De Cam Oude Geuze

Brewed by Geuzestekerij De Cam
Style: Lambic - Gueuze
Gooik, Belgium

Serve in Flute, Tumbler

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As my lambic week-end came to a close, I decided I ought to give De Cam’s geuze a try for the sake of being thorough (not to mention my love of the style). Up until then, my knowledge of the spontaneously-fermented covered a healthy range but one involving above all the primary protagonists, which sadly seem to be swamping what used to be a rich and diverse tradition. Nonetheless one can only respect the few remaining brewers untainted by the sweet smell of money, and De Cam is surely one of them. Served in the classic tumbler (though not my glassware of choice), this geuze appeared golden and clear, not exceptionally attractive in color but topped of a resplendent alpine head - dense, spongy and coalescing to a husky hoop. To the nose, sweet dried fruits composed a mingling array introduced by raisin and banana, followed by the juicier pear and apple aroma. A noticeable blend of mild cheddar and gouda produced the necessary funk profile, to which the acrimonious scent of rubber added an unpleasant tonality. Proceeding to the tongue, one notices all the basic elements of geuze notably a dry sourness, hints of apple and rubber again, but generally a lack of originality and direction. While some blenders emphasize the sour, others the fruit, and others yet the barnyard scents, I found that De Cam took a very primordial approach which I suppose allows a certain accessibility but seems merely the sketch of a great geuze. The finishing cheesy note and lightly nutty aftertaste does redeem this nevertheless excellent example, but it is clearly not one of the phenomenal.

I had to do it: how can I take marks off anywhere when this is the best beer I've had so far. I'm glad it's my 100th rating as well. It's beer perfection for what I know. Awesome. In my weird notes here I've got: "Orvally, Horse sweat of a horse fed on Mangoes and Yoghurt; hint of Rodenbach-style sourness; tastes like a really great meal eaten on the heals of a really hefty spew." Cheers to Duff who brought this over. I owe you heaps for this one... Awesome!

citrus, golden, cloudy, sparkling, tan foam, medium sourness, salty, medium body, lively, bitter, long finish,

Wonderful and well balanced gueze. The taste is, of course, very acidic, but not as harsh as for instance Hanssens. This beer is just classy.

Taste thanks to ericandersnavy. Sour - good stuff. Lots of citrus and lime in the flavor. A slight skunkiness in the nose (green glass?) but not off putting.

Sample, part of the "Pruufpalet". Cloudy golden color with few to none head. Aroma of sour citrus. Taste is sour, citrus, orange peel and a good bite. Good geuze.

Bottle @ Pikkulintu. Poured hazy yellowish orange with a small, almost white head. Sharp acidic aroma with hints of apple, newly cut grass and barn yard. Sour flavour with fruity and floral notes as well as earthy impressions. A nice gueuze to dissolve your enamel into.

vintage del 2006 37.5 cl geuze molto buono..citrico agrumato morbido quasi punta di salato eheheh....

Brilliant straw, small layer of persistent head. Sweet and sour aroma. Spicy sour, but not nearly sour enough.

Tart and sweet aroma with a bit of skunkiness and another smell that I can’t quite put my finger on. Cloudy appearance - tannish yellow and an almost non-existant head. Tastes like a cross between pickle juice and a super tart dry white wine. Definitely an acquired taste.