Cantillon Gueuze 100% Lambic - Brasserie Cantillon

TulipSnifter

Oregon

4.33/5  rDev -2.9%
look: 4 | smell: 4.5 | taste: 4.5 | feel: 4 | overall: 4

This bottle is one year old today.
Appearance: Golden orange with a light cap.
Smell: Green apples and citrus lemons.
Taste: Lemon, funk, and maybe some green apple. The warmer it got the more it tasted like apricot.
Mouthfeel: Clean, crisp, lightly carbonated and very tart.
Drinkablility: This is a great drink. This is absolutely wonderful.

Serving type: bottle

11-13-2010 16:55:05 | More by TulipSnifter

Tnudish

Wisconsin

4/5  rDev -10.3%
look: 4 | smell: 4 | taste: 4 | feel: 4 | overall: 4

Bottle provided by Baron whilst watching football. Thanks for bringing the Loons bro, I love drinking dis shit. 2011 vintage poured into a New Belgium tulip.

A-Poured a golden brown in color with about a fingers worth of tight white head. It’s hazy in clarity.

S-Nose is comprised of lemon and a ton of dirty funk. It’s surprisingly funky for this stage in its development. There is must, horse blanket, wet hay, and some cat piss.

T-Flavor is less funk focused, there is still some sweetness accompanied by the lemon rind. There is some funk on the finish, but not a bunch.

M-Mouthfeel is light, carbonation is low, gentle acidity, and a moderate finish.

O-I love Classic Gueuze/Gueuze BIO/etc., so I always think its a treat to have. I prefer 3F Oude Gueuze in terms of standard gueuzes, but this is probably a close second. Thanks for bringing this Baron.

Serving type: bottle

10-17-2012 20:13:55 | More by Tnudish

tsatem

Texas

4.3/5  rDev -3.6%
look: 4.5 | smell: 3.5 | taste: 4.5 | feel: 4.5 | overall: 4.5

Served in a wine glass at the brewery.

A: Golden wheat and sunshine. Very small head with large bubbles, fairly hazy. Looks great.

S: Lactic, but very smooth. Not too much in the nose, everything seems somewhat muted. The sourness is prominent and there's some barnyard funk lingering in the background.

T: Lightly sour and round. Not agressive at all, surprisingly, everything is very subtle. Huge bouquet of floral notes, some honey and citric acid. Apple and grassy funk.

M: Very light carbonation. Pleasantly dry, with a little bit of sweetness in the finish.

O: Amazing balance, very drinkable and smooth.

Serving type: bottle

07-28-2011 20:40:20 | More by tsatem

onecrazybreeze

Colorado

3.78/5  rDev -15.2%
look: 4 | smell: 4 | taste: 3.5 | feel: 4 | overall: 4

Poured a hazy gold, with a light white head. Smelled citrusy and slightly sour. Tasted sour with sweet notes I wasn't expecting. I had been told the beer was ridiculously sour so was let down to find it wasn't as sour as I was expecting. Not a bad brew at all, my judgement was clouded by previous expectations. Will definitely need to try again.

Serving type: bottle

12-19-2008 10:52:43 | More by onecrazybreeze

Rinkor16

California

4.38/5  rDev -1.8%
look: 4 | smell: 4 | taste: 4.5 | feel: 4.5 | overall: 4.5

Enjoyed this with my older brother. 2011 bottle opened on 7/6/12.

A: Nice orange and yellow color. Very little head that would slide right off the glass.

S: Tons of citrus. Lemon, orange and oak.

T: Extremely well balanced. Nice citrus notes up front followed by the funk and sour. Reminded me a lot of Beatification, but less intense. Very dry finish that leaves you wanting more!

M: Right amount of carbonation. Very refreshing.

O: Fantastic! I wish I could get a hold of this more often.

Serving type: bottle

07-07-2012 16:43:35 | More by Rinkor16

PhineasGage

Iowa

4.7/5  rDev +5.4%
look: 5 | smell: 4 | taste: 5 | feel: 5 | overall: 4.5

Peoria Int Beerfest VIP notes

a - clear, yellow straw.

s - vinegar, lactic sourness. yeasty

t - light lactic sourness. light stone fruit. reminds me of a nice unoaked chard w/o any malo-lactic fermentation.

m - refreshing, crisp acidity. perfect amount of carbonation. the tingle from the acid and the carb plays nicely.

o - this lambic is a killer.

