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Boon Oude Geuze

Brouwerij Boon
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🌍 Belgium · Gueuze · One of 11 Gueuzes in hopIQ

A monument of spontaneous fermentation — a traditional 100% natural Oude Geuze blended from 18-month-old lambic with a small proportion of 3-year-old beer. Unsweetened, unfiltered and unpasteurised, bottle-refermented, with a fresh citrus and oak character. World Beer Awards Gueuze Winner 2025.

ABV
7%
Bitterness
Mild
Citrus hop bitterness
SRM
golden6
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AWARDS

Winner · 2025
World Beer Awards 2025
Gueuze
Gold · 2025
European Beer Star 2025
Belgian-Style Geuze
Winner — World Beer Awards 2025 (Gueuze)
Gold — European Beer Star 2025 (Belgian-Style Geuze)
How it drinks· Its pace, balance and relationship to the style.
Pace
sessionsipper
Balance
malt-ledhop-led
Style expression
textbookdistinctive
Taste structure· The backbone of the beer, regardless of style.
Body
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
drysweet
Bitterness
mildbitter
Texture
crispcreamy
hopIQ take

Very dry and crisp.

A trim frame with a clean break — the beer says what it needs to and moves on.

Wider bands mean we're less certain about the exact position.
Character· What makes this beer itself — not just another Gueuze.
Hop character
citrusy
herbal
Fermentation & yeast
sour
funky
yeasty
tart
Distinctive notes
oak
mineral
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Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Boon Oude Geuze

Appearance

Pale golden with a fine haze characteristic of unfiltered, bottle-refermented lambic. The head forms quickly and clings to the glass with delicate lacing, revealing the beer's natural carbonation and yeast activity. Clarity is deliberately suspended, allowing suspended particles to catch the light.

pale goldennaturally hazyfine lacinglively carbonation

Aroma

The nose opens with bright citrus notes—lemon zest and grapefruit pith—layered beneath a pronounced funky character from wild fermentation. Oak and aged wood notes emerge with time, followed by subtle herbal and mineral undertones that speak to the beer's three-year maturation component. A delicate yeasty background adds complexity without dominating.

citrus forwardwild funkyoak and woodherbal mineral

Taste

The palate is aggressively dry and sour, with citrus acidity defining the entry and mid-palate. Oak tannins build gently across the tongue, complementing the funky, slightly musty character of spontaneous fermentation. Mineral salinity and a faint herbal bitterness provide structure, while the low IBU allows the natural sourness to shine without harsh edges.

dry and sourcitric acidityoak tanninsmineral backbone

Finish

The finish is long and persistently dry, with citrus notes lingering alongside oak and a faint herbal echo. The aftertaste remains crisp and mineral-driven, inviting another sip.

long dry finishpersistent citrusmineral aftertaste
92
hopIQ score
Aroma
91
Taste
93
Appearance
88
Finish
91
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Serve & Enjoy

How to get the most out of Boon Oude Geuze

Serve at 6–9°C
Refrigerate, then rest 2 min

Serve at 6–9°C for the best flavour balance and aroma expression.

Pint glass
Recommended for this style

The classic — versatile, comfortable to hold and keeps the beer cool. No frills, no distractions: just the beer.

Store in a cool, dark place. Check the best-before date on the label for guidance.

Food Pairing

What to eat with Boon Oude Geuze

About Gueuze

Style guide · what to expect · how to find alternatives

What is a Gueuze?

Gueuze is a distinctive beer style with its own characteristic flavour, aroma and colour. Discover what makes it unique and find similar beers on hopIQ.

Finding a similar Gueuze

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