Cantillon Gueuze

Well, my last week in the heartland of Ohio didn't go exactly as planned.  That meaning, that beerventures were kept to a minimum as a result of all that needed to be done.  If it makes it any better, I cursed under my breath when getting big boy clothes.  Was really hoping to make it to Dirty Franks, but I guess I shouldn't complain as real Chicago dogs won't be hard to come by starting tomorrow.  On the bright side, I get to end my time here with a Cantillon Gueuze with some Brie cheese.  Oh sour and funky goodness.

Cantillon Gueuze


Appearance- Orange Gold in color, slightly hazy but still can be seen through.  Small, fizzy white head that disappears almost completely besides a ring around the glass.

Smell- Tart smell from the beginning with green apple complimenting underneath.  Some slight funk/earthy character to go along with the tart.

Taste- Slightly malty/sweet in the front as pear and green apple emerges slightly after.  Musty basement character develops in the middle, but not overpowering.  Sour, acidic character rises in the end sharply and continues into the finish.

Mouthfeel- Medium-light body, very dry in the finish.

Overall and Note- Mmmmmm, good way to end things here.  You can tell that there probably was some more fermentation that could have happened in the bottle (from the youngest added lambic), but still delicious.

Well Ohio, it was real.  See you suckers on the other side.