Purtse Brewery Strawberry Smooch

Name: Purtse Brewery Strawberry Smooch
Brand: Beer
SKU: 652964541603daeb2653a1b3
Availability: OutOfStock
Rating: 3.41 (1236 reviews)

Gose 4.7 º

Purtse Brewery

Strawberry Smooch is a vibrant, fruit-forward Gose that leads with an intense, authentic strawberry purée character. The base features a delicate foundation of wheat and pilsner malts, providing a soft, doughy backdrop for the heavy fruit addition. Fermented with Kölsch yeast for a clean, crisp profile, the beer exhibits a refined lactic acidity derived from a twenty-four-hour souring process with kefir yogurt. A distinct trace of Himalayan salt creates a savory, mouthwatering counterpoint to the tart berries, resulting in a refreshing, dry finish that emphasizes fruit purity without any hop interference or lactose sweetness.

Appearance. Deep pink to soft red hue (SRM 4-7, fruit-influenced); moderate to full haze from wheat and strawberry purée solids. Moderate white head with a faint pink tint, showing good retention and tight bubbles.

Aroma. High intensity of fresh, ripe strawberry dominates the nose. A clean, lemony lactic tartness from the kefir yogurt culture follows, supported by a light, doughy wheat malt character. No hop aroma is present; a subtle mineral-like saltiness anchors the fruitiness.

Taste. Immediate, sharp impression of tart strawberry and bright lactic acidity. A moderate bready malt flavor provides a brief foundation before the Himalayan salt emerges, providing a savory, mouthwatering quality that enhances the fruit. Zero hop bitterness or flavor. The finish is very dry and crisp with a lingering, refreshing berry tartness.

Mouthfeel. Medium-light body with a slightly rounded, tingly texture due to the salt and fruit solids. High, effervescent carbonation. Very low alcohol warmth; clean and refreshing without any astringency.

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