Serving type: bottle

05-02-2011 16:14:10 | More by PhineasGage

mahak213

New York

4.46/5  rDev 0%
look: 4.25 | smell: 4.5 | taste: 4.5 | feel: 4.25 | overall: 4.5

2012 375ml bottle thanks to Hugonaut13

Appearance- Golden yellow/orange with a fizzy white head that dissipated pretty quickly.

Smell- Big vinegary citrusy notes up front, lemon and green apple, along with funkiness

Taste- Big blast of sour, some wheat and lemon zest, and then some funky, musty notes to finish things off

Mouthfeel- Pretty light and crisp, but the carbonation is a notch lower than other gueuzes I have tried. That's really the only way I can knock this.

Overall- Excellent as expected. This isn't really any better than 3F or Tilquin offerings, but it has it's subtle differences. Either way, it's world class and worth trying.

Serving type: bottle

05-21-2013 01:54:23 | More by mahak213

importguy

British Columbia (Canada)

4.28/5  rDev -4%
look: 4 | smell: 4 | taste: 4.5 | feel: 4.5 | overall: 4

As Camra's "Good Beer Guide to Belgium" says about Guezze "...your fiirst encounter should suprise you. That is suprise in ' I'm not sure I have ever tasted anything like that before.' " This would definately expalin my experience.

The taste was a bit sour, but also dry. Best way I can describe it is it is more like a a very dry cider than a beer. But after the intial shock on the flavour I quit enjoyed it. I think it could be a very nice drink that could be drunk anytime of the year.

Serving type: bottle

04-30-2003 10:38:57 | More by importguy

madtrixter787

Virginia

4.03/5  rDev -9.6%
look: 4.5 | smell: 4 | taste: 4 | feel: 4 | overall: 4

Poured from a bottle my friend mcann2pu brought back from a visit to DE.

Appearance: Not too much head, though the poor was not that aggressive. Nice cloudy golden haze.

Smell: Strong sour smell at first, though toned down and a little fruitier when brought to room temperature.

Taste: Very sour at the front, with a very complex finish. Hard to describe the different flavors, though pear comes through for the fruit. Very well blended.

Mouthfeel: Nice and bubbly, as expected.

Drinkability: Definitely gets better when brought closer to room temperature. Would not want to drink more than a bottle at a time, but that can be a good thing with beers this complex.

Serving type: bottle

12-04-2010 04:58:51 | More by madtrixter787

dublife1

Pennsylvania

4.85/5  rDev +8.7%
look: 4 | smell: 4.5 | taste: 5 | feel: 5 | overall: 5

This is probabaly the finest Gueuze I've tasted. Pours pale yellow with a one finger head. Smell is of grapes and green apples, wonderful. Taste is so wonderful and complex. Sour apples and grapes with some lemon in the backround. Very tart but oh sooo perfect and drinkable. This is one to not be missed!!! A lot of people may not like this style of beer but I absolutely have become a huge fan because of this wonderful beer!!!

Serving type: bottle

05-23-2009 19:40:27 | More by dublife1

brundo4

Illinois

4.43/5  rDev -0.7%
look: 4 | smell: 4.5 | taste: 4.5 | feel: 4 | overall: 4.5

Poured from a 750 mL champagne bottle into a flute. No real head forms. Thin, white lacing. Mild carbonation. Beautiful, deep golden color. A bit cloudy. This Gueuze looks very crisp, bright and refreshing.

On the nose, it is dry, tart and fruity. Green/granny smith apples and a citrus of lime and lemon both come through, as well as some spiciness I can't quite identify (cumin, lemon zest, light pepper smell) as well as honey and a strong sour, yeasty aroma.

What you smell is almost what you get. Supplement some bitterness on top of a strong, tart citrus flavor and some serious yeastiness and you get this Gueuze. Very sharp and tangy, not at all sweet, a little barrel taste. The bite is refreshing and complex. The longer I let this explore the less I seem to understand it: the sign of a truly complex beer. Good balance of flavors and very indicative of lambic style. The complexity and the inability to get a handle on this makes it all the more delicious.

