Gose is a German sour beer named after the Gose River, characterized by its unique tartness from lactic fermentation and the addition of salt and coriander. Historically, its origins trace back to Goslar, known for mineral-rich water that imparted a briny flavor to the beer. It gained prominence in Leipzig, which was dubbed Gosenstadt. Gose features a refreshing, light body and an alcohol content of 4-5%. After facing near extinction, it has become popular among craft brewers worldwide, noted for its savory taste reminiscent of a dirty martini and ideal for summer enjoyment.
Gose is a historic German ale in the sour category, brewed using lactic fermentation to create a tart, acidic flavor profile. What makes gose stand out from other sours is the addition of salt and coriander.
Gose is famed for its salinity, allegedly stemming from the Gose River's rich mineral deposits. Today, salt is added along with coriander for a refreshingly tart beer with a light body.
The first mentions of gose date back to 1332, with links to early brewing in Goslar, where mineral-rich water contributed to the beer's briny character.
Though it originated in Goslar, gose found its foothold in Leipzig, which became known as Gosenstadt, the gose town.
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