Leipziger Gose

Leipziger Gose is a top-fermenting wheat beer {60% wheat, 40% barley malt} with coriander, salt, and lactic acid bacteria added in the boil. It is a 4.5% alc/vol eclectic beer whose name evokes a close relationship to the renowned Lambic/Geuze breweries in the Valley Senne nearby Brussels, Belgium. Very bright gold, fairly clear, spritzy. The aroma suggests a hint of apple-skin, champagne-like with leafy undertones. Flavor is quite complex with notes of plums, herbs, lemon, orange, and coriander on the palate and a subtly refreshing sharpness provided by the addition of salt. The finish is dry with the lactic acid bacteria providing refreshing undertones. Earthly, dry, malt and a hint of fruitcake are apparent.