Oude Pinot Noir Tilquin à l'ancienne

◎ Aussehen

Pale amber to light copper hue, transparent with minimal haze despite being unfiltered and unpasteurised. Fine carbonation produces a delicate, short-lived head with modest lacing. The clarity allows the wine-like origin of the beer to show through visually.

◌ Aroma

The nose leads with ripe dark fruit character from the Pinot Noir—cherry and plum notes meld with the characteristic funky, vinous esters of the lambic base. Underlying tartness emerges through a subtle acidity, while the organic fruit source contributes an earthy, wine-cellar complexity without overtly mimicking wine.

◐ Geschmack

The palate opens tart and immediately funky, with the 260 g/L of Pinot Noir delivering concentrated berry and stone-fruit presence. Mid-palate remains dry and zesty, the fruit supported by a clean, integrated sourness. The finish is decidedly non-vinous—crisp and refreshing rather than wine-like, the bitterness minimal at 10 IBU.

◑ Abgang

Short to medium finish with clean decay. The aftertaste balances residual fruit character against lingering tartness, leaving the mouth refreshed and eager for the next sip.