Hertl - Vintage Gurken Gose (flaschengereift)

What began as a provocative idea has matured over the years into a true rarity. The bottle-aged Vintage Cucumber Gose impressively showcases the depth and elegance inherent in this extraordinary beer style. This package combines various vintages, each reflecting its own unique period of maturation and characteristics. Through several years of bottle aging, the originally fresh and spritzy flavor profile has evolved from vintage to vintage. The acidity becomes softer and more harmonious with age, the salt is more finely integrated, and the cucumber no longer presents itself loudly, but rather complex, elegant, and almost vinous. Each vintage brings its own individual nuances – influenced by aging time, storage, and the interplay of ingredients. The lively Gose base with lactic acid bacteria continues to form the foundation, but bottle aging adds additional depth: subtle oxidative notes, lightly earthy cucumber aromas, delicate herbal hints of coriander, and a dry and elegant structure. Some vintages almost resemble sparkling wine, while others show more spice and maturity – an exciting comparison within a single set.