Lindemans Cuvee Rene (75cl, 5.5%)

A traditional Belgian gueuze lambic at 5.5% ABV in a 750ml bottle, produced through spontaneous fermentation in the Pajottenland region. The brewery uses 70% malted barley and 30% unmalted wheat, relying on wild airborne yeasts native to the region. Cuvée René blends one-third old lambic aged two to three years with two-thirds young lambic of at least one year, refermented in the bottle. The nose opens with lemon and tart green apple, then leather, barnyard hay and earthiness. The palate is sharply tart with green apple and white grape acidity, cidery and vinous qualities, grapefruit and lemon zest, with a bready wheat backbone. The finish is dry and lingering with tartness, sour stone fruit and a faint mineral edge.