The Bruery Goses Are Red 4Pk

The Bruery Goses Are Red 4Pk is a foeder-aged fruited gose brewed with Syrah grapes, bottled at 5.6% ABV from Bruery Terreux in California. The addition of whole Syrah grapes and extended time in oak foeders produces a striking beer that blurs the line between a classic gose and a dry rosé wine — a combination rarely attempted and even more rarely executed this well.

Quick Facts: ABV: 5.6%  |  Origin: California, United States  |  Style: Foeder-Aged Fruited Gose  |  Brewery: The Bruery / Bruery Terreux

Production & Heritage

The Bruery was founded in 2008 by Patrick Rue in Placentia, California, and quickly earned a reputation for experimental, boundary-pushing ales. Bruery Terreux operates as the dedicated sour and wild ale arm of the operation, specializing in barrel-aged and foeder-aged fermentations. Goses Are Red starts as a wheat-based gose and undergoes aging in large oak foeders with the addition of Syrah grapes, which contribute the beer's distinctive deep amber-to-red hue and vinous character. The result is a hybrid that retains the traditional salt and tartness of a gose while layering in the tannic, fruit-forward qualities of the grape varietal.

Tasting Notes

Aroma: Floral and botanical notes arrive first, followed by ripe red berries — raspberry and strawberry — with a faint undercurrent of oak. There is a subtle wine-like quality reminiscent of a dry rosé.

Taste: The entry is tart and bright, with pie cherry and raspberry leading the way. Mid-palate, Syrah grape sweetness emerges alongside strawberry, balanced by a clean wheat bite and a measured touch of salt. A light coriander spice surfaces toward the finish, adding complexity without heaviness.

Finish: Dry and crisp, with lingering oak and a hint of tannic grip from the grapes. The salt lifts the aftertaste, leaving a clean, refreshing close that invites the next sip.

How to Drink Goses Are Red

This gose drinks best chilled, around 40–45°F, poured into a tulip glass or wine glass to let the aromatic complexity open up. It is an exceptionally sessionable beer at 5.6% ABV and rewards straightforward drinking without embellishment. For cocktail-curious drinkers, try a Gose Spritz — combining it with a splash of elderflower liqueur and sparkling water for an effervescent warm-weather sipper. A Berliner Shandy, mixing the gose with fresh lemonade, plays up the tart citrus notes. A Grape Radler, blending it with a small measure of white grape juice and a squeeze of lime, amplifies the vinous fruit character.

Best For

• Introducing wine drinkers to sour beer through a familiar rosé-like profile
• Warm-weather cookouts and outdoor gatherings where sessionability matters
• Gifting to craft beer enthusiasts who appreciate experimental brewing
• Pairing alongside a charcuterie spread or cheese board

Frequently Asked Questions

What does Goses Are Red taste like? Goses Are Red delivers bright raspberry and cherry tartness layered with Syrah grape sweetness, a gentle salt note, and a dry, oak-touched finish — closer in character to a tart rosé wine than a typical gose.

How does Goses Are Red compare to Anderson Valley gose beers? Anderson Valley's gose lineup, including Briney Melon and The Kimmie, The Yink & The Holy Gose, leans toward traditional gose with melon or fruit additions, while Goses Are Red distinguishes itself through foeder aging and the use of Syrah grapes, which add tannic structure and a pronounced vinous quality not found in Anderson Valley's range.

Is Goses Are Red good for beginners? Its low 5.6% ABV and approachable rosé-like character make it an excellent entry point for anyone curious about sour beer, especially drinkers already familiar with dry wine.

Where is Goses Are Red made? Goses Are Red is produced by Bruery Terreux, the sour and wild ale division of The Bruery, based in Placentia, California.

What foods pair well with Goses Are Red? Soft-ripened cheeses like brie or camembert complement the tartness without competing. Grilled shrimp or ceviche match the beer's salinity and brightness. Prosciutto and fresh melon echo its fruit-forward profile. A simple arugula salad with goat cheese and berry vinaigrette mirrors the rosé-like qualities, and dark chocolate with dried cherries provides a satisfying contrast to the dry finish.

What sizes does Goses Are Red come in? Goses Are Red is available as a 4-pack of cans, which is the standard retail format for this release.

Is Goses Are Red worth the price? Goses Are Red positions as a premium craft offering within the fruited gose category; the foeder-aging process and use of whole Syrah grapes justify a price point above standard gose releases, and the 4-pack format provides solid value for a specialty sour ale.

Why Goses Are Red?

The defining feature here is the marriage of foeder aging and Syrah grapes — a production choice that sets this beer apart from the vast majority of fruited goses on the market, which typically rely on purees or extracts and stainless-steel fermentation. That oak contact builds a tannic backbone unusual for the style, while the grapes contribute color, depth, and a rosé-wine quality that transcends gimmick. Bruery Terreux's expertise in sour and wild fermentation ensures that the base beer itself is clean and well-balanced, never veering into acetic sourness. For drinkers who sit at the intersection of beer and wine appreciation, this is one of the more compelling crossover releases available.