The Final Pour – Ep. 2: Mango Barn Phantom Gose (Triton Brewing Co.)
📍 Lawrence, IN | 🍺 Gose | 🧊 4% ABV | 🔹 10 IBU
🍻 Intro: A Farewell in a Can
As the sun sets on Triton Brewing Co., we continue our mission to taste and document their final brews before they disappear into Indiana beer history. Episode 2 of The Final Pour brings us a tropical twist with the Mango Barn Phantom Gose — a fruit-forward, sea-salted sour brewed in Lawrence, IN.
This gose comes in at a crisp 4% ABV and just 10 IBU, making it a perfect warm-weather refresher.
🖌️ Can Design
In true Triton fashion, the can design speaks volumes: a creamy top fades into a vibrant mango-orange bottom, with wave-like patterns tying it all to the brewery’s aquatic branding. It mirrors the look of Episode 1's Blueberry Gose but trades berry tones for sunshine and citrus.
👀 Appearance
Pouring this beer is a visual treat. The liquid hits the glass with the golden hue of fresh mango nectar — thick, opaque, and juice-like. The foamy head is quick to fade, but its small bubbles create a playful first impression. It doesn’t just look fruity; it looks alive.
👃 Aroma
Aromatically, things get interesting. While you might expect a sweet mango blast, the nose leans more reserved. The dominant note? Sea salt. There’s a fruitiness, yes, but it feels more like underripe mango or the green skin rather than juicy flesh. It’s a surprise that sets the tone for a beer that defies expectations.
👅 Taste & Mouthfeel
On the palate, the story continues. There’s a gentle sweetness, but the tartness leads. The mango character is subtle and green, almost herbal. What really carries this beer is its balance: fruit and acidity up front, salt trailing softly in the finish. The body is light, bordering on medium, but always refreshing.
🧠 Final Thoughts
Compared to the Blueberry Gose, this version feels a little leaner, a little crisper. Where the blueberry offered soft, rounded berry notes, the mango is sharper, tangier, and more ambiguous. But that ambiguity is its charm. It invites discussion. It sparks curiosity.
This is what makes The Final Pour special: every can from Triton tells a different story. Mango Barn Phantom Gose might not be the mango bomb you expect, but it earns your attention. And in a craft beer world filled with sweet, sugary fruit sours, its restraint feels like a quiet revolution.
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💬 What Do You Remember About Triton Brewing?
Have you tried this beer or anything else from Triton? Drop your memories or recommendations in the comments — or head to YouTube and share your story there.
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Episode 3 – Hometown Hero Golden Ale 🦸♂️
Until the next pour — drink local, stay curious, and cheers.
