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Westbrook's nationally recognised German-style gose — tart and quenching, brewed with wheat, sea salt and coriander. Bright lemony acidity meets a clean saline snap over a light, crisp wheat body, finishing dry and zesty. It's the beer that made Westbrook a household name among American beer geeks and helped spark the gose revival stateside.

ABV
4%
Bitterness
Mild
Citrus hop bitterness
SRM
pale gold2
PaceSession
Where this beer sits
Body
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
drysweet
Bitterness
mildbitter
Texture
crispcreamy
Balance
malt-forwardhop-forward
What makes this beer itself
tartsourcitrusy
tart
sour
citrusy
salty
wheat
coriander
Aroma
The nose opens with bright lemon and citrus notes, underscored by a subtle saline character that distinguishes the style.
also:bready
not found:hoppy,caramel,fruity,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Gose

◎ Appearance

Pale straw yellow with exceptional clarity and a bright, luminous quality. The head is fine and delicate, dissipating quickly but leaving a thin layer of lacing around the glass. Carbonation is crisp and visible, lending vibrancy to the overall presentation.

pale strawcrystal clearfine carbonation

◌ Aroma

The nose opens with bright lemon and citrus notes, underscored by a subtle saline character that distinguishes the style. Herbal coriander emerges in the mid-range, complemented by a faint wheat grain sweetness. The overall impression is clean and inviting, with no aggressive hoppy or yeasty dominance.

bright lemonsea salt snapherbal corianderwheaten grain

◐ Taste

The palate enters with pronounced tartness and lemony acidity that immediately engages the tongue. The wheat base provides a light, clean structure, while sea salt and coriander weave through the mid-palate with precision and restraint. Bitterness is minimal, allowing the tart and saline elements to drive the flavor arc toward a crisp, dry conclusion.

tart aciditywheat lightnesssaline edgecoriander spice

◑ Finish

The finish is dry and zesty, with lingering citrus and a subtle saline minerality that encourages another sip. The aftertaste remains clean, fading gracefully without any cloying sweetness or heavy residue.

dry and zestymineral minerality
82
hopIQ score
Aroma
82
Taste
83
Appearance
80
Finish
81
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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