Judge’s Review: 91 Rating – Carousel Blood Orange Gose by Wiley Roots Brewing Co.

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By Brad Darnell

Judges Rating: 91
Aroma: 22
Appearance: 5
Flavor: 37
Mouthfeel: 10
Overall Impression: 17

Carousel Blood Orange Gose by Wiley Roots Brewing Co. is being judged according to the 2021 BJCP Style Guidelines, Category 29A – Fruit Beer.
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A slightly hazy straw gold beer fills the glass in front of me and it supports a small, thin layer of tight-bubbled white head with medium retention that leaves a patchy lace behind. The initial aroma is moderate lactic sourness with soft blood orange and sea salt. My initial sip yields a pleasantly tart beer with blood orange underneath and supported by light sea salt and a medium-light doughy malt. The body is fairly light and crisp.
Faint floral coriander lives underneath the prominent nose, and there are no other noted aromas. The flavor is balanced with a doughy malt supporting the lactic sourness and blood orange acidity. A dry finish and clean fermentation allow for a lingering acidity and tartness that is bright and fresh. Carbonation is medium-low, and there is no alcohol warmth, creaminess or astringency. In all, this is a fine gose; the fruit addition mixes nicely without covering up the base style.