Hello beer lovers and welcome to another edition of the
NorCal Beer Blog's brew review.
Tonight’s featured beer is Anderson Valley Brewing Company
Briney Melon Gose. I had the opportunity to try this beverage at the 2016 SF
Beer Week Opening Gala and I completely dug it.
Commercial description: “Born from our passion for
experimentation, our Briney Melon Gose boasts a thirst-quenching tartness that
is perfectly balanced by subtle watermelon flavors and aromas. Gentle additions
of sea salt create a refreshing harmony between the acidity and fruity sweetness
leading to clean, dry finish.”
Let’s get started!
Appearance: Pours
a pale golden color with a dense white head leaving spotty lacing.
Aroma: Melon,
lemon, sea salt, green apple, wheat, biscuit and pale malts, slight spice and a
yeasty earthiness.
Taste: Watermelon,
tart citrus, sea salt, wheat, biscuit/cracker, white grape, green apple with
some yeast spiciness and earthiness.
Overall: Great
mix of sweet, sour and salty Anderson Valley Brewing Company Briney Melon Gose
is extremely enjoyable. This 4.2% ABV
offering is crisp and clean, smooth and refreshing and a wonderful session
beverage. Two enthusiastic thumbs up!
Cheers!
Mark Harvey
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