The hottest new thirst quencher this summer is the tart gose (“goes-uh”), an ancient German brew spiced with salt to round out its sourness.
That sodium also provides an electrolytic jolt—perfect for long days in the sun or a post-exercise cooldown. Here are a few of the best.
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Guava and passion fruit provide this tart and tingly beer with a pink tint and tropical perfume. Rosé fans will love the combination of sparkling carbonation and light fruitiness.
The sea salt–seasoned blend of three beers—kölsch, Berliner weisse, and gose—is infused with bitter black lime, which gives it an invigorating citrus pop.
A Boulder-brewed gose, it’s flavored with lime and tastes like a cross between an icy Corona and a salt-rimmed margarita. It’s just right for taco night or with guacamole and chips.
This Vermont gose is distinguished by a traditional dose of coriander, which lends a bit of pepper and lemon to the dry-finishing standout. It’s an ideal complement to a barbecue.
Connecticut’s Two Roads uses former milk tankers to produce sour beers like this fruity refresher, which sits at the intersection of sweet and tart.
