{"product_id":"oude-geuze-dark-cuvee-rene-limitierte-sonderedition-37-5cl","title":"Lindemans Oude Gueuze Dark Cuvée René – Limited Special Edition | 37.5cl","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e20,000 bottles. One story. One family. One century beer.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cem\u003eOude Gueuze Dark Cuvée René\u003c\/em\u003e from Brouwerij Lindemans is no ordinary Gueuze—it is a document of Belgian brewing tradition, brewed in honor of René Lindemans, the fifth-generation man who put the family brewery from Vlezenbeek on the international map with his brother Nestor.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe \"Dark\" in the name is no coincidence: Instead of classic unmalted wheat, dark roasted wheat is used here—a bold break with centuries-old Lambic tradition that gives this beer its unmistakably deep brown color and a velvety warmth on the nose.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eThree Years of Patience. A Moment of Awe.\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAfter spontaneous fermentation—the heart of every true Lambic beer, where wild yeasts from the Pajottenland air initiate fermentation—this Lambic matures for \u003cstrong\u003etwo years in traditional oak foudres\u003c\/strong\u003e. Then comes the crucial step: another year in \u003cstrong\u003e20-year-old Cognac barrels\u003c\/strong\u003e, which give the beer an elegant depth found in no other Gueuze.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe result is a Gueuze that has naturally re-fermented in the bottle, with its carbonation—like champagne—created entirely by the second fermentation process. No pressure. No additives. Just time.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eIn the Glass\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cstrong\u003eColor:\u003c\/strong\u003e Deep amber-brown with warm copper reflections\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cstrong\u003eAroma:\u003c\/strong\u003e Roasted wheat, dried dark plum, a delicate hint of Cognac\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cstrong\u003eTaste:\u003c\/strong\u003e The lively acidity of the Lambic meets the round elegance of the Cognac wood—dark fruits, a hint of vanilla, dry finish with a slightly smoky spice\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cstrong\u003eFinish:\u003c\/strong\u003e Long, dry, lingering—with a warmth that remains minutes after the last sip\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eFood Pairing\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAged hard cheese · Foie Gras with brioche · Duck breast · Caramelized pears · Dark chocolate 70% and above · Belgian waffles with caramel\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eStorage \u0026amp; Serving\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eStored cool, dark, and upright, it will continue to develop over years. Best served at \u003cstrong\u003e10–12 °C\u003c\/strong\u003e in a wine glass or Gueuze tulip glass.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eProduct Details\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cstrong\u003eBrewery:\u003c\/strong\u003e Brouwerij Lindemans, Vlezenbeek (BE) — family-owned for 7 generations\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cstrong\u003eBeer Type:\u003c\/strong\u003e Oude Gueuze – Lambic (spontaneous fermentation)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cstrong\u003eAlcohol:\u003c\/strong\u003e 4.5% Vol.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cstrong\u003eContent:\u003c\/strong\u003e 37.5 cl\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cstrong\u003eEdition:\u003c\/strong\u003e Limited — 20,000 bottles worldwide\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cstrong\u003eAging:\u003c\/strong\u003e 2 years oak foudres + 1 year Cognac barrels (20 years old)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cstrong\u003eFermentation:\u003c\/strong\u003e Spontaneous fermentation + natural bottle fermentation\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cstrong\u003eOrigin:\u003c\/strong\u003e Pajottenland, Belgium\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cstrong\u003eCertification:\u003c\/strong\u003e Belgian Family Brewers · High Council for Artisanal Lambic Beers (HORAL)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eDirectly from our warehouse in Chur — quickly delivered throughout German-speaking Switzerland, Graubünden, and Liechtenstein.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Brouwerij Lindemans","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54495615549767,"sku":"1001562","price":17.9,"currency_code":"CHF","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0973\/0011\/9879\/files\/oudegeuze_image_9_16_0812-3.png?v=1786542782","url":"https:\/\/www.thecrafts.ch\/en\/products\/oude-geuze-dark-cuvee-rene-limitierte-sonderedition-37-5cl","provider":"THECRAFTS.CH","version":"1.0","type":"link"}