Description
The Vieille Gueuze, Vieille Gueuze-Lambic, Vieux Lambic TSG are bitter beers made by spontaneous fermentation of a variety of blends of Lambic beers of different ages.
Production Area
The tradition territory of Vieille Gueuze, Vieille Gueuze-Lambic, Vieux Lambic TSG cover about the whole area of Belgium.
Production Method
Vieille Gueuze, Vieille Gueuze-Lambic, Vieux Lambic TSG are all blends of Lambic beers the oldest of which will have been aged for at least three years in wooden barrels. Vieille Gueuze differs by the fact that the average age of the Lambic beers in the blend has to be at least one year. Another distinction between a Gueuze and a Vieille Gueuze is that Vieille Gueuze is fermented twice and is matured on its own dregs.
Appearance and Flavour
Vieille Gueuze, Vieille Gueuze-Lambic, Vieux Lambic TSG beers have a very distinctive aroma and flavour; they are very fizzy and the flavour is quite tart.
History
The origins of Vieille Gueuze, Vieille Gueuze-Lambic, Vieux Lambic TSG beers date back to the beginning of the 19th century with the written documentation of the production of these beers and the areas where they were made.
Gastronomy
Vieille Gueuze, Vieille Gueuze-Lambic, Vieux Lambic TSG beers must be stored in a cool, dark place. They are best drunk cold as an aperitif. They are also used as an ingredient in many local dishes, especially meat dishes such as rabbit or pork as in Pâté bruxellois à la gueuze.
Marketing
These beers are sold as Vieille Gueuze, Vieille Gueuze-Lambic, Vieux Lambic TSG. They are marketed in glass bottles.
Distinctive Features
The success of Vieille Gueuze, Vieille Gueuze-Lambic, Vieux Lambic TSG beers is owed to the skill and experience of master brewers in blending the different kinds of Lambic beers.
