Cantillon Classic Gueuze 100% Lambic

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Description

Cantillon Classice Gueuze 100% Lambic is a traditional gueuze bottled regularly by Cantillon.

History / Other Notes

A flagship beer, Cantillon Gueuze is the backbone of the Cantillon lineup and one of the most common bottlings to find. Over the years its label has changed several times, and there are generally two to three labels for Classice Gueuze used at a time. The imported versions to the U.S from Shelton Brothers currently uses the classic yellow label, while the European versions use the Mannkein Pis labeling. In 2014 Cantillon introduced the newest label for their gueuze which has the Belgian flag as the back drop.

It should be pointed out that there is no difference between the U.S version of "Classic Gueuze" and the 100% Bio/Organic bottlings. The labeling differences stem from different requirements by the United States versus the European Union in calling something organic. Cantillon currently does not meet U.S standards, but notes on their website that they have used 100% organically grown grain for their lambics since 1999.

Unsubstantiated Stories

The Green Gueuze label pictured below is believed to be from the early 90's however this date is not confirmed. The label says that it is a "Biere de Haute Densite", however no other information has surfaced about a high density lambic from that timeframe. If you have any additional information about this beer, please contact Bill or Adam.

Bottle Log

Bottle date (mm/dd/yyyy)	Cork Date	Bottle Size	Label / Notes	Image Link
N/A	1982	750 mL	Brown paper label	N/A
N/A	1994	750 mL	Blue Mannekin Pis label, small block-style lettering on cork	N/A
N/A	1996	750 mL	Blue Mannekin Pis label - Lot 1/97	N/A
N/A	1997	375 mL	Lauter tun label	N/A
N/A	1998	750 mL		N/A
N/A	1999	375 mL	Lauter tun label	N/A
N/A	2003	375 mL		N/A
N/A	2003	375mL	Copper kettle label in poppy field, Belgian botting	N/A
N/A	2004	375ml	Mannekin Pis label with poppy, Belgian bottling	N/A
N/A	2004	750 mL		N/A
N/A	2005	375 mL	Lauter tun label	N/A
N/A	2005	750 mL	Outdoor Lauter tun in a field of wheat and poppies	N/A
06/01/2006	2006	750 mL	Standard bio labeling	N/A
N/A	2006	750 mL	U.S. label with guy leaning back	N/A
06/06/2007	2007	750 mL	U.S. label with guy leaning back	N/A
10/23/2007	2007	750 mL	U.S. label with guy leaning back	N/A
N/A	2007	750 mL	U.S. label with guy leaning back	N/A
05/05/2008	2008	750 mL	U.S. label with guy leaning back	N/A
10/03/2008	2008	750 mL	U.S. label with guy leaning back	N/A
N/A	2008	375 mL	U.S. label with guy leaning back	N/A
02/13/2009	2009	750 mL	Euro label with Mannekin Pis	N/A
03/13/2009	2009	750 mL	U.S. label with guy leaning back	N/A
11/20/2009	2009	750 mL	U.S. label with guy leaning back	N/A
12/30/2009	2009	375 mL	U.S. label with guy leaning back	N/A
12/30/2009	2009	375 mL	Euro label with Mannekin Pis	N/A
N/A	2009	375 mL	U.S. label with guy leaning back, no brewer's signature on back	N/A
02/19/2010	2010	750 mL	U.S. label with guy leaning back	N/A
03/17/2010	2010	750 mL	U.S. label with guy leaning back	N/A
03/23/2010	2010	750 mL	U.S. label with guy leaning back	N/A
05/04/2010	2010	375 mL	Euro label with Mannekin Pis	N/A
09/17/2010	2010	375 mL	U.S. label with guy leaning back	N/A
09/24/2010	2010	750 mL	Euro label with Mannekin Pis	N/A
12/31/2010	2010	375 mL	Euro label with Mannekin Pis	N/A
N/A	2010	375 mL	U.S. label with guy leaning back, no brewer's signature on back	N/A
03/01/2011	2011	750 mL	U.S. label with guy leaning back	N/A
03/03/2011	2011	750 mL	Euro label with Mannekin Pis	N/A
03/07/2011	2011	750 mL	U.S. label with guy leaning back	N/A
03/09/2011	2011	375 mL	U.S. label with guy leaning back	N/A
06/07/2011	2011	375 mL	Euro label with Mannekin Pis	N/A
06/07/2011	2011	750 mL	Euro label with Mannekin Pis	N/A
06/07/2011	2011	375 mL	U.S. label with guy leaning back	N/A
06/09/2011	2011	750 mL	Euro label with Mannekin Pis	N/A
08/31/2011	2011	375 mL	Euro label with Mannekin Pis	N/A
09/23/2011	2011	750 mL	U.S. label with guy leaning back	N/A
12/01/2011	2011	375 mL	Euro label with Mannekin Pis	N/A
12/01/2011	2011	375 mL	U.S. label with guy leaning back	N/A
02/02/2012	2012	750 mL	Euro label with Mannekin Pis, Japanese sticker
02/02/2012	2012	750mL	Euro label with Mannekin Pis	N/A
02/02/2012	2012	750mL	U.S. label with guy leaning back	N/A
02/03/2012	2012	750 mL	U.S. label with guy leaning back	N/A
03/14/2012	2012	375 mL	Euro label with Mannekin Pis	N/A
05/22/2012	2012	1500 mL	U.S.-style label, with guy leaning back, but does not say "Classic"	N/A
08/31/2012	2012	375 mL	Euro label with Mannekin Pis	N/A
10/16/2012	2012	750 mL	Euro label with Mannekin Pis	N/A
12/03/2012	2012	375mL	Euro label with Mannekin Pis	N/A
01/31/2013	2013	750 mL	Euro label with Mannekin Pis	N/A
02/01/2013	2013	375 mL	Euro label with Mannekin Pis	N/A
5/16/2013	2013	375 mL	Euro label with Mannekin Pis	N/A
06/07/2013	2013	750mL	Euro label with Mannekin Pis
08/27/2013	2013	375 mL	Euro label with Mannekin Pis	N/A
08/27/2013	2013	375 mL	Belgian Flag label	N/A
08/27/013	2012	375mL	U.S. label with guy leaning back	N/A
10/04/2013	2013	750 mL	Belgian Flag label	N/A
10/04/2013	2013	750mL	U.S. label with guy leaning back	N/A
10/08/2013	2013	750 mL	Belgian Flag label	N/A
11/28/2013	2013	375mL	Belgian Flag label	N/A
12/21/2013	2013	750mL	Belgian Flag label	N/A

