Gose
Brewing a Classic German Beer for the Modern Era
by Fal Allen
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Pub Date Sep 07 2018 | Archive Date Jan 31 2019
Description
Explore the sensation of tart, fruity and refreshing Gose-style beers, popular in Germany centuries ago and experiencing a renaissance today. Follow the development of this lightly sour wheat beer as it grew, then bordered on extinction, before surging into popularity due to the enthusiasm and experimentation of American craft brewers.
Gose explores the history of this lightly sour wheat beer style, its traditional ingredients and special brewing techniques. Discover brewing methods from the Middle Ages and learn how to translate them to modern day beer. Learn about salinity, spices, and lactic acid as you experiment with Gose recipes from some of the best-known craft brewers of our time. This refreshing journey captures the innovation and experimentation that is occurring within the style and help you brew your own Gose-style beers.
A Note From the Publisher
Format: Paperback & eBook
Advance Praise
"I have over ten years' experience in sour beer production, including Gose. There is much I have learned from this book that will continue to help me in my professional career. Fal writes with such simple clarity and depth that brewers of all levels and beer enthusiasts alike can enjoy and benefit from this book."
—Ron Gansberg, Brewmaster, Cascade Brewing
"There is more to Gose than just coriander and salt. Fal Allen reveals its rich history while giving the reader an in-depth introduction to both modern and historic Gose-style beers, their ingredients, and their quirks. Follow Gose on its journey from the imperial city of Goslar into the Gosenschänke of Leipzig and on to craft breweries in the US and the world."
—Benedikt Rausch, Wilder Wald
"Fal takes us on a Dickensian journey through time, detailing what was, what is, and what may become of our beloved and mostly misunderstood Gose. Fal covers the depth and breadth of brewing Gose, with tips, clever tricks, and tasty anecdotes along the way. Whether you're a beer newbie or a master brewer, this book is required reading for all."
—Kristen England, Head Brewer, Bent Brewstillery
Marketing Plan
August 7: Press Release
August 15: Gose: Brewing a Classic German Beer for the Modern Era on sale on BrewersPublications.com
August 15 - August 22: Presale for Members of the Brewers Association and American Homebrewers Association
September 7: Public Release
Available Editions
| EDITION | Paperback |
| ISBN | 9781938469497 |
| PRICE | $19.95 (USD) |
Featured Reviews
Literary R, Reviewer
“Gose: Brewing a Classic German Beer for the Modern Era” by Fal Allen tells you everything you need to know about Gose-style beers, popular in Germany centuries ago and experiencing a renaissance today. You’ll learn the beer’s fascinating history, discovering brewing techniques from the Middle Ages that translate today to modern day beer. Includes details on salinity, spices, and lactic acid and help with creating your own Gose recipes from some of the best-known craft brewers of our time.
Highly recommended!
Pub Date 07 Sep 2018
Thanks to Brewers Publications and NetGalley for the review copy. Opinions are fully mine.
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Reviewer 311821
An exhaustive text on a style of beer that you didn't know that you wanted to drink or brew. I haven't seen Gose in any of the brewers near me (yet), but it certainly sounds like an interesting variation if you are into sour beers. Allen clearly did his homework when it came to writing this book. There is quite a bit of history and information on the beer style in general. He breaks these into three general categories to account for the way he beer has changed over time.
With so much information, and later on brewing recipes, it can be a bit dry and hard to get through. I read the book in fairly small chunks though, so it didn't drag for me as much as it might have otherwise. Allen also tries to include anecdotes to break up some of the more academic aspects of the book. Casual beer drinkers or brewers might not get a lot out of the book. Someone hooked on Gose or looking to try something new should definitely check it out. The images, especially of the distinctive bottles that were used in the past, are a nice addition.
Paul F, Reviewer
The author paid special tribute to a distinguished class of beer while tracing it back to its birthplace. The subject of this book, Gose, the beer of legend, goes way back into the foothills of Germany some 1,000 years ago, fittingly, in a town called Goslar. Dated sources indicated that the process of brewing beer then was not as refined as it is today. That comes as no surprise. Oh, how those poor Germans must have suffered.
The subsequent history of Gose from its very beginnings to present day were clearly defined. This well-written book came with many illustrations and made for an interesting read. I believe it's time for a cold one.
I offer my thanks to NetGalley and Brewery Publications for this ARC in exchange for an unbiased review.
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