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Gueuze Tilquin à l'ancienne

Gueuzerie Tilquin
Belgium·Gueuze
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Lambics of one, two and three years, matured in the gueuzerie's oak barrels, are blended and left to referment in the bottle for at least six months. The nose is lemony, the taste tart and dry with a roundness that suits newcomers, plus a light dry bitterness from tannins in young oak. Built on wort from Boon, Lindemans, Girardin and Cantillon, 60 % malted barley and 40 % wheat, with only aged hops in the boil. On average it takes two and a half years from brew to bottle.

ABV
7%
Bitterness
Mild
Citrus hop bitterness
SRM
golden8
PaceTwo or Three
Where this beer sits
Body
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
drysweet
Bitterness
mildbitter
Texture
crispcreamy
Balance
malt-forwardhop-forward
What makes this beer itself
tartcitrusysour
tart
citrusy
sour
oak
wheat
funky
Aroma
The nose opens with bright lemon citrus and aged hop character, underpinned by subtle oak and dried fruit notes from years of barrel maturation.
not found:hoppy,caramel,fruity,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Gueuze Tilquin à l'ancienne

◎ Appearance

Pale straw gold with excellent clarity and fine carbonation visible throughout. The head builds quickly and clings to the glass in delicate sheets, demonstrating strong lacing. The beer has the characteristic brightness of a well-aged gueuze.

pale straw goldbrilliant clarityfine carbonationpersistent lacing

◌ Aroma

The nose opens with bright lemon citrus and aged hop character, underpinned by subtle oak and dried fruit notes from years of barrel maturation. Wheat and grain notes provide a gentle earthiness, while a faint funkiness suggests the wild yeast and bacterial complexity that defines the style.

lemon citrusaged hopsoakfunky wild yeast

◐ Taste

Crisp and tart entry gives way to dry, complex mid-palate where wheat breadiness and light oak tannins meld seamlessly. The finish is persistently sour and dry, with a delicate bitterness from tannins in young oak providing structure without harshness.

tart aciditydry finishwheat breadoak tannins

◑ Finish

The finish is long and dry, with a gentle bitterness fading into citrus zest and a subtle woody dryness. The aftertaste remains crisp and refreshing, inviting another sip.

long dry finishcitrus zestrefreshing
82
hopIQ score
Aroma
83
Taste
85
Appearance
85
Finish
82
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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About Gueuze

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What is a Gueuze?

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