 kepano (239), Meudon, France
Jun 28, 2006
Following my recent and rather lauding appraisal of the familial White Label, this beer could not have built more anticipation. This unfiltered version poured an expectably hazier and denser body, but its resinous pumpkin hue was no less alluring. The white foam rapidly recedes revealing a plethora of mouth-watering scents. Fruits are more noticeable on the forefront, particularly sweet apricots, peaches and a wonderful smultron aroma that accompanies those of sour apple and pear. Some of the tangy, terroir odors of Gruyère and grass that were so strong in the White Label are present here, in an albeit diluted fashion. A malty background composed of brown sugar and toffee highlighted by vanilla and oak, give the nose a very complete and balanced feel. The flavor benefits of a comparable evolution beginning with a dry, woody, Champagne explosion on the tip of the tongue, progressively shifting to a buttery, coating mouthfeel that resonates of caramel and honey flavors, sustained by a fruitier background of cherries and lemon. Somewhat rounder, softer, perhaps a tad more sour than the White Label and with notably less funk from the cheese and spice section. Emmental is nonetheless present in the long aftertaste, accentuated by notes of pepper and toast. Another exceptional gueuze that, to my palate, rises just above its filtered sibling by virtue of an incredibly pleasing texture, though it offers a slightly different bouquet. Both are worth your effort.
joeneugs (291), Livermore, California, USA
Nov 9, 2009 Pours a beautiful, lively golden orange color with a nice white head. The aroma floors me. It’s sour, funky, smoky with lemon, leather, white grapes and, forgive me but,... cleaning product. The flavor is very tart and complex. Grapefruit seed, leather, wood, grapes, lemon pepper are easily picked out. Despite everything going on here, its very smooth, refreshing, and drinkable. A classic beer no doubt.
witthatsbier (20), glasgow, Scotland
Nov 8, 2009 SPRITZY DRY sour lemony wonderful just a few phrases that describe this wonderfull beer
stobbe74 (662), Denmark
Nov 4, 2009 Bottle. Pours a golden beer with some chillhaze and a large white head. The aroma is acidity, leather, wood and citrus. The flavor is acidity, citrus and grapefruit. The palate is dry and the carbonationlevel is low. Overall a champagnelike beer.
daknole (2810), Plantation, Florida, USA
Nov 1, 2009 Gold pour. Very fruity aroma with some tart apples. Dry and earthy aromas with some light toothpick smell. Flavor is dry and sour and very nice. sour apples, light vinegar. Very nice.
finol (476), Nacka (Stockholm), Sweden
Nov 1, 2009 Bottle.
Pours golden with some carbonation but no head.
Dry grape aroma.
Taste of sour candy.
hirigalzkar (550), Stockholm, Sweden
Oct 31, 2009 Bottle. Fresh and fruity gueuze. Sour apples, citrus and some sweet funk. Not as complex as the Cantillons but very refreshing and easy to drink.
CheersMate1 (770), Atlanta, Georgia, USA
Oct 29, 2009 375 ml bottle at Green’s on Ponce De Leon, and the last one at that! Yes, I am so happy they had this! Poured like a masterpiece! Nice fluffy head that is slowly fading away. Nice translucent dark orange color. Looks like a lovely beer to me. Ah, this beer has a lovely aroma. Sweet/sour fruit aroma coming through along with skunk and funk! Also, nice subtle brett smell. Even at a bit colder of a temperature this thing is still pungent as anything I have ever smelled. Hits the back of my nostrils..oh so pungent. Man the aroma just keeps developing, I am getting some charred wood, and leather as it warms up. Wow, taste is damn good. Nice sour taste at first, and then the thing really turns SOUR. Nice sour lemon and brett flavor. Also the sweet flavor mixes in quite well with the sour flavor. You get the best of both worlds. This beer just leaves a wonderful sweet fruit, sour, and brett taste in my mouth. Even after tasting it and licking my lips I get that sour flavor. Ah a little charred wood and leather in the flavor as well. Very smooth beer. Damn, I wish Green’s had more of this. By far one of the most delicious beers I have tried thus far.
ksurkin (356), Norfolk, Virginia, USA
Oct 26, 2009 12.7oz, corked & caged bottle from grape & gourmet. pours a very bright, gold with a thick, bubbly white head and solid lacing. aroma is pure, excellent, brett funk with big citrus notes of sour lemon, granny smith apple, sour white grape, with notes of barnyard, hay, burlap, dry leather, and wet wood. flavor is excellent and wonderfully tart with big, funky brett notes, sour apple skins, lemon zest, and a touch of sweet apricot with milder dry, grassy, barnyard, light malts, and earth leaving a dry, tart finish. palate is medium bodied, very dry and crisp, with a solid mouth puckering sourness. overall, a damn nice gueuze that was a great introduction to the style.
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