Which Gueuze do you enjoy the most?

I'd say Cantillon Classic Gueuze just edges out 3 Fonteinen's Oude Gueuze. I think Boon's Mariage Parfait would be my third place, though that's not listed here. For fourth place I have a hard time choosing between Tilquin, Girardin 1882, Hanssens Oude Gueuze, and Oud Beersel's. Boon Oude Geuze would be just after these. They are all must-try's in my book.

 

Oh, this is interesting!

Probably depends a bit on when and where, I guess. And the age of the specimen, of course

Just yesterday I had, and was pleasantly surprised by, Brouwerij De Trochs Chapeau Cuvee. Still not an alltime favourite though.

I always find that Tilquin is immensley balanced and quaffable, so I think my vote goes there, from the choices available.

Still, Drie Fonteinen Oude Geuze Vintage would get my vote out of every Geuze I've so far tried.

 

Black Label certainly gets my vote

 

St. Louis Gueuze Fond Tradition for a Guuze that I can get walking into just about any store.
Same With Hanssens Oude Gueuze. Granted I like the Kriek better.
Tilquin if i make the trek to Decicco's in brewster since they always have it.
Havent been blessed enough to try Cantillon Classic but have had Fou.

 

What, no golden blend as an option? Come on buddy! You and your 'classic example from each brewer/blender' rules...

The lemongrass characteristic in older 3F is something I really love - it can be overpowering, but when I have one with some cheese or my dinner it is pretty spectacular, so I went with regular 3F. Can't say I would ever say no to anything on the list though, and I rotate through a lot of different ones just for variety.

I haven't had 1882 black label yet, but there is one in the cellar, so I just put it in the fridge. If you sway me, I'll come and change my vote!

 

I've had another Black Label very recently and it cemented my belief that it is the most complex and interesting gueuze. Doesn't have the hype factor or as many 'hads' as Cantillon or 3F, but it is darned tasty.

As an aside, for those who can't get these at their local stores, all except for Cantillon and Tilquin are currently available at belgiuminabox.

 

Well, and very few American wilds even come close to true Gueuze. Even unblended lambic style american sours I find are one dimensional, and very lacto dominant. Of course I am foreign (and therefore ignorant) but the complexity and depth of true lambics is unmatched. Russian River, New Glarus R&D and Allagash are leading the pack as far as I am concerned (and I love all 3) but something like RR Beatification gets crushed by a good classic Gueuze - the depth and complexity isn't there yet.

 

Cantillon Classic > Girardin Black Label > 3F

 

3F Oude Gueuze for me. I love Cantillon & Tilquin's fruited lambics, but for a straight Gueuze, 3F gets my vote.

 

Golden Blend was unbelievably funky. I loved it. Awesome beer. I think the only beer I have had from 3F that has left me a little underwhelmed (and I do mean a little) was the Oude Kriek. Intense Red rectified the situation, though.

 

I voted for Tilquin but as far as standard gueuze go, Tilquin just beats out 3f and De Cam for me. That's a pretty general statement as blends are slightly different from year to year, obviously.

Cheers!

 

Sorry...

 

One that I really enjoy that wasn't on the list of ones to vote for is Ville De Rivere Geuze from Rivertown Brewing Company in Cincinnati, OH.

Eric

 

NO.