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Oude Geuze Oud Beersel

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Fruity and hoppy, with the typical scent of wild fermentation: a pleasant bitterness meets a sour yet smooth character that refreshes from the first mouthful. Oude Geuze Oud Beersel blends lambics of different ages from wooden barrels and is bottled while the young lambic still has sugar to ferment, so the sparkle grows in the bottle. At 6.5 % ABV it carries the EU's traditional speciality status, and the brewery gives it twenty years of shelf life.

ABV
6.5%
Bitterness
Mild
Clean, dry 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
fruityhoppysour
fruity
hoppy
sour
yeasty
tart
funky
Aroma
The nose reveals the hallmark complexity of wild fermentation: ripe orchard fruit notes mingle with herbal and earthy undertones from Brettanomyces character.
not found:juicy,caramel,clean,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Oude Geuze Oud Beersel

◎ Appearance

Pale golden hue with excellent clarity, characteristic of a well-settled gueuze. Fine carbonation generates a delicate, persistent head that clings to the glass with refined lacing. The brightness suggests the perfect balance between aged lambic components and the young lambic's continued fermentation in bottle.

pale goldencrystal clearfine carbonationpersistent lacing

◌ Aroma

The nose reveals the hallmark complexity of wild fermentation: ripe orchard fruit notes mingle with herbal and earthy undertones from Brettanomyces character. Subtle phenolic spice and a whisper of white wine acidity complete the profile, with restrained noble hop aromatics adding a gentle floral background without dominating.

orchard fruitwild fermentationherbalsubtle phenolic spice

◐ Taste

Entry is bright and tart, with the sour character immediately apparent yet never harsh or aggressive. The palate balances fruity notes against a dry, yeasty mid-section where funky complexity develops, supported by restrained noble hop bitterness that lingers without overwhelming. The mouthfeel remains smooth and refreshing despite the 85-percent sour profile, revealing elegant integration of the blended lambic components.

tart, bracingdry yeastnoble hop bitternessfunky complexity

◑ Finish

The finish is clean and enduring, with sour and funky notes gradually fading into a pleasantly dry, slightly crisp aftertaste. A gentle hoppy bitterness provides subtle grip on the back of the palate, inviting another sip.

dry, crisplingering sourrefreshing return
88
hopIQ score
Aroma
87
Taste
89
Appearance
86
Finish
88
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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