Pilot Series Arschgeweih Gose
Draft service into a half-pint snifter at Cigar City Brewing tasting room in Tampa. A: Hazy, light golden color with one finger of diminishing white foam head. Scant lacing remains on the glass. S: Raw coriander seed with some hard minerality come together in a smell of greater-than-expected intensity but generating interest that is average at best. T: Begins dry, with dominant coriander that pervades throughout. Hard minerals develop into the middle and linger to the finish where soft wheat blankets the palate. Lemon-lime soda lingers late. M: Thin to medium viscosity, mostly dehydrating but also slightly coating on the palate, with low carbonation. D: Boldly flavored with savory spices and mineral salts, this gose's sensory qualities are straight-forward and focused but not nearly as nuanced or interesting as those brewed by Cascade Brewing of Portland. The flavor profile encountered here may pair well with savory foods, especially roasted chicken or pork.