OUDE GEUZE BARREL SELECTION
For this special Oude Geuze Barrel Selection series, a particular type of barrel is selected, in which an alcoholic drink has previously matured. We then let our Lambic mature on a couple of these barrels for quite a while, allowing the barrel to release its flavours properly. The result is then blended with some young Lambic, bottled and a refermentation takes place. Below you can find an overview of the versions we have made so far – some of which are already sold out – but there is more to come.
OUDE GEUZE BARREL SELECTION BAROLO EDITION
Oude Geuze Barrel Selection Barolo Edition is an Oude Geuze in collaboration with Regalli Birra who provided the Barolo barrels for this exclusive edition. The barrels were filled in April 2019 with 3 year old foeder aged Lambic and aged for 2 more years on the 4 Barolo barrels before being blended and bottled. This Oude Geuze matured during 19 month on bottle before being released.
Ingredients: water, barley malt, wheat, hops
6.5% ABV
Colour: golden yellow
Serve at: 8°C – 12°C
Shelf life: 20 years
Bottle content: 37,5 cl
OUDE GEUZE BARREL SELECTION PORTO EDITION
After a year of fermentation, this lambic is pulled of the regular Oud Beersel barrels and transferred to the small 225 l whisky barrels. These barrels were used for aging ruby port wine before the lambic was put on these barrels. During more than a year, the lambic further matures on the small barrels while absorbing the flavor of the ruby port. Beautiful barrel flavors and a secondary fermentation in bottle have given this beer an amazing characteristic that we are quite proud of!
Ingredients: water, barley malt, wheat, hops
7.0% ABV
Colour: dark gold
Serve at: 8°C – 12°C
Shelf life: 20 years
Bottle content: 75cl
OUDE GEUZE BARREL SELECTION MADEIRA EDITION
For this limited edition Oude Geuze Barrel Selection Madeira Edition, one-and-a-half-year-old lambic was aged for 24 months in barrels that previously held Madeira, a Portuguese fortified wine. After adding some young Lambic, the beer was bottled and then aged in bottle for another 18 months. This makes for a complex Oude Geuze, with nutty notes – typical of Madeira – and a vinous finish.
Ingredients: water, barley malt, wheat, hops
7.0% ABV
Colour: golden yellow
Serve at: 8°C – 12°C
Shelf life: 20 years
Bottle content: 75 cl
OUDE GEUZE BARREL SELECTION PORT WOOD WHISKY EDITION
For the Oude Geuze Barrel Selection Port Wood Whisky Edition, one-year-old Lambic was aged in whisky barrels for around 30 months. A small amount of young Lambic was then added for the secondary fermentation in the bottle.
The result is an explosion of flavours: hints of vanilla and coconut, but also a pleasant acidity and a creamy, full-bodied finish. An Oude Geuze for real epicureans.
Ingredients: water, barley malt, wheat, hops
8.0% ABV
Colour: golden yellow
Serve at: 8°C – 12°C
Shelf life: 20 years
Bottle content: 75 cl
EDITIONS: 2020, 2022
OUDE GEUZE COGNAC BARREL EDITION
For this Oude Geuze, 2-year-old Lambic matured for 18 months on cognac casks. The previous cognac ageing leaves a refined impression of dried fruit, grape-like warmth and elegant oak, layered onto the vinous character of Lambic. The finish is dry, long and complex.
Ingredients: water, barley malt, wheat, hop
8.5% ABV
Colour: golden yellow
Serve at: 8°C – 12°C
Shelf life: 20 years
Bottle content: 75 cl
EDITIONS: 2025
OUDE GEUZE CALVADOS BARREL EDITION
This Oude Geuze is made from 2-year-old Lambic that matured for 18 months on calvados casks. The wood contributes recognizable Calvados notes of apple, peel and a hint of pear, supported by a fine oak structure that frames the fresh acidity. The finish remains clean, dry and refreshing.
Ingredients: water, barley malt, wheat, hop
8.5% ABV
Colour: golden yellow
Serve at: 8°C – 12°C
Shelf life: 20 years
Bottle content: 75 cl
EDITIONS: 2025
OUDE GEUZE RUM BARREL EDITION
This Oude Geuze starts from 2-year-old Lambic and matured for 18 months on rum casks. The wood still carries traces of rum, bringing hints of molasses, cane sugar and soft vanilla that weave naturally into the Lambic profile. After bottle refermentation, the finish is long and elegant, with a warm and gently spiced touch.
Ingredients: water, barley malt, wheat, hop
8.5% ABV
Colour: golden yellow
Serve at: 8°C – 12°C
Shelf life: 20 years
Bottle content: 75 cl
EDITIONS: 2025