Which statement differentiates Berliner Weisse from Gose?

• A. Berliner Weisse is tart and light, while Gose is darker with roasted notes.
• B. Berliner Weisse is tart and light; Gose adds saltiness and coriander.
• C. Berliner Weisse uses a higher hopping rate than Gose.
• D. Gose is typically sweeter and less sour than Berliner Weisse.

Answer: (B)

Two German wheat beers are distinguished by what flavors drivers the brew emphasizes. Berliner Weisse is known for being tart and light, with a pale, clean wheat character and very little bitterness. Gose shares that tartness but adds saltiness and coriander, giving it a distinctive savory-sour, citrusy note. That salt and coriander combination is what truly sets Gose apart from Berliner Weisse. So the statement that Berliner Weisse is tart and light while Gose adds saltiness and coriander best captures the difference. The other descriptions don’t fit because they misstate color, bitterness, or sweetness relative to the typical profiles of these styles.