Blend of different lambics aged in "oude Pijpen" (650 liter barrels used to transport Porto from Portugal to Belgium, these are between 60 and 120 year old barrels).

"Oud Beersel brewery was founded in 1882 by the Vandervelden family. VANDERVELDEN 140 was crafted in honor of our founder, and is a blend of Oude Lambiek selected from 3 foeders."

"Demi-Muids are wooden barrels up to 650 liters with thick staves. The Demi-Muids at Oud Beersel , which were purchased in 2013, had previously held Chateauneuf-du-Pape and Bordeaux red wines for 9 years. Since making their way to Oud Beersel, these Demi-Muids have been exclusively used to age Lambic."

"During an extended maturation of almost four years, the Lambic from Foeder 21 went through a maderisation process. This Lambic was mixed with Lambics from two other foeders of the same origin, all of which were used for white wine in the past. This creates a unique taste experience"

Gueuze made from lambics aged in Whisky

"In the past Port wine was shipped to the harbours of Bruges and Antwerp on wooden barrels of 650 liters, called ‘pipes’ or ‘pijpen’ in Dutch. Some of these barrels were purchased by Lambic breweries and have contained Lambic for many generations. Some barrels have been circulating in other, some defunct, Lambic breweries before finding their final place in the barrel cellars of Oud Beersel. We have blended the finest Lambics of on average 20 months old matured on these ‘old pipes’ of between 60 and 120 years old, to create an Oude Geuze with the characteristics of these old barrels."

"Special blend to celebrate the 142th birthday of Oud Beersel. Only contains foederlambic, with an average age of almost 3 years. Characterful Oude Geuze with great depth and fantastic ageing potential."

"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. "

"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."

"Oude Geuze Oud Beersel – Reborn – Brewers Edition (75cl) is a unique anniversary blend celebrating 20 years since the reopening of Oud Beersel. This Brewers Edition was born from an exceptional international collaboration: brewers from Norway, Mexico, Romania, New Zealand, Poland, Australia, Luxembourg, Austria, and Chile travelled to Oud Beersel to taste and select lambics straight from the wooden barrels, and to craft one shared blend together.

Reborn is built around 4-year-old lambic from Demi-Muids (630 L) with a pronounced vanilla note, blended with younger lambic from Oud Beersel’s Oude Pijpen (650 L). The combination of barrel types, ages, and this collective selection results in an unusually elegant Oude Geuze—an international collaboration that showcases lambic tradition and craftsmanship to the world.

Participating breweries: Oud Beersel (Belgium) · Nøgne Ø (Norway) · Interstellar Brewery (Mexico) · One Two Brewery (Romania) · Garage Project (New Zealand) · PINTA (Poland) · Wildflower Brewing & Blending (Australia) · Totenhopfen Brauhaus (Luxembourg) · Hopfengrund (Austria) · Granizo (Chile) "

"This Oude Geuze starts with 2-year-old Lambic and then 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, gently spiced touch."