Here We Gose Again, Raspberry Gose (Philly Sour)

[SteveH aka shetc]

Day 8 for the blackberry gose. SG was 1.043, currently at 1.011, or ~4.4% ABV. Using a Duotest pH strip, pH is ~3.5 - I'm not sure how much the berries added to that. That sample was nicely in balance for the tartness and the fruit. I need to try another sample as I'm not sure the salt flavor is there. Trying to figure out how to add more salt without exposing the beer to the air. Perhaps dissolve some into solution and then shoot it in.

 

[jdubdvdt]

Day 8 for the blackberry gose. SG was 1.043, currently at 1.011, or ~4.4% ABV. Using a Duotest pH strip, pH is ~3.5 - I'm not sure how much the berries added to that. That sample was nicely in balance for the tartness and the fruit. I need to try another sample as I'm not sure the salt flavor is there. Trying to figure out how to add more salt without exposing the beer to the air. Perhaps dissolve some into solution and then shoot it in.

View attachment 881800

3.5 pH is still within range for a Gose and the tartness from the berries plays with that nicely. How were your mash temps?

Regarding salt, that seems to be a point of preference from the judges. I see it both ways where some think it's salty and others think it's light on salt. It could probably be increased I think since the fruit really changes what you're picking up.

If you wanted to inject it I think that's a great idea. I would send it in through the gas port if you can. Probably would want to make a concentrated solution maybe do 4g salt in 2-4oz of boiled water. That should give you rough 20-25% increase in salinity. I'd be afraid to overdo it so. It may be best to test per glass to find how much salt you'd like.

I have been considering increasing the salt level in mine by about 20-30%.

 

[SteveH aka shetc]

First official carbonated sample of the Moleberry Gose. No need to add any salt after all (might be a tad too much for some palates but I'm a salt kinda guy). Very delish in my humble opinion, and the Philly Sour worked really well.

 

[jdubdvdt]

First official carbonated sample of the Moleberry Gose. No need to add any salt after all (might be a tad too much for some palates but I'm a salt kinda guy). Very delish in my humble opinion, and the Philly Sour worked really well.

View attachment 882240

Beautiful.

I was raised in the South - you better believe I love salt. I think from what I researched it is on the higher end of the salt levels, but goes well with sweet/sour/salty vibe.

Glad you like it!
Thanks for the update and photo!

 

[SteveH aka shetc]

Beautiful.

I was raised in the South - you better believe I love salt. I think from what I researched it is on the higher end of the salt levels, but goes well with sweet/sour/salty vibe.

Glad you like it!
Thanks for the update and photo!

Thanks very much for your help!

 

[jdubdvdt]

Poured a pint today to celebrate Bronze BoS at the recent competition. 40 points and some great comments that will continue to hone this recipe.