Anderson Valley has been brewing this gose, usually shortened to just Holy Gose, since well before the style became a craft beer staple across the US. Brewed with sea salt and coriander in the traditional Leipzig style, it helped introduce a nearly extinct German beer to American drinkers years before the wave of fruited variants that followed.
Anderson Valley The Kimmie, The Yink and The Holy Gose at a glance
| Style | Gose (sour wheat beer) |
| ABV | 4.2% |
| Calories | Around 128 per 12 fl oz |
| Origin | Anderson Valley Brewing Company, Boonville, California, USA |
| Ingredients | Pale wheat malt, coriander, sea salt, Lactobacillus culture |
| Vegan | Yes |
| Gluten free | No, contains wheat and barley |
| Typical price | Around $10 to $14 for a 6-pack of 12oz cans |
How it tastes, by the numbers
Holy Gose is built for balance between salt, citrus and mild sourness rather than any one element dominating.
The full review
It pours a bright golden colour with a tight, creamy head. The nose carries earthy undertones, a light mineral aroma and hints of lemon zest and tropical fruit, more subtle and less aggressively sour than many modern gose variants.
The palate opens with refreshing tartness that gives way to a subtle fullness, with flavours of guava and peach followed by a slight sea-salt dryness and lemon sourness enhanced by coriander. The finish is dry, effervescent and lemon tangy, closer to sparkling mineral water than beer.
This is one of the most reliably refreshing sours on this list, built for warm weather rather than contemplative sipping, and its low ABV makes it easy to drink more than one in a sitting.
Less sour than most modern gose, and more refreshing for it on a hot afternoon.
- Widely distributed and easy to find
- Low ABV and light body make it a genuine session beer
- Traditional coriander-and-salt profile without added fruit
- Milder sourness than gose fans chasing an intense pucker might want
- Simpler flavour profile than the fruited versions in the same lineup
- Best enjoyed cold and fresh rather than cellared
Who it is for
Anyone new to gose who wants a widely available, easy-drinking introduction to the style, and warm-weather drinkers who want something low in ABV and genuinely refreshing.
Anderson Valley The Kimmie, The Yink and The Holy Gose FAQs
What does Anderson Valley Holy Gose taste like?
Earthy, mineral aromas with lemon zest and tropical fruit, a refreshing tartness, guava and peach flavours, and a dry, salty, lemon-tangy finish.
How strong is Anderson Valley Holy Gose?
4.2% ABV.
Is Holy Gose the same as a fruited gose?
No, it is the traditional coriander-and-salt version. Anderson Valley makes several fruited variants, including Blood Orange Gose, as separate beers in the same series.
Is Anderson Valley Holy Gose gluten free?
No, it is brewed with wheat and barley malt.
Why is it called Holy Gose?
The full name, The Kimmie, The Yink and The Holy Gose, is part of Anderson Valley’s playful naming convention across its Highway 128 series.
Where is Anderson Valley Holy Gose brewed?
In Boonville, California, at Anderson Valley Brewing Company.
Where to find it
Widely available at grocery stores, liquor stores and craft beer retailers across the US thanks to Anderson Valley’s broad distribution.
The verdict
Anderson Valley Holy Gose is one of the most accessible, widely available gose beers made, a reliable warm-weather session sour rather than an intense sipper. A dependable four out of five.