The mouthfeel of this lambic is not too thick, but it feels thicker because of the minimal carbonation. Very pleasant, soft, billowy almost--a trait I've been finding more and more in lambics.

This beer goes down extremely easy and improves with each sip. The first taste confuses, the second entices, and the third entrances. This is one for the beer Gods. Endlessly complex. A true experience.

Serving type: bottle

07-06-2009 22:14:15 | More by brundo4

scinerd3000

Pennsylvania

4.83/5  rDev +8.3%
look: 4.5 | smell: 4.5 | taste: 5 | feel: 4.5 | overall: 5

A: Light golden color with slight amber highlight and an ever so slight haze. Highly carbonated and effervescent. White head recedes quickly. No lacing.

S: Sour apples, funky brettanomyces character, hay, slight musky horse blanket, wood. Lemons and more funk. At almost room temperature, huge oak notes come through. No hop smell

T: Sour lactic upfront moving into an oak and hay-like flavor. Very refreshing. Taste sticks around and dissipates slowly on my pallet. Grassy in the middle of the taste with a slight spice character toward the end. As it warms, notes of leather and figs? Huge sour apple and lemons. Very complex! Each sip opens into new flavors... No DMS, slight vinegar (almost imperceptible). No hops perceived.

M: Dry and sour leaving a sweetness around your mouth. Oak gives this beer a pucker factor which left my mouth dry. Smooth and refreshing although slightly thin.

O: One of the best I have ever tried. Definitely worth trying and I continue to drink this whenever I can find it. Damn well brewed

Serving type: bottle

06-19-2011 21:16:30 | More by scinerd3000

Cisco619

California

4.35/5  rDev -2.5%
look: 4.5 | smell: 4 | taste: 4.5 | feel: 4 | overall: 4.5

12.7 fl oz bottle poured into Duvel snifter. Cork date of 2010.

A: Golden honey haze with an off white bubbly head that lingers for a bit. A thin white cap remains with a few ardent bubbles that break apart the remaining foam until they a reduced to sporadic eruptions.

S: A pleasant mixture of barnyard/horse blanket with fruity aromas lingering in the scent. A lime/lemon mixture that tantalizes.

T: Following the nose, but with the lime presence up front that lingers to the tart finish which is dry & crisp. Tartness is much more pronounced than the nose, but not overwhelming. A slight acidicness helps to meld the flavors into an exceptional brew.

M: Tart and acidic with a nice, zesty clean finish. The lime is once again apparent is a pleasant surprise throughout.

O: I had no idea what to expect from this beer and it was very enjoyable. The unique flavor achieved creates a crisp refreshing that is perfect any time of year.

Serving type: bottle

10-02-2011 02:55:36 | More by Cisco619

metal850

Maryland

4.1/5  rDev -8.1%
look: 4 | smell: 4 | taste: 4 | feel: 5 | overall: 4

Bottled 7 March 2010

A: One finger white head that quickly dissipates to a wisp and ring of foam, color is golden honey and clear.

S: Light funk, particularly damp basement and moldy, and sweetness.

T: Sour with a funky aftertaste, almost like bitter bite, fruit peels, nice sweetness.

M: Nice medium body with a light carbonation, perfect for a geuze.

O: Nice underlying beer but I prefer the funk/sour balance of other geuzes.

Serving type: bottle

08-28-2011 22:06:49 | More by metal850

mjgardner

Kansas

4.2/5  rDev -5.8%
look: 3.5 | smell: 4 | taste: 4.5 | feel: 4 | overall: 4

Bottled in 2006. Poured into a wine glass.

Appearance - Hazy yellow. White head, although not very much. Dissipates quickly. Not too much lacing.

Smell - Definitely a very sour smell. A bit of earthiness in the aroma as well. Perhaps a touch of lemon grass as well.

Taste - A very acidic sour taste. I am actually pleasantly surprised by how much I enjoy the sour taste. Very earthy at the end with a sour lemon taste on the back of the tounge.

