Leipzig was all about the Gose - a wheat beer brewed with salt and coriander, which is a big divergence from Germanic tradition where beer is normally brewed using only water, hops, grain and yeast.
The Bayerischer Bahnhof was our first stop which is in a very nondescript building inside an old train station. The place is quite new, as is its interpretation of Gose which is a good introduction to the style. It's quite a salty brew and the coriander is very distinguishable. It's a very nice beer served in a very appropriate setting.
The bonus of our trip to BB was getting to have a couple of bottles of their interpretation of Berliner Weisse, which easily beats out the two we had in Berlin.
Later that night we headed a bit further out of the city to Gosenschenke Ohne Bedenken which also serves Bayerischer Bahnhof Gose, but we were there for Dollnitzer Rittergutts Gose. This place is at least 100 years old and serves Gose from a brewery that is almost 200 years old! The Gose tasted like lemon sherbet when it smacked our lips and was sensationally well balanced. This is how the style is meant to taste.
Ohne Bedenken was a highlight of our trip so far. After four Goses each we left very contented, particularly so as the barman on a couple of occasions asked if we positive that we wanted another one and if we wanted any syrup in them (from a range that includes banana, raspberry and cherry - mmm).
Our final taste of Leipzig was on the train to Bamberg, we shared a Leipziger Lerche which is pastry filled with marzipan, and apricot and cherry jams. For two people that don't like marzipan, this was pretty good.
No new pug sightings (!)
The Beers
Bayerischer Bahnhof Gose, Berliner Style Weisse
Dollnitzer Rittergutts Gose
