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Lindemans SpontanBasil

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Brewed only in basil's growing season: every leaf is cut by hand and goes into the beer at the brewery right away. The nose is boldly herbal with fresh basil and the earthy character of lambic; the palate sets herbal notes over refreshing sourness and crisp acidity, with a subtle bitterness in the dry finish. An Oude Gueuze from one- to three-year-old lambic aged in oak foeders, golden blond and slightly cloudy, 6 % ABV.

ABV
6%
Bitterness
Mild
Herbal, floral bitterness
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
herbalsourearthy
herbal
sour
earthy
oak
tart
funky
Aroma
The nose leads with bold fresh basil, cut greenness balanced by the earthy, mineral character typical of aged lambic.
not found:hoppy,caramel,fruity,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Lindemans SpontanBasil

◎ Appearance

Golden blond with a slight haze from natural yeast and age, presenting a delicate cloudiness rather than opacity. A fine, persistent head forms and clings to the glass with visible lacing. Carbonation is moderate and steady, lending a refined effervescence to the pour.

golden blondslightly hazyfine lacingmoderate carbonation

◌ Aroma

The nose leads with bold fresh basil, cut greenness balanced by the earthy, mineral character typical of aged lambic. Beneath the herbal intensity lie subtle notes of oak, aged wood, and a faint funkiness that speaks to the beer's complex fermentation and time in foeders.

fresh basilearthy lambicoak-agedsubtle funk

◐ Taste

The palate opens with herbal basil notes that sit atop a bright, refreshing sourness and crisp acidity. Mid-palate reveals the dry oak character and a restrained bitterness that builds gradually. The finish is lean and dry, with lingering tart notes and a subtle herbal echo.

herbal-forwardbright sournessdry oakcrisp acidity

◑ Finish

A clean, dry finish with moderate length, where the herbal character fades into a mineral dryness. The aftertaste is tart and slightly funky, leaving the palate refreshed rather than heavy.

dry aftertastetart linger
82
hopIQ score
Aroma
85
Taste
82
Appearance
78
Finish
80
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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