Noon Whistle Guava Gose Smack That! 4Pk

Noon Whistle Guava Gose Smack That! 4Pk is a traditional-style gose brewed with guava, Pink Himalayan sea salt, and coriander at 4.0% ABV, sold in a 4-pack. With a 3.8 out of 5 rating on Untappd across more than 5,300 reviews, this fruited sour has built a loyal following among fans of the revived gose style.

Quick Facts: ABV: 4.0%  |  Origin: Illinois, USA  |  Style: Traditional Gose with Guava  |  Brewery: Noon Whistle Brewing

Production & Heritage

Noon Whistle Brewing operates out of Naperville and Lombard, Illinois, focusing on approachable yet creative craft beer styles. Guava Gose Smack That! follows a traditional gose brewing process, incorporating Pink Himalayan sea salt and coriander — two hallmarks of the centuries-old German sour wheat style — then layering in guava for a tropical fruit dimension. The guava addition balances the beer's inherent tartness with a rounded sweetness that distinguishes it from unfruited gose offerings in the brewery's lineup.

Tasting Notes

Aroma: Ripe guava dominates the nose immediately, backed by softer papaya-like tropical fruit notes. A faint salinity and light wheat character sit underneath, keeping the aromatics grounded in the gose tradition.

Taste: The entry is distinctly sweet with bold guava flavor filling the front palate. Mid-palate, the beer shifts into a tug-of-war between tart acidity and mineral-driven salt from the Pink Himalayan addition. Coriander provides subtle spice that threads through the transition without overpowering the fruit.

Finish: The finish dries out noticeably thanks to the salt, which scrubs away residual sweetness and leaves the palate clean. Lingering notes recall slightly underripe strawberry and a zesty mango-pear brightness that invites the next sip.

How to Drink Guava Gose Smack That!

Serve cold, ideally between 38–45°F, poured into a tulip glass or Willi Becher to concentrate the guava aromatics. This gose is sessionable at 4.0% ABV and refreshing straight from the can on warm days.

• Gose Paloma: Substitute for grapefruit soda alongside tequila — the guava and salt mirror the cocktail's classic sweet-salty-tart framework.
• Michelada: Use as the beer base with lime, hot sauce, and Worcestershire — the built-in salt and acidity reduce the need for extra seasoning.
• Shandy-style blend: Mix 50/50 with lemonade for an ultra-light, low-ABV refresher where the guava adds a tropical twist.

Best For

• Backyard cookouts and warm-weather afternoon sessions
• Introducing sour-curious drinkers to the gose style through a fruit-forward entry point
• Pairing experiments with spicy or Southeast Asian cuisine
• Bringing to a craft beer share as a palate-cleansing change of pace between heavier pours

Frequently Asked Questions

What does Guava Gose Smack That! taste like? It leads with prominent guava sweetness before shifting to a tart, salty mid-palate driven by Pink Himalayan sea salt, finishing dry and clean with lingering tropical fruit zest.

How does Guava Gose Smack That! compare to Westbrook Gose? Westbrook Gose is an unfruited, purist-style gose widely credited with reviving the style in American craft brewing, leaning heavily on salt and lactic tartness. Noon Whistle's version layers guava over that traditional salt-and-sour foundation, making it sweeter on the entry and more fruit-forward overall.

Is Guava Gose Smack That! good for beginners? Yes — the guava sweetness tempers the sour punch, and the low 4.0% ABV keeps things approachable, making it one of the more accessible entries into the gose category.

Where is Guava Gose Smack That! made? It is brewed by Noon Whistle Brewing, which operates breweries in Naperville and Lombard, Illinois, in the western suburbs of Chicago.

What foods pair well with Guava Gose Smack That!? Fish tacos with mango salsa complement the tropical character. Thai green papaya salad mirrors the beer's sweet-sour-salt balance. Ceviche works naturally alongside the citric acidity. Grilled shrimp with chili-lime seasoning plays off the guava sweetness, and light goat cheese provides a creamy contrast to the tartness.

What sizes does Guava Gose Smack That! come in? It is commonly available in a 4-pack of cans, which is the standard retail format for this release.

Is Guava Gose Smack That! worth the price? It positions as a mid-range craft sour, and the quality of the guava integration alongside traditional gose elements — Pink Himalayan salt and coriander — delivers solid value within the fruited gose segment.

Why Guava Gose Smack That!?

What separates this beer from the crowded field of fruited sours is the deliberate use of Pink Himalayan sea salt rather than standard brewing salt, contributing a rounder mineral character that pairs more naturally with guava's tropical sweetness. At 4.0% ABV, it sits at an ideal strength for the style — light enough for multiple cans without fatigue, but with enough flavor density to hold attention. Its 3.8 rating on Untappd from over 5,300 reviews reflects consistent approval from a large sample of craft drinkers. For anyone drawn to the intersection of tart, salty, and tropical, this Illinois-brewed gose delivers a well-balanced take on the style.