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== Description == | == Description == | ||
| + | Hanssens Oude Geuze is a regularly available oude geuze produced from wort that Hanssens obtains from [[Brouwerij_Boon|Boon]], [[Brouwerij_Girardin|Girardin]], and [[Brouwerij_Lindemans|Lindemans]]. It is released in 375ml and 750ml bottles and has been available on occasion in 1.5L bottles as well. Hanssens Oude Geuze is labeled as 6% ABV. | ||
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| + | ==History / Other Notes== | ||
| + | Hanssens Oude Geuze is the oldest beer in the Hanssens portfolio. With so many lambic breweries in the immediate area during the mid-20th century Theo Hanssens used wort from [[Brasserie_Van_Haelen|Van Haelen]] in Beersel (closed in 1957), [[Brasserie_Van_Haelen-Coche|Van Haelen-Coche]] in Uccle (closed in 1968), [[Brasserie La Fleur d'Or|La Fleur d’Or]] in Brussels (closed in 1969), [[Brouwerij Timmermans|Timmermans]] in Itterbeek and [[Brouwerij Winderickx|Winderickx]] in Tourneppe/Dworp (closed in 1969). The numerous brewery closures after World War II lead to Hanssens using wort from Lindemans and Girardin. By 1990 the blend also contained wort from Boon.<ref name=GeuzeKriek>Jef Van den Steen, [[Books#Geuze & Kriek: The Secret of Lambic Beer|Geuze & Kriek: The Secret of Lambic Beer]], 2012</ref> | ||
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== References == | == References == | ||
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| + | == Pictures == | ||
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| + | File:Oude-Gueuze-Hanssens.jpg|Oude Gueuze Hanssens, unknown vintage. Photo: Ben Nevels | ||
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Latest revision as of 09:53, 23 May 2022
Description
Hanssens Oude Geuze is a regularly available oude geuze produced from wort that Hanssens obtains from Boon, Girardin, and Lindemans. It is released in 375ml and 750ml bottles and has been available on occasion in 1.5L bottles as well. Hanssens Oude Geuze is labeled as 6% ABV.
History / Other Notes
Hanssens Oude Geuze is the oldest beer in the Hanssens portfolio. With so many lambic breweries in the immediate area during the mid-20th century Theo Hanssens used wort from Van Haelen in Beersel (closed in 1957), Van Haelen-Coche in Uccle (closed in 1968), La Fleur d’Or in Brussels (closed in 1969), Timmermans in Itterbeek and Winderickx in Tourneppe/Dworp (closed in 1969). The numerous brewery closures after World War II lead to Hanssens using wort from Lindemans and Girardin. By 1990 the blend also contained wort from Boon.[1]
Label Log
References
- ↑ Jef Van den Steen, Geuze & Kriek: The Secret of Lambic Beer, 2012
Pictures
Oude Gueuze Hanssens, unknown vintage. Photo: Ben Nevels
