Day 11: The Goose Is Loose

Brewery Name: To Øl
Beer Style: Fruited Gose
ABV: 4.2%
Country: Denmark

Tasting Notes
Dive into the sensory experience of The Goose Is Loose.
• Appearance: Moderately red with a light haze and a delicate pink foam.
• Aroma: A vibrant bouquet of tart gooseberries, red currants, and black currants, evoking Danish summer fruits.
• Flavour: A harmonious blend of tart berry flavours balanced by residual sweetness, with a subtle salinity characteristic of the gose style.
• Mouthfeel: Light-bodied with crisp carbonation, leading to a refreshing and mildly tart finish.

This vibrant gose showcases the essence of Danish summer fruits, offering a balanced interplay between tartness and sweetness, making it a refreshing and unique experience.

About the Brewery: To Øl
Get to know the creators behind The Goose Is Loose.
• History and Legacy: Founded in 2010 by Tore Gynther and Tobias Emil Jensen, To Øl is a Danish microbrewery renowned for its innovative and diverse range of craft beers, distributing to over 50 countries worldwide.
• Philosophy: To Øl focuses on brewing a wide variety of styles, from hoppy IPAs to complex barrel-aged stouts, always aiming to push the boundaries of traditional brewing.
• Notable Creations: In addition to The Goose Is Loose, To Øl is acclaimed for beers like “Gose To Hollywood,” a fruity gose brewed with Californian oranges, and “Sur Yule,” a sour ale brewed with cherries and almonds.

The History of Gose (Pronounced goes-uh)
Explore the roots of this timeless beer style.
• Origins: Gose originated in Goslar, Germany, in the early 16th century. Brewed with at least 50% malted wheat, it is known for its tartness and saline character, traditionally attributed to the local water source.
• Evolution: The style gained popularity in Leipzig, becoming a regional specialty. Despite near extinction in the mid-20th century, gose experienced a revival in the 1980s and has since been embraced by craft brewers worldwide, often incorporating various fruits and spices.
• Key Characteristics: Gose is typically pale and hazy, with a tart, lemony flavour, moderate salinity, and low bitterness. Coriander and salt are traditional additions, with ABV generally ranging from 4% to 5%.
• Global Appeal: Today, gose enjoys international recognition, with brewers experimenting by adding fruits and other adjuncts to create unique interpretations of this historic style.

If You Like This Beer, You Might Also Enjoy…
Expand your horizons within this style.
If The Goose Is Loose excites your taste buds, you’ll love exploring other beers in this range. Here are a few recommendations:
• Living Fjords by Garage Beer Co. – A Berliner Weisse-style sour ale with vibrant flavours of mango, lime, and a hint of apricot, offering a balanced, fruity, and slightly tart experience.
• Mango Strawberry Cobbler Sour by WeldWerks Brewing Co. – A fruited sour ale crafted with strawberry and mango puree, vanilla, graham crackers, and milk sugart yet sweet profile reminiscent of a classic cobbler dessert.
• Piñata Party Smoked Pineapple Sour by Rye River Brewing – A smoked pineapple sour infused with tangy sweetness of pineapple and lime, complemented by a smoero chili, creating a bold and refreshing twist.

Discover these and more to continue your journey through the rich world of fruited sour ales.

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