Glutenberg Gose 4Pk

Glutenberg Gose 4-Pack is a gluten-free German-style Gose brewed in Montréal, Canada, at 3.5% ABV, sold as a four-pack of cans. What distinguishes this from the growing field of gluten-free beers is that it is brewed from the ground up with naturally gluten-free grains — millet, buckwheat, and quinoa — resulting in 0.0 parts-per-million gluten, rather than relying on enzyme treatments to strip gluten after brewing.

Quick Facts: ABV: 3.5%  |  Origin: Montréal, Québec, Canada  |  Style: Gose (Sour Wheat-Style)  |  Brewery: Brasseurs Sans Gluten (Microbrasserie Glutenberg)

Production & Heritage

Brasseurs Sans Gluten, operating under the Glutenberg brand, is a Montréal-based microbrewery dedicated exclusively to gluten-free beer. The brewery gained international recognition at the 2012 World Beer Cup, where Glutenberg beers swept all three medals in the Gluten-Free Beer category. The Gose expression uses a grain bill of millet, buckwheat, and quinoa, undergoes Lactobacilli fermentation to develop its signature tartness, and incorporates Mandarina Bavaria hops alongside a measured addition of sea salt — the hallmark of traditional Gose-style brewing.

Tasting Notes

Aroma: Bright lime and lemon lead the nose, followed by tart grapefruit. Mandarina Bavaria hops contribute a floral, fruity layer that lifts the citrus aromatics further.

Taste: The entry is immediately citrus-forward — lemon and lime so vivid that reviewers liken the mouthfeel to juice with an extra kick. A light sweetness emerges at mid-palate before sea salt arrives, creating that classic Gose sweet-and-salty interplay. The acidity from Lactobacilli fermentation keeps everything lively and balanced.

Finish: Dry and bold, with lingering tartness that cleans the palate effectively. The salt recedes gradually, leaving a crisp, almost soda-like impression that invites the next sip.

How to Drink Glutenberg Gose

At 3.5% ABV, this is a sessionable warm-weather beer best served cold, straight from the can or poured into a tulip glass to concentrate the citrus aromatics. For cocktail-minded drinkers, the Gose's inherent salinity and tartness make it a natural fit: use it in a Gose Margarita (replacing some of the sour mix with the beer's built-in acidity); blend it into a Shandy with fresh lemonade for a low-ABV afternoon drink; or build a Michelada where the salt and citrus profile reduces the need for additional seasoning.

Best For

• Anyone with celiac disease or gluten sensitivity seeking a true craft sour beer experience
• Summer barbecues and patio sessions where low ABV and high refreshment matter
• Introducing sour beer newcomers to the Gose style with a gentle, approachable entry point
• Pairing with brunch dishes like ceviche, fish tacos, or eggs Benedict

Frequently Asked Questions

What does Glutenberg Gose taste like? Glutenberg Gose delivers bright lemon-lime citrus with a signature sweet-and-salty balance, underpinned by Lactobacilli-driven tartness. The finish is dry, bold, and refreshingly crisp.

How does Glutenberg Gose compare to Ghostfish Gose? Both are brewed with inherently gluten-free grains rather than using enzyme-based gluten removal, making them among the few dedicated gluten-free Goses available. Glutenberg leans more aggressively citrus-forward with its Mandarina Bavaria hop selection, while Ghostfish tends toward a slightly more restrained mineral salinity.

Is Glutenberg Gose good for people with celiac disease? Yes — Glutenberg Gose tests at 0.0 parts-per-million gluten because it is brewed exclusively from millet, buckwheat, and quinoa, making it suitable for those with celiac disease or serious gluten sensitivities.

Where is Glutenberg Gose made? Glutenberg Gose is brewed by Brasseurs Sans Gluten (Microbrasserie Glutenberg) in Montréal, Québec, Canada — a brewery that produces only gluten-free beers.

What foods pair well with Glutenberg Gose? The salt and citrus character complements ceviche and raw oysters, where the acidity mirrors a squeeze of lime. Grilled shrimp and fish tacos work well because the beer's tartness cuts through richness. Fresh goat cheese salads benefit from the Gose's dry, palate-cleansing finish.

What sizes does Glutenberg Gose come in? Glutenberg Gose is commonly available as a four-pack of cans, which is the standard retail format for this expression.

Is Glutenberg Gose worth the price? Glutenberg Gose positions as a craft-priced specialty beer within the gluten-free segment, where options are significantly more limited than in the conventional beer market. The brewery's commitment to brewing with naturally gluten-free grains — rather than cheaper enzyme-treated methods — justifies the premium over mass-market gluten-free lagers.

Why Glutenberg Gose?

The gluten-free beer landscape is crowded with enzyme-treated lagers and pale ales that simply remove gluten after the fact. Glutenberg takes the harder path: building recipes entirely from gluten-free grains, which demands different brewing chemistry and ingredient sourcing. The result, validated by the brewery's clean sweep at the 2012 World Beer Cup Gluten-Free Beer category, is a beer that stands on its own merits as a well-executed Gose — tart, salt-kissed, and genuinely refreshing at a sessionable 3.5% ABV — rather than settling for being merely "good for gluten-free."