Mouthfeel - Light bodied with little carbonation at all. I also found it to be extremely dry.

Drinkability - Not the most drinkable of beers. I think it is very good, but if you are not into the sour beers, well this may not be your beer.

Serving type: bottle

06-03-2007 08:45:20 | More by mjgardner

EvilGnome6

Arizona

4.4/5  rDev -1.3%
look: 4.5 | smell: 4.5 | taste: 4.5 | feel: 4.5 | overall: 4

Poured from a 1pt. 9.4 oz. bottle into a Belgian tulip glass.

A: Pours a slightly hazy golden yellow with a generous head that collapses quickly into a thin white cap with constant bubbles rising to the top.

S: Lots of sourness in the nose. Kind of like an apple sweet tart with a hint of grape. Strong acidity that stings the nose a little when breathing deeply. Slightly musty.

T: Very tart and dry with a white wine acidity. Tangy with a green apple bite. Very fruity with a hint of peach. Very sour but not overwhelmingly so with just enough sweetness to give it a crisp, refreshing finish.

M: So dry that it makes your teeth squeak when they touch. The tartness clings to the top of your tongue and the roof of your mouth for several seconds before it fades. In the end, it is remarkably refreshing.

D: This is remarkably drinkable for the style. Due to its tartness and acidity this is definitely a sipping beer. It's not something you could (or should) chug down in big gulps. It's the type of beer you should savor in little swigs to fully appreciate.

Overall: World class. Not cloyingly sweet like pasteurized and blended lambics. Just straight up sourness with an amazingly complex fruity flavor profile. I don't think I could drink it all night long but it's something I would gladly buy again.

Serving type: bottle

05-24-2010 03:36:16 | More by EvilGnome6

kayalla

California

4.28/5  rDev -4%
look: 4 | smell: 4 | taste: 4.5 | feel: 4.5 | overall: 4

This was one of the European bottles with the blue and white labels. Light gold into the Cantillon tulip. Aroma is musky, dank, like a sweaty horse! A lemon tree and a summer field. The flavor is sharp and sour, lemon peel and dirt from a farm. I love that horse sweat part of it that's much stronger than in other traditional gueuze. Very well done gueuze, crisp and light but very complex. One of the better Cantillon offerings and much preferable to Drie Fontienen or Girardin to my taste.

Serving type: bottle

10-13-2011 03:18:20 | More by kayalla

OrangeCharlie

Delaware

4.47/5  rDev +0.2%
look: 4 | smell: 5 | taste: 4.5 | feel: 4.5 | overall: 4

This one was bottled in 2008.

A: Poured a cloudy, golden color with a champagne-like fizz and quickly fading head.

S: Musty and bleu cheese with fruity overtones. So intriguing I had to inhale deeply with every sip.

T: Very tart with notes of fruity esters and oak.

M: Thin and champagne-like. Spritzy.

D: Very drinkable considering it's a lambic, though I'm glad I had friends to share the bottle with.

Serving type: bottle

12-04-2009 21:14:49 | More by OrangeCharlie

OneBrewru

Japan

4.4/5  rDev -1.3%
look: 3.5 | smell: 4 | taste: 4.5 | feel: 5 | overall: 4.5

Cantillon geuze is golden in hue with a slight haze. Minimal head is present. Aromas of oak, vinegar, sweet cereal, and hints of medicinal herbs are present. The taste follows suit- a very fine geuze. The taste manages to be light yet complex and a little sour. The mouthfeel is effervescent and refreshing.

This is the best geuze I have had. The funky, sour, and crisp refreshing notes are in perfect harmony. A good beer for a hot afternoon.

Serving type: bottle

06-05-2011 09:11:38 | More by OneBrewru

rbhockeyfan

Nevada

4.68/5  rDev +4.9%
look: 4.5 | smell: 4.5 | taste: 5 | feel: 4 | overall: 4.5

I knew the second I corked this beer that it was something special. The smell was yeast and bitter apple (reminded me a of a good champaign). The color was beautiful golden honey. First drink threw me off a bit, but after that is was heavenly. It's unique, well balanced, bitter sweet. Absolutely an amazing beer.

