International Happy Gose Day

The International Happy Gose Day, observed annually on November 17, is a celebration of the unique German-style sour wheat beer known as “gose” — a brew that combines tartness, salt and tradition.

History of International Happy Gose Day

The beer style known as Gose dates back to the 13th-14th century in the town of Goslar, Germany, from which it takes its name. In more recent years, especially since the 2010s, craft-beer enthusiasts revived interest in gose, and November 17 was adopted as a day for beer fans and brewers worldwide to raise a glass, proclaiming “Goseanna!” in its honour.

Why is International Happy Gose Day important?

This observance is meaningful in the craft-beer world because it spotlights a less-common beer style — one that stands out for its distinctive sour and salty flavour profile, its historical roots and the craft involved in brewing it. By dedicating a day to gose, the industry and beer lovers alike help preserve and share brewing heritage.
Additionally, the day encourages exploration: whether for seasoned brewers or casual drinkers, it invites curiosity about flavour, process and the diversity of beer styles beyond the usual lagers and ales.

Here are five simple things this day encourages:

• Trying a gose beer (or a gose-style ale) if you’ve never had one.
• Learning about the brewing process for gose — the souring, salt and coriander.
• Visiting a craft brewery or beer-bar that offers gose on-tap or bottled.
• Sharing photos or posts about your gose experience using the hashtag #HappyGoseDay.
• Discussing with friends what makes gose different from other beer styles.

How to Celebrate International Happy Gose Day

On November 17, gather with fellow beer-enthusiasts or head to a local craft brewery that offers gose. Start by sampling a gose — maybe one from its historic home in Germany (or a craft version nearby) — and savour its tart-salty flavour. The day is also a great excuse to learn about the bean-to-barrel process: how the style evolved, how modern brewers interpret it, and how your palate reacts. Emotionally, this day offers the joy of discovery, the camaraderie of shared toasts and the appreciation of a beer that carries history in each sip.
Here are five practical ideas to observe:

• Order a gose beer at your local craft-beer pub and compare it to your usual choice.
• Attend a brewery tour or tasting event featuring gose, if available.
• Host a small tasting at home: get a few different gose beers and compare flavour profiles.
• Share on social media a photo of your gose with a short note about what you liked.
• Try pairing gose with food — for example, dishes with citrus, seafood or light salad to complement its flavour.

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