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tilquin-gueuze-bottleGueuzerie Tilquin
Oude Gueuze Tilquin à l’Ancienne, 375 ml

Rebecq, Région Wallonne Belgium

The (old-style) Oude Gueuze Tilquin à l’ancienne is a spontaneous fermentation beer obtained from the blending of one, two and three years old lambics. It is then re-fermented in the bottle for at least six months. The lambics used were fermented in their own oak barrels at the blendery.  “Oude” in Flemish or “à l’ancienne” in French is an appellation protected by the EU and is restricted for traditional Belgian Gueuze in bottle.  The taste is tart and dry, but has roundness that makes this Gueuze à l’ancienne particularly accessible for non-experts. It also has a slight bitterness due to the young oak barrels used, as they still release some tannins.  It has a fresh lemony nose.

ABV: 7% alcohol / volume
IBU: 14
Style: Lambic – Gueuze

Beer Style: Fruity & Spicy

ABOUT THE BREWERY:
Gueuzerie Tilquin is the first Gueuze blendery in the Wallonne (Wallonia) region, with the company located in Bierghes (Rebecq). It started out in 2009 under the management of Pierre Tilquin. Pierre put his intensive background in brewing science to practice when Gueuzerie Tilquin was established. Lambic and Gueuze beers are some of its finest specialties. Shortly after the blendery began its operations, it started to grow its audience, particularly among craft beer enthusiasts who love sour beers. Gueuzerie Tilquin has great passion for blending beers, oak barrel aging and tedious fermentation that has always produced some of the finest flavors of beers. Learn more here, and follow them on Untappd.

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trappist-beer-tre-fontane-monastery-bottleAbbazia Tre Fontane
Tre Fontane Tripel, 11.2 oz

Roma (Rome), Lazio Italy

Crafted with a recipe from the Trappist Monks of the Tre Fontane (three fountains) Abbey, this high-fermentation beer has an intense golden hue and bold, moderately fruity flavor enhanced by eucalyptus. The eucalyptus notes draw in the fruity elements, creating a balanced profile where sweetness meets a pleasant bitterness from hops. High carbonation lends a dry finish, while a subtle aftertaste, brightened by the beer’s balsamic quality, refreshes the palate. Despite its lighter impression, this beer has a medium body, with a warming sensation from its elevated alcohol content, elegantly refined by the balsamic warmth of eucalyptus.

ABV: 8.5% alcohol / volume
IBU: 30

Style: Belgian Tripel
Beer Style: Malty & Sweet

ABOUT THE BREWERY:
The Trappist Monastery of Saints Vincent and Anastasius, located in Rome, joined the International Trappist Association (ITA) in 2014. Abbazia Tre Fontane produces the only Trappist beer in Italy.  The monastery began planting eucalyptus after 1870 to combat malaria and leading them to produce botanical oils and liqueur.  Upon discovery of an ancient beer recipe a eucalyptus-infused tripel was produced.  It’s truly unique in the brewing world.  In 2015, the monks at Tre Fontane Abbey established a microbrewery to create a distinctive eucalyptus-infused beer and awarded the ATP brand (Authentic Trappist Product). They also produce and sell olive oil, various types of honey (flower, acacia, and eucalyptus), a selection of chocolates, and Trappist liqueurs. Follow them on Untappd.

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