Samuel Adams continues to expand their Small Batch Series in 2012. On the schedule is Verloren, and gose. There aren’t a lot of U.S. brewers making a gose, especially a brewery as large as Boston Beer. That’s probably why they dubbed it “Verloren” or “lost” beer . (It’s Dutch.) The style originated in Goselar, Germany in the 18th century. Gose became very popular the adjacent city of Leipzig, Germany due to a lot of local breweries brewing the style. Gose all but died out during WWII due to brewery closings. Expect this beer to have a touch of sourness, with notes of lemon & salt.
A link to the ales of Saxony that had all but vanished, Gose is a peculiar yet captivating brew. With a base of an unfiltered wheat ale, it’s vivid and refreshing yet also has a softness to it. The flavor is brought to life by an unexpected touch of salt for a mineral quality, and coriander for a peppery spice. The result is an unusual and delicate brew that’s full of flavors to discover. Batch #1
Style: Gose
Hops: Saaz
Malts: 2 Row Pale, Munich, Malted & Unmalted Wheat
Adjuncts: Coriander, Salt
Availability: 22oz bottles
Arrival: TBA
6% ABV
The series to date features Tasman Red, Griffin’s Bow, The Vixen, and Third Voyage.
Potential Additions in 2012: Dark Depths, Cinder Bock, and now Verloren.
