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Cuvée Saint-Gilloise

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Fresh Hallertau Mittelfrüh hops steeped in a two-year lambic. Since there is no blend with young lambic and no fruit sugar, the bottle fermentation is started with liquid sucrose instead. The brewery selects elegant, fine lambics here so acidity and hop bitterness stay in balance, and advises drinking it young while the floral hop character holds. The name refers to a Brussels football club the Van Roy family supports.

ABV
5.5%
Bitterness
Mild
Herbal, floral bitterness
SRM
golden8
PaceA Few
Where this beer sits
Body
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
drysweet
Bitterness
mildbitter
Texture
crispcreamy
Balance
malt-forwardhop-forward
What makes this beer itself
floralhoppysour
floral
hoppy
sour
tart
Aroma
The nose is dominated by elegant floral notes from the Hallertau Mittelfrüh hops—subtle chamomile and herbal florality define the character.
not found:juicy,caramel,fruity,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Cuvée Saint-Gilloise

◎ Appearance

Pale golden hue with excellent clarity and a fine, persistent white head that leaves delicate lacing on the glass. The carbonation is lively and well-integrated, contributing to the beer's crisp, refreshing character.

pale goldclearfine head lacingeffervescent

◌ Aroma

The nose is dominated by elegant floral notes from the Hallertau Mittelfrüh hops—subtle chamomile and herbal florality define the character. A pronounced acidity underlies the aromatics, with a gentle lemony sourness and dry, papery hop presence that invites the nose back repeatedly.

floral, herbalHallertau spicebright aciditydry hoppy

◐ Taste

Entry is crisp and tart, with the lambic's characteristic sour backbone asserting itself immediately. Mid-palate reveals a fine balance between the hoppy bitterness and the wine-like acidity; the floral character from the noble hops emerges clearly without overwhelming the palate. The finish is bone-dry and persistently bitter-tart, leaving no residual sweetness.

tart, brightnoble hop bitternessdry, complexbalanced acidity

◑ Finish

Long and dry, with lingering floral and hoppy notes accompanied by a gentle sourness. The aftertaste remains crisp and refreshing, with no cloying sweetness.

dry, persistentfloral fadehoppy lingering
84
hopIQ score
Aroma
85
Taste
86
Appearance
82
Finish
81
Serve at 6–9°C

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

Pint glass

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

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