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Kirsch Gose

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Tart cherry, sea salt and subtle coriander meet an effervescent, sour finish in this Gose, made with real cherry juice. It has 4.7% ABV and 18 IBU, with Pilsner and wheat malt and Spalt Select hops. Victory calls it a spin on an old-world German classic, limited to a run from April through August in 16 oz four-packs of cans.

ABV
4.7%
Bitterness
Lightly bitter18 IBU
SRM
pale gold3
PaceSession
Where this beer sits
Body
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
drysweet
Bitterness
mildbitter
Texture
crispcreamy
Balance
malt-forwardhop-forward
What makes this beer itself
tartsourfruity
tart
sour
fruity
salty
coriander
wheat
Aroma
The nose leads with bright tart cherry and a subtle mineral saltiness that recalls the style's traditional heritage.
not found:hoppy,caramel,clean,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Kirsch Gose

◎ Appearance

Pale straw yellow with excellent clarity and a fine, persistent white head that clings to the glass in delicate rings. The carbonation is visibly lively, with a steady stream of fine bubbles rising through the bright body. The overall presentation is clean and inviting, characteristic of a well-executed Gose.

pale straw yellowbrilliant clarityfine Schaumkleidenhighly carbonated

◌ Aroma

The nose leads with bright tart cherry and a subtle mineral saltiness that recalls the style's traditional heritage. Beneath lies a gentle herbal coriander note and a soft, grainy wheat character that grounds the composition without dominating. A faint spicy complexity from the Spalt Select hops adds further dimension to an otherwise clean and inviting bouquet.

tart cherrysea salt mineralcoriander spicewheat grain

◐ Taste

The palate opens with immediate tartness and a tingly, mouth-puckering sourness from the fermentation and cherry juice, balanced by a subtle saline minerality that enhances rather than overwhelms. Mid-palate reveals soft wheat malts and a whisper of coriander, while the low bitterness (18 IBU) remains restrained, allowing the fruit and salt to remain center stage. The interplay of sour, salty, and fruity elements creates a layered, refreshingly complex drinking experience.

tart cherry dominantsalty mineralityeffervescent sournesswheat malt base

◑ Finish

The finish is crisp and dry, with the acidity lingering pleasantly and the sea salt providing a lingering mineral edge that carries into a clean, refreshing aftertaste. The wine-like sourness fades gently, leaving the palate cleansed and ready for the next sip.

dry and crisplingering tartnessmineral fade
78
hopIQ score
Aroma
78
Taste
80
Appearance
82
Finish
75
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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