I received a digital ARC copy from netgalley.com in exchange for an honest review.

I found the book to be interesting, but got bored at times by the author's writing, did like all the different beer terminology, along with how they are made, the historical information on Gose beer and easily could have been a shorter read.

From the publisher; 'Explore the sensation of tart, fruity and refreshing Gose-style beers, popular in Germany centuries ago and experiencing a renaissance today. Follow the development of this lightly sour wheat beer as it grew, then bordered on extinction, before surging into popularity due to the enthusiasm and experimentation of American craft brewers'.

Allen tells you everything you need too know how to brew your own Gose beer, recipes, suggestions, even tells you how to pour one and what glass to use.

Definitely a decent book for anyone who aspires to brew their own version of this tart, fruity popular Germany Gose style beer.

I learned a lot reading this book and I enjoyed reading about the history of Gose Beer. When the author wrote about the technical aspects of the beer I lost interest. The author also includes recipes for the home brewer. I really liked the historical illustrations of Gose Beer. It is obvious that the author has a real passion for the subject. The first part of the book will appeal to the casual beer drinker. The second part of the book is meant for the serious home brewer. Enjoy rediscovering this lost beer

Gose and other sour beers have quickly become my favorites. This book was very in depth and technical about how to properly brew your own.

An exhaustive text on a style of beer that you didn't know that you wanted to drink or brew. I haven't seen Gose in any of the brewers near me (yet), but it certainly sounds like an interesting variation if you are into sour beers. Allen clearly did his homework when it came to writing this book. There is quite a bit of history and information on the beer style in general. He breaks these into three general categories to account for the way he beer has changed over time.

With so much information, and later on brewing recipes, it can be a bit dry and hard to get through. I read the book in fairly small chunks though, so it didn't drag for me as much as it might have otherwise. Allen also tries to include anecdotes to break up some of the more academic aspects of the book. Casual beer drinkers or brewers might not get a lot out of the book. Someone hooked on Gose or looking to try something new should definitely check it out. The images, especially of the distinctive bottles that were used in the past, are a nice addition.

The author paid special tribute to a distinguished class of beer while tracing it back to its birthplace. The subject of this book, Gose, the beer of legend, goes way back into the foothills of Germany some 1,000 years ago, fittingly, in a town called Goslar. Dated sources indicated that the process of brewing beer then was not as refined as it is today. That comes as no surprise. Oh, how those poor Germans must have suffered.

The subsequent history of Gose from its very beginnings to present day were clearly defined. This well-written book came with many illustrations and made for an interesting read. I believe it's time for a cold one.

I offer my thanks to NetGalley and Brewery Publications for this ARC in exchange for an unbiased review.

I got a copy of this book from NetGalley. I decided to read this book because I'm trying to learn a lot about beer and alcohol because I find it interesting. Sadly I did not enjoy this book.
The one thing I did find interesting about this book is all the different beer terminology and the basics of how they are made. I didn't really know more about them before reading the book. 

But that's about all that I found interesting. The writing style was super dry and boring, I couldn't keep my mind on the story and found myself skimming a lot. Gose had a lot of historical information, and if the book had been shorter I think it could have been more interesting. 

In the end I gave the book 1 star on Goodreads.

In what has to be the high watermark from here on out regarding books about Gose beer (I don't know what's all out there, so I can't be too certain), Fal Allen constructs what's best described as a textbook, but for the Gose style. It's rife with explanatory figures and pictures that serve to clarify points and/or instruct would-be brewers; the history (what Allen could accumulate, from what I gather) is lovingly presented on the front end of the book and points out the unique and peculiar path that the Gose has taken to its current iteration.

There's a ton of (presumably invaluable aggregated) information on how to go about creating a Gose (along with numerous recipes), and you're littered with suggestions if you wish to take slight divergences on getting your final product (e.g. how/when to sour the beer), which may be backed up by Allen with scientific data, stories regarding trial and error, or a bit of both.

It'll even tell you how to pour one, and what kind of glass to use.

Food history is an awesome subgenre, and this book is a deserving addition to the collection. I was already a fan of the Gose, so this makes me a lot of things---appreciative, wowed, and, most importantly, thirsty.

Many thanks to NetGalley and Brewers Publications for the advance copy.

“Gose: Brewing a Classic German Beer for the Modern Era” by Fal Allen tells you everything you need to know about Gose-style beers, popular in Germany centuries ago and experiencing a renaissance today. You’ll learn the beer’s fascinating history, discovering brewing techniques from the Middle Ages that translate today to modern day beer. Includes details on salinity, spices, and lactic acid and help with creating your own Gose recipes from some of the best-known craft brewers of our time.
Highly recommended!

Pub Date 07 Sep 2018

Thanks to Brewers Publications and NetGalley for the review copy. Opinions are fully mine.

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