Jagged Mountain Brewery Grouse Mountain Blood Orange Gose
What the brewers say
“This crisp, mouthwatering sour ale is brewed with more than 200 pounds of blood orange puree, giving this historical style a refreshing aroma and flavor of fresh-squeezed orange juice. The light addition of sea salt helps round out the sour character, allowing it to be very drinkable and thirst-quenching.”
What our panel thought
Aroma: “Light citrus and grapefruit pith, and orange, grapefruit, and lime, complemented by light lactic sourness. Fruity and juicy on the nose, with an ever-so-slight wheat character malt at the back.”
Flavor: “Starts off with light sweetness and orange juiciness, and then becomes very tart citrus and lightly pithy. Notes of hops bitterness come in, along with lemon and lime. Strong lactic acid and bright acidity that linger in the back and on the cheeks. Salt carries throughout and is really fantastic. The finish is clean and sweet and tart, inviting you back for another sip.”
Overall: “Huge citrus bomb that has great tartness and sweetness with acidity that’s through the roof—like a Warheads candy. Juicy and thirst-quenching, and the touch of salt would make you want to drink more, while hitting the spot. An interesting contrast of flavors with some complexity and character.”