Serving type: bottle

12-19-2010 06:56:18 | More by rbhockeyfan

RyWill

Illinois

4.15/5  rDev -7%
look: 5 | smell: 4 | taste: 4 | feel: 4 | overall: 4.5

Appearance: Really nice golden/orange/yellow color with a 1/2 inch head. Sporadic lace follows down the glass, while a thin fizzy white head remains the entire time.

Smell: Some musty funk, but more sour green apple and citrus.

Taste/Mouthfeel: This being my first gueuze I was expecting more sourness after drinking a La Folie recently as my introduction to sour beers, but the balance of this beer was definitely a nice surprise. The sourness is there but it doesn't leave a profound bite. There are so many flavors going on that play super well off each other that after getting through half the bottle you almost forget how sour it is and just bask in the deliciousness. Light and refreshing mouthfeel. Carbonation isn't overbearing at all.

Drinkability: Would be a perfect beer for a hot day if you're just looking to sip on something delicious or you just want something different and super complex. Really really good.

Serving type: bottle

09-26-2009 01:07:21 | More by RyWill

Paulydeets

New York

4.47/5  rDev +0.2%
look: 4 | smell: 4.5 | taste: 4.5 | feel: 4.5 | overall: 4.5

2010 375ml bottle

Pours a golden orange with .5 inch head that fades into a ring that hangs around but very little lacing, it does look quite nice tho.

Smells very funky, sour, and lots of brett. Maybe a little lemon and apple in the background.

Taste is sour and almost puckering but then it smooths out for me. Definately some apple cider vinegar, not overly acidic though. Very, very good.

Mouthfeel is perfect, just the right amount carbonation, with a nice dry finish.

Overall an excellent beer, cant wait to try the other Cantillon offerings that I have sitting in my cellar.

Serving type: bottle

05-22-2011 21:01:34 | More by Paulydeets

knucks999

Colorado

4.43/5  rDev -0.7%
look: 4 | smell: 4.5 | taste: 4.5 | feel: 4 | overall: 4.5

2010 vintage. Pours very bright with a nice lasting head. Smell of the classic cantillon aroma, but more subdued. Funk, citrus aromas of grapefruit and apples. Great mouthfeel, not super acidic, more on the balanced side with the sweetness. I could drink liters of this stuff.

Serving type: bottle

06-09-2011 19:43:18 | More by knucks999

dannyhipps

California

4.38/5  rDev -1.8%
look: 4 | smell: 4.5 | taste: 4.5 | feel: 4.5 | overall: 4

12.7, 2009, poured into my Bruery tulip. Thanks berkey, for the wonderful gift of this beer, one of many precious treats in one of your many packages of love. Actually reviewed this gem earlier this year, just getting around to posting.

A- Gorgeous & bright yellow orange honey w an impresive head, 2 fingers+ (aggresive pour) , quickly whittles down to 1/4" with small, tight bubbles

S- Straight sour & funky battling right up front, fermented white grapes and Bretty funky wet hay swirling in a sensory deight.

T- Wow! A delicious lemon juice bitter sour, with complimentary unripe white fruits. A pleasant degree of brett-funk is a constant. the beer finishes complex, with a perceived finale of citrus rind bitter, but followed through with a decadent barnyard funk that's strong in the aftertaste. A real treat.

M- Mouthfeel is basically perfect. Light and thin, keeps the beer uncluttered and refreshing. Finishes clean & dry, yet the mouth almost instantly waters for more!

D- Great. Light and crisp enough, the sour keeps my watering mouth begging for the next sip.

Serving type: bottle

08-04-2010 10:40:35 | More by dannyhipps

sadie23

Arizona

4.33/5  rDev -2.9%
look: 4 | smell: 4.5 | taste: 4.5 | feel: 4 | overall: 4

A: Amber and clear with a foamy head that subsided pretty quickly.

S: Tart green apples. Sour.

T: Even more intensely sour than I expected from the smell. A tart bite.

M: Dry and lingers in your mouth.

D: Very enjoyable. The 750 mL bottle is perfect for 2.

Serving type: bottle

05-24-2010 03:36:03 | More by sadie23