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Grapefruit Gose Recipe

Ingredients with Measurements:
- 4 lbs of Pilsner malt
- 2 lbs of wheat malt
- 1 oz of Hallertau hops
- 1 oz of Citra hops
- 1 lb of grapefruit zest
- 1 lb of grapefruit juice
- 1 lb of sea salt
- 1 package of German ale yeast
- 5 gallons of water

Special equipment needed:
- Brew kettle
- Fermentation vessel
- Airlock
- Thermometer
- Hydrometer
- Grain mill
- Immersion chiller
- Bottling bucket
- Bottles and caps

Step-by-step instructions:

1. Mill the grains and mash them in the brew kettle with 5 gallons of water at 152°F for 60 minutes.
2. Sparge the grains with hot water to collect 6 gallons of wort.
3. Bring the wort to a boil and add the Hallertau hops.
4. After 45 minutes, add the Citra hops and grapefruit zest.
5. Boil for another 15 minutes and then turn off the heat.
6. Chill the wort with the immersion chiller to 70°F.
7. Transfer the wort to the fermentation vessel and pitch the German ale yeast.
8. Ferment for 7 days at 70°F.
9. Add the grapefruit juice and sea salt to the fermentation vessel and let it sit for another 7 days.
10. Bottle the beer with priming sugar and let it carbonate for 2 weeks.
11. Chill the bottles and serve.


- Time:
Preparation time: 4 hours
- Cooking time: 1 hour
Temperature:
- Mash temperature: 152°F
- Fermentation temperature: 70°F
Serving size:
- Makes 5 gallons or 53 12-oz bottles

Nutritional information:
- Calories: 150 per 12-oz serving
- Carbohydrates: 15g per 12-oz serving
- Protein: 2g per 12-oz serving
- Fat: 0g per 12-oz serving

Substitutions for ingredients:
- Pilsner malt can be substituted with 2-row malt.
- Hallertau hops can be substituted with Saaz hops.
- Grapefruit juice can be substituted with any citrus juice.

Variations:
- Add coriander and orange peel for a traditional Gose flavor.
- Use different hops for a different flavor profile.
- Add honey for a sweeter taste.

Tips and tricks:
- Use fresh grapefruit zest and juice for the best flavor.
- Use a pH meter to ensure the correct acidity level.
- Use a blow-off tube during fermentation to prevent overflow.

Storage instructions:
- Store the bottles in a cool, dark place for up to 6 months.

Reheating instructions:
- Serve cold.

Presentation ideas:
- Serve in a tall, narrow glass with a slice of grapefruit on the rim.

Garnishes:
- Grapefruit slice
- Salt rim

Pairings:
- Seafood
- Spicy food
- Mexican food

Suggested side dishes:
- Ceviche
- Guacamole
- Chips and salsa

Troubleshooting advice:
- If the beer is too sour, reduce the amount of grapefruit juice and sea salt.
- If the beer is too sweet, reduce the amount of malt.

Food safety advice:
- Sanitize all equipment before use.
- Use a hydrometer to ensure the correct alcohol content.

Food history:
- Gose is a traditional German beer style that originated in the town of Goslar in the 16th century.

Flavor profiles:
- Tart
- Salty
- Citrusy

Serving suggestions:
- Serve cold in a tall, narrow glass.

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Taste: Sour, Tart, Salty, Citrusy, Fruity