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Gueuze 125

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Brewed for the brewery's 125th anniversary and modelled on lambics of more than a century ago, when the share of raw wheat ran higher than today's 35 percent. This one used 50 percent raw wheat and 50 percent malted barley, was brewed on 27 December 2017 and bottled on 10 December 2021. The brewery suggests drinking it within 20 years of bottling.

ABV
5.5%
Bitterness
Noticeably bitter30 IBU
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
wheatsouryeasty
wheat
sour
yeasty
tart
funky
Aroma
The nose leads with bright wheat and cereal notes, complemented by a subtle funkiness characteristic of extended bottle age.
not found:hoppy,caramel,fruity,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Gueuze 125

◎ Appearance

Pale golden hue with excellent clarity and a fine, persistent white head that clings to the glass with fine lacing. Carbonation is lively and visibly active, creating a cascade of delicate bubbles that sustains the foam throughout the drinking experience.

pale goldenbrilliant claritypersistent headfine lacing

◌ Aroma

The nose leads with bright wheat and cereal notes, complemented by a subtle funkiness characteristic of extended bottle age. Beneath lies a gentle Brett complexity and farmyard earthiness, with hints of white wine acidity and a restrained, refined Edelhopfen character that adds a green, herbal backdrop without dominating.

wheat, cerealBrett funkwhite wine acidityherbal hops

◐ Taste

The palate opens crisp and tart, with the raw wheat delivering a clean grain framework that carries into the mid-palate. Sourness develops gradually, building a dry, puckering sensation without harshness, while yeasty complexity and subtle funky undertones add depth and intrigue. The finish remains bone-dry with a light, tannic grip.

tart, sourcrisp wheatdry finishfunky complexity

◑ Finish

The finish is long and gently drying, with lingering sourness and a faint yeasty character that persists. The aftertaste remains clean and refreshing, inviting another sip.

long, drypersistent sourness
88
hopIQ score
Aroma
86
Taste
89
Appearance
88
Finish
86
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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