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St-Louis Gueuze Fond Tradition

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Clear amber, unfiltered and unsweetened, with a thin head that fades quickly. The aroma is complex and woody, with fresh green apple acidity and a subtle hint of gingerbread. On the palate the same notes return with a slight undertone of lemon and a cider-like character; the finish is fruity and fresh, and the green apple lingers. 5 % ABV, in a 37.5-cl bottle.

ABV
5%
Bitterness
Mild
Citrus hop bitterness
SRM
golden8
PaceSession
Where this beer sits
Body
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
drysweet
Bitterness
mildbitter
Texture
crispcreamy
Balance
malt-forwardhop-forward
What makes this beer itself
fruitycitrusysour
fruity
citrusy
sour
tart
oak
spicy
Aroma
The nose presents a layered complexity dominated by woody and herbaceous notes with a pronounced green apple acidity.
also:funky
not found:hoppy,caramel,clean,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for St-Louis Gueuze Fond Tradition

◎ Appearance

Clear amber with a luminous, pale golden hue. The unfiltered character creates subtle visual depth, while a thin, wispy head forms on the pour and recedes quickly, leaving minimal lacing on the glass. Fine carbonation is evident in the gentle rise of bubbles.

clear amberunfiltereddelicate headfine carbonation

◌ Aroma

The nose presents a layered complexity dominated by woody and herbaceous notes with a pronounced green apple acidity. Subtle spice emerges—a hint of gingerbread warmth beneath the fruit-forward character. The overall impression is crisp and orchard-like, with the acidity driving the aromatic profile.

woodygreen applegingerbread spiceherbal acidity

◐ Taste

Entry is bright and tart, with sharp green apple and lemon citrus establishing the palate immediately. Mid-palate develops a cider-like dryness with subtle oak undertones and gentle spice. The beer remains crisp throughout, with moderate tartness and a lean body that emphasizes the interplay of fruit and acidity over sweetness.

tart citrusgreen appleoak drycider-like

◑ Finish

The finish is clean and refreshing, with lingering green apple acidity and a fruity fade. No residual sweetness or bitterness dominates; instead, a bright, bracing dryness persists on the palate.

lingering green appledry crispfruity fade
82
hopIQ score
Aroma
85
Taste
82
Appearance
78
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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