Herbarium 12
Rodinný Pivovar Zichovec in Louny, Ústí nad Labem Region, Czechia 🇨🇿
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Botanical Gose with Lemongrass, Thyme and Juniper
An herb garden in every sip! Herbarium 12 is a refreshing gose in which zesty acidity meets the citrus aromas of fresh lemongrass and thyme and a subtly spicy touch of juniper. A pinch of sea salt then rounds off this natural concert of flavours into a perfectly balanced whole.
Gose is a historic beer style with roots in Germany, known for its saltiness and light acidity. But we’ve taken it on a trip into the botanical realm and created Herbarium 12 – a gose that smells of fresh herbs and citrus notes. First, we acidified the wort with kettle souring to get a fresh acidic base. We added dozens of pounds of fresh lemongrass to the kettle, which adds a distinct citrus line to the beer. To this we threw in fragrant lemon thyme and juniper for a subtly spicy, aromatic character. And because a proper gose can’t be without salt, we added sea salt – just the right amount to bring all the flavours together and create a complex but incredibly drinkable experience. Herbarium 12 is a beer that will refresh the body and mind, whether you enjoy it in nature waking up after a winter’s sleep, or whenever you crave a truly original beer experience.
Hops used: Agnus
An herb garden in every sip! Herbarium 12 is a refreshing gose in which zesty acidity meets the citrus aromas of fresh lemongrass and thyme and a subtly spicy touch of juniper. A pinch of sea salt then rounds off this natural concert of flavours into a perfectly balanced whole.
Gose is a historic beer style with roots in Germany, known for its saltiness and light acidity. But we’ve taken it on a trip into the botanical realm and created Herbarium 12 – a gose that smells of fresh herbs and citrus notes. First, we acidified the wort with kettle souring to get a fresh acidic base. We added dozens of pounds of fresh lemongrass to the kettle, which adds a distinct citrus line to the beer. To this we threw in fragrant lemon thyme and juniper for a subtly spicy, aromatic character. And because a proper gose can’t be without salt, we added sea salt – just the right amount to bring all the flavours together and create a complex but incredibly drinkable experience. Herbarium 12 is a beer that will refresh the body and mind, whether you enjoy it in nature waking up after a winter’s sleep, or whenever you crave a truly original beer experience.
Hops used: Agnus
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7.4/10
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Appearance 7
Aroma 7.5
Flavor 7
Texture 8
Overall 7.5
Can. Aromamlike herbal tea. Thime, light juniper,
Very light on lemongrass, light malt, no hops. Taste is very similar. Good, but not for everyday drinking.
Very light on lemongrass, light malt, no hops. Taste is very similar. Good, but not for everyday drinking.
Tried
from Can
at
Žil Verne
on 30 Apr 2025
at 16:59
7.4/10
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Appearance 8
Aroma 7.5
Flavor 7
Texture 7
Overall 7.5
Tap at Lya, with Munja. Hazy golden body, white head. Spicy aroma, the thyme doing its best to emulate rosemary, bit citric, very lightly earthy. Lean, dryish, sweetish fruity taste, rosemaryish thyme, citric touches, somehow piney, lightly tart, very nice!
Tried
from Draft
at
Lya Beer Café
on 05 Apr 2025
at 17:50