Crianza Helena
Brasserie Cantillon

Crianza HelenaCrianza Helena
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From:
Brasserie Cantillon
 
Belgium
Style:
Gueuze
ABV:
5%
Score:
98
Avg:
4.47 | pDev: 7.16%
Reviews:
93
Ratings:
212
Status:
Retired
Rated:
May 08, 2023
Added:
Jan 06, 2009
Wants:
  445
Gots:
  36
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Rated: 4.25 by Affinity from Missouri

May 08, 2023
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Reviewed by StoutSnob40 from California

4.53/5  rDev +1.3%
look: 4.5 | smell: 4.5 | taste: 4.5 | feel: 4.75 | overall: 4.5
There is always a fear when opening a bottle like this. When I popped the cap, the top of the cork was gray and appeared moldy.. the cork looked pristine within the bottle, and popped perfectly. Carbonation looked active.

Immediately hit with that classic Cantillon funk, with subtle sweetness from the barrel treatments. Not overly tart, but more of a green apple aroma. Subtle, but very complex.

Flavors were a tad shy when cold, but definitely emerged as the beer warmed. Juicy citrus, stone fruit, oaky funk with a perfect balance of sweetness from the cognac barrels. Absolutely no sign of oxidation. Phew! Such a relief! It’s awesome, awesome stuff.
Apr 30, 2022
 
Rated: 4.72 by aasher from Indiana

Jul 07, 2021
 
Rated: 4.43 by acurtis from New Jersey

Aug 03, 2019
 
Rated: 4.35 by Spoda1983 from Pennsylvania

Oct 25, 2017
 
Rated: 4.5 by kylehay2004 from Illinois

Aug 05, 2017
 
Rated: 5 by nvbrew from Nevada

Apr 04, 2017
 
Rated: 5 by chippo33 from Vermont

Mar 23, 2017
 
Rated: 4.72 by AMCimpi from New York

Mar 09, 2017
 
Rated: 5 by Yating from Belgium

Dec 29, 2016
 
Rated: 4.5 by fthegiants from California

Dec 06, 2016
 
Rated: 4.7 by Raziel313 from California

Dec 06, 2016
 
Rated: 4.03 by nmann08 from Virginia

Oct 16, 2016
 
Rated: 4.48 by brian4beer from Indiana

Jul 22, 2016
 
Rated: 4.31 by YvesB from Belgium

Apr 17, 2016
 
Rated: 4.76 by marqoid from Arizona

Mar 27, 2016
 
Rated: 4.25 by Deltoro from Florida

Dec 28, 2015
 
Rated: 4.28 by socalbrewlvr from California

Nov 05, 2015
 
Rated: 4.83 by blisscent from Rhode Island

Aug 20, 2015
 
Rated: 4.84 by cdJensen from California

Aug 01, 2015
Crianza Helena from Brasserie Cantillon
Beer rating: 98 out of 100 with 212 ratings