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Westbrook Gose

South Carolina
United States
Westbrook Brewing Gose beer
Judges Ratings 
1 Review
94
Aroma:
23 / 24
Flavor:
38 / 40
Appearance:
6 / 6
Mouthfeel:
9 / 10
Overall Impression:
18 / 20
Description 

This is our interpretation of Gose (pronounced “Gose-uh”), a traditional German-style sour wheat beer brewed with coriander and salt. Once nearly extinct, this very refreshing style is making a comeback.

Beverage Profile
ABV: 
4.0%
IBUs: 
5
Judges Review 
Rodney A. Tillinghast's picture
Judges Rating:
94
Aroma:
23 / 24
Appearance:
6 / 6
Flavor:
38 / 40
Mouthfeel:
9 / 10
Overall Impression:
18 / 20

Out of the can poured a hazy, dark yellow brew, with a limited head that fell relatively swiftly. Out of the chute, aromas of lemon zest, coriander and fresh dough arose from the glass. These notes were supported by significant bursts of acidity, along with a subtle funky character. Flavors detected were citrus and the aforementioned coriander along with a bedrock of saltiness and acidity. There was a very low bitterness level, as well as no apparent hop flavors. It finished remarkably dry, which reinforced the refreshing nature of the beer. The salt component seems more apparent in the finish, as it sticks to your tongue while the sourness remains. It was indeed slightly puckering, not in an unpleasant, astringent sense, but was actually more candy-like. I enjoyed its slightly barnyard/earthy character, and while the acidity carried the nose, the salty flavor dominated the finish and aftertaste. A touch more carbonation would have been more true to style, but overall, it was a quite refreshing and sophisticated beer, and would be a perfect entry to all that are interested in the delving into the historical Gose style.

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