Leipzig-Style Gose
German Origin Ale · Brewers Association 2025
2 SRM7 SRM
- OG
- 1.036 – 1.056
- FG
- 1.008 – 1.012
- ABV
- 4.4 – 5.4 %
- IBU
- 5 – 15
- Color
German Origin Ale · Brewers Association 2025
These beers typically contain malted barley and unmalted wheat, with some versions also containing oats. Salt (table salt) and coriander may be present in low amounts. A Gose brewed with fruit(s), spices (other than salt or coriander), darker malts or other ingredients is categorized as Contemporary-Style Gose. Carbonation is high to very high. Effervescent. When using these guidelines as the basis for evaluating entries at competitions, brewers may be asked to provide supplemental information about entries in this category to allow for accurate evaluation of diverse entries. Such information might include whether coriander, salt, or <i>Brettanomyces</i> is used, and other information about the brewing process.
Straw to light amber
Clear to hazy. Haze may or may not be from yeast.
Malt sweetness and attributes are not present to very low
Not present
Not present to low
Medium to high lactic acid character should be present and expressed as a sharp, refreshing sourness. These beers are not excessively aged.
Low to medium-low
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Style guideline data is the work of its respective publishers, reproduced here for reference: BJCP · Brewers Association · Norbrygg · SHBF · Danske Øldommere.