My Gose is a salt bomb

[alwarhol]

Hi all,

I just brewed my first Gose and I’m wondering if I need to dump it or just be patient. It’s been fermenting for about 12 days and I sampled a bit when I took a gravity reading on day 12. It was like a warm salt bomb went off in my mouth - so bad! I was planning to let it ferment for 3 weeks before bottling, but don’t want to waste the time if it’s not going to sour. Should I just dump it or wait?

 

[Nosybear]

The salt level won't change so if it's too salty for you, dump it. Gose has noticeable, but not overwhelming, saltiness.

 

[dmtaylor]

IMO, Gose should have an almost imperceptible amount of salt which enhances the beer and doesn't ruin it.

Sorry you were misled, man. Unfortunately, overdoing everything is the American way.