Anderson Valley The Kimmie, The Yink & The Holy Gose
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Tasting Notes
The aroma leads with lemon zest and a faint brininess that's characteristic of the style, backed by soft wheat and mild coriander. On the palate, the saltiness is present but restrained, playing off a gentle tartness that keeps things lively without being sharp. The body is light and slightly hazy, with a clean, dry finish that fades quickly. It's an approachable example of the style — sour and saline in balance rather than in competition.
About the Brewery
Anderson Valley Brewing Company is based in Boonville, California, a small town in the Anderson Valley wine region of Mendocino County, where they've operated since 1987. They're well known in the craft beer community for their Boont Amber Ale and a lineup that leans into accessible, well-made styles without chasing trends too aggressively. The brewery has a long-standing reputation for consistency and has expanded its sour and specialty offerings, including this gose, as the category gained mainstream traction.
Food Pairings
The salt and acidity in a gose make it a natural match for raw or lightly dressed oysters, since the brine echoes the mineral quality of the shellfish without overwhelming it. Grilled white fish with a squeeze of lemon works well because the beer's tartness mirrors the citrus and cuts any richness from the char. A simple goat cheese salad pairs cleanly, as the salinity bridges the tangy cheese and bright greens. Fish tacos with a lime crema are another strong fit — the carbonation and acidity cut through the fat while complementing the citrus notes already in the dish.
Style Guide
Gose is a German wheat ale style originating in Goslar and historically associated with Leipzig, where it developed a regional following before nearly disappearing in the twentieth century. It's defined by the addition of salt and coriander during brewing, which gives it a distinctive savory-tart profile that sets it apart from other wheat beers. The sourness typically comes from lactic acid fermentation, placing it in the sour ale family, though it's generally lighter in acidity than a Berliner Weisse or Belgian lambic. ABV usually runs low, between 4% and 5%, keeping the body thin and the flavor profile clean rather than complex.