Leipziger Gose 12 oz can

Leipziger Gose

Brewed by: Gasthaus & Gosebrauerei Bayerischer Bahnhof
Country: Germany
Style: Gose

ABV: 4.6%
BeerAdvocate.com rating: 87

Leipziger Gose originated in the small town of Goslar, Germany.  In search of bigger markets the Goslar breweries expanded to the trade towns of Halle and Leipzig, about 100 miles east. Leipziger Gose appeared there for the first time around 1738. The spread of the pilsner as well as the economic decline of eastern Germany contributed to the demise of this style of beer. In July of 2000, Thomas Schneider single-handedly revived the brewing of the original Leipziger Gose. 

Gose is a warm fermented beer that is usually brewed with at least 50% of the grain bill being malted wheat with the rest being malted barley, fruit syrups, such as lemon and coriander, and salt either added or as a component of the water used. It acquires its characteristic sourness through inoculation with Lactobacillus bacteria, which is not a hop tolerant bacteria, so only provides a light acidity. Wikipedia

The original Leipzig beer specialty, gose, gave its name to the brewery. Brought to Leipzig and named after the Gose river, the taste is refreshing, slightly sour and an excellent thirst quencher.  It is brewed with the addition of lactic acid, coriander, and salt. Gose is a top-fermented beer.

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Gasthaus & Gosebrauerei Bayerischer Bahnhof is a unique combination of restaurant, brewery, and event venue with roots stretching back to 1842. Originally built as a railway station, this historic site has undergone an impressive transformation since its careful renovation in 2000. Today, the Bayerische Bahnhof welcomes its guests with a charming ambiance, culinary delights, and house-brewed beers, while offering an unparalleled setting for a variety of events. Experience the successful symbiosis of tradition and contemporary enjoyment in one of Leipzig's oldest gastronomic hotspots.