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Quetsche Tilquin – Draft Version

Gueuzerie Tilquin
Belgium·Fruit Lambic
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Tart and dry, with stone fruit in the background and a hint of peach at the end. This is the lighter version of the Oude Quetsche: the same recipe with 250 g of fresh plums per litre, but a blend of half Meerts and half one- and two-year-old lambics brings the strength down to 5.3 %. Blended by Gueuzerie Tilquin in Bierghes.

ABV
5.3%
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
tartpeachsour
tart
peach
sour
dark fruit
fruity
funky
Aroma
The nose opens with tart stone fruit and subtle plum skin character, underpinned by gentle wild yeast complexity and a whisper of peach.
not found:hoppy,caramel,clean,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Quetsche Tilquin – Draft Version

◎ Appearance

Light golden hue with excellent clarity and a delicate, persistent white head that clings to the glass with fine lacing. Carbonation is moderate and even, creating a gentle effervescence that sustains throughout the drinking experience.

light goldenclearfine lacingmoderate carbonation

◌ Aroma

The nose opens with tart stone fruit and subtle plum skin character, underpinned by gentle wild yeast complexity and a whisper of peach. Herbaceous and slightly funky notes emerge as it warms, suggesting the aged lambic base without overwhelming the fresh fruit character.

stone fruitplumwild yeastfunky complexity

◐ Taste

Bone-dry and sharply tart on the palate, with dark plum and stone fruit taking center stage before a delicate peach note surfaces in the mid-palate. The bitterness is restrained and elegant, with a crisp, refreshing acidity that drives the finish and leaves the mouth clean and vibrant.

drytartstone fruitpeachcrisp acidity

◑ Finish

The finish is lean and refreshing, with lingering tartness and subtle dark fruit notes that fade gradually. A pleasant drying sensation persists, inviting the next sip.

dry finishlingering tartness
82
hopIQ score
Aroma
84
Taste
85
Appearance
80
Finish
78
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 Fruit Lambic

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What is a Fruit Lambic?

Fruit Lambic is a distinctive beer style with its own characteristic flavour, aroma and colour. Discover what makes it unique and find similar beers on hopIQ.

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