break — the beer says what it needs to and moves on.

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

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Ritterguts Spezial

◎ Appearance

Pale straw yellow with exceptional clarity and a bright, effervescent quality. A modest white head forms quickly and recedes to a fine collar, leaving delicate lacing on the glass. The carbonation is crisp and visibly active, lending the beer a lively, refreshing presence.

pale strawbrilliant clarityfine carbonation

◌ Aroma

Bergamot leads the nose with a floral, perfumed citrus character that is both refined and inviting. Beneath this sits a subtle coriander note and a hint of the Timut pepper's grapefruit-like brightness. Soft wheat provides a gentle, grainy foundation without heavy grain or yeast-derived cloudiness in the bouquet.

bergamot citrusfloral and perfumedcoriander spicewheat grain

◐ Taste

Entry is clean and aromatic, with bergamot and pepper spice taking immediate precedence on the palate. The mid-palate reveals soft wheat character and a restrained lactic tartness that balances the floral and citrus notes without becoming tart or vinegary. Salt accentuates these elements, sharpening the palate and preventing sweetness from building, while the Timut pepper delivers a gentle tingle and lasting freshness.

citrus and floral spicegentle tartnesssalt-driven mineralitypeppery tingle

◑ Finish

The finish is crisp and dry, with salt lingering pleasantly and preventing any residual sweetness. Bergamot and pepper fade gradually, leaving a light, refreshing aftertaste that invites another sip.

dry and crispclean aftertaste
80
hopIQ score
Aroma
82
Taste
80
Appearance
82
Finish
78
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Serve & Enjoy

How to get the most out of Ritterguts Spezial

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 Ritterguts Spezial

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

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