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Quetsche Tilquin à l'ancienne

Gueuzerie Tilquin
Belgium·Fruit Lambic
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Fresh, destoned plums, either Prune de Namur or true Alsace quetsche, ferment for four months in a blend of one- to three-year-old lambics, at no less than 250 g of fruit per litre, then referment in the bottle for at least three months. The taste is tart and slightly sour, fruity and round, with a light dryness from the plum skins, and the nose recalls plum brandy. Unfiltered and unpasteurised, from wort by Boon, Lindemans, Girardin and Cantillon.

ABV
6.4%
Bitterness
Mild
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
fruitytartsour
fruity
tart
sour
dark fruit
funky
Aroma
The nose opens with distinct plum brandy notes—stone fruit aromatics that recall both fresh quetsche plums and dried prune character.
not found:hoppy,caramel,clean,smoky

Tasting Notes

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

◎ Appearance

Deep amber to light brown hue, translucent with gentle cloudiness from the unfiltered, unpasteurised character. Fine carbonation generates a delicate white head that clings to the glass in thin, persistent lacing. The body reads clear enough to observe the colour's depth, with occasional sediment visible.

amber, translucentfine carbonationdelicate head retention

◌ Aroma

The nose opens with distinct plum brandy notes—stone fruit aromatics that recall both fresh quetsche plums and dried prune character. Beneath sits a subtle funky, earthy undercurrent from the aged lambic base and wild fermentation, grounding the fruity top notes. Light spice and subtle oak integration round the profile without overwhelming the primary stone-fruit expression.

plum brandystone fruit, agedfunky, earthy

◐ Taste

Entry is immediately tart and sour, with the substantial 250 g/L plum fruit charge delivering round, juicy midpalate character. The wild lambic fermentation provides a gentle funkiness and complexity that balances the tartness, while fine tannins from plum skins add a light, drying grip. Finish is crisp and dry, with the sourness remaining prominent but integrated into the overall structure rather than harsh.

tart, sour fruitwild fermentationdry finish, structured

◑ Finish

The finish persists with a drying sensation from the plum phenolics, leaving a bright, slightly puckering aftertaste. Acidity lingers pleasantly, inviting the next sip without fatigue.

dry, lingeringbright acidity
88
hopIQ score
Aroma
89
Taste
90
Appearance
84
Finish
85
Serve at 6–9°C

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

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About Fruit Lambic

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