3 Fonteinen Oude Geuze

Sample at J Gumbos Aug 2008 Indy tasting - Didn’t see the age, but was a 375ml so probably newer. Aroma is funky, horse blanket, oak and a touch of spice. I could keep my nose in there all day. Flavor starts off in the barn with hay, straw and horse followed by some sour grapes and grapefruit. Spice from the yeast shows up as well. Palate is tart and dry as well as tart and dry. Very nice stuff that I need to get a bottle for myself.

2001. pinkish hued cloudy gold with awesome lacing under a huge sudsy soapy head. black pepper, sour peach, brett, maybe even some banana notes in aroma. flavors of white grape, vinegar, acid, sour peach, brett, and a hint of the peppery spice from the aroma. nicely aged and mellowed. not sure if its the aging but i really like this one.

An easy drinking geuze, sessionable stuff. Somehow reminds me of Noilly prat which is good since I really like that stuff. Nicely sour, not rewiring your tastebuds after one bottle. Never thought I would find a beer with a vinegary nose this drinkable but we do live and learn.

Dark golden colour, small white head. Well carbonated. Aroma is earthy, smells of barnyard, leather and medicine. Flavour has sour fruits, mostly apple. Finishes bitter-dry. Not my favorite style, but I can appreciate this one.

Sour only slightly funky nose. Hazy orange, no head, some lace ... as an old geuze should look and smell ... but neither the nose nor the appearance doe much to recommend the beer. Dead flat in the mouth as well. Flavor is interesting, but not nearly as complex as a Cantillion Iris.

Opaque golden-copper with bubbles and a moderate, long-lasting white head. The nose really picks up steam with a little warmth: sour up front, musty hay lurking, and a little leather and cheese in the back. Flavor is quite sour (grapefruit) and probably in between the sweeter Cantillon and more bitter Oude Beersel. Dry and dusty, there is also some dank earth/wood. Tart apple skin in the finish. Not quite as light or exuberant as the Cantillon and Girardin Black. Still a good beer, like all gueuze I’ve had, but it’s not quite as complex, integrated, or refreshing as the very best.

375ml bottle. Poured a dark yellow, nice white head. Funky, skunky aroma. Tasted pretty good though, slight sourness to it, not overwhelming.

Bottled(375ml). -from In de Wildeman.
Cloudy dark golden coloured, small to medium white head, lively carbonation, acidic nose. Very sour and acidic over-ripe apples, light wooden and mild yeasty taste with lingering sour and light sweet finish. Refreshing.