Stillwater Gose Gone WIld

Stillwater Gose Gone Wild

Brewer's Description: 

"It’s no secret that we like to party, and sometimes it gets wild. So we took Westbrook’s refreshing Gose and cranked up the volume a bit, adding a massive dose of Citra & Amarillo hops, then fermented it various strains of Brettanomyces...Go Westbrook, it’s your birthday, get funky!!" -Brian (Stillwater Artisanal)

Since this labeled leaked to the public a month or two ago I have been anxiously hoping it would hit the shelves of Maine. Today the anticipation is over as it has popped up at any beer store that has a clue ! If your not familiar with Westbrook's canned gose I would recommend seeking it out as it is a flavor packed tart, crushable can of beer that is mostly just available in the South Carolina area but appears in NYC and a few other random spots occasionally as well. Anyhow, this is a new "remix" series that has evolved from the relationships of Stillwater and some other breweries like Omnipollo and this most recent releases with Westbrook. Stay tuned for another review of Westbrook's remix of Stillwater's Cellar Door called Back Door coming this week !

Now lets get to drinking this...

My Thoughts: 

Pours a hazy yellow golden color with two fingers of sticky white foam. Nose is punchy with citrus, yuzu, grapefruit, lime, hints of barnyard brett fresh grass and fresh sea water. Palate follows nicely, bright citrus acidity, lemon, lime, even some flint like stuff going on in here that adds a nice complexity. Cranked up is a great way to describe this, sour,  juicy puckering acidity, mellow salinity, round wheat... wow nice soft mouthfeel, great carbonation ! Tasty.

Buy, Forage & Hoard or Pass By ?

Im gonna hoard this ! At least as much as I can afford at the $10.99 price tag its probably a beer I would crack once a week throughout the summer, this beer is made for hot summer days and pairs great with a order of sushi or spicy Indian, Thai or Mexican fare. I say reach deep into your pockets and grab a fair share of these to sip through the summer season !

Final Rating: 

AROMA 8/10   APPEARANCE 4/5   TASTE 9/10   PALATE 5/5   OVERALL 16/20

Final Score:

4.2 out of 5