Label Log

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  39cl/78cl Brown Label
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  40cl/80cl CB Logo Label
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  75cl Green High Densite
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  40cl/80cl Bottling sold through DelHaize food stores
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  37.5cl Blue Label (Europe - Undated)
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  37.5cl Blue Label (Europe - 02/1994)
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  37.5cl Blue Label (Europe - 02/1996)
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  37.5cl Blue Label (Europe - 02/1998)
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  75cl Blue Label (Europe - Undated)
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  75cl Blue Label (Europe - 01/1995)
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  75cl Blue Label (Europe - 01/1997)
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  75cl Blue Label (Shelton US Import - Undated)
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  37.5cl Black Label (Europe - 1996)
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  37.5cl Black Label (Wide World US Import - Undated)
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  37.5cl Black Label (Europe - Undated)
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  75cl Black Label (Europe - 1992)
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  75cl Black Label (Europe - 1993)
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  75cl Black Label (Europe - 1995)
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  75cl Black Label (Europe - 1995)
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  75cl Black Label (Europe - 1997)
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  75cl Black Label (Europe - Undated)
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  75cl Black Label (Europe - Undated)
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  75cl Black Label (Shelton US Import - Undated)
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  Logo, possibly was never a label?
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  Blank, Generic. Used occasionally for one-offs
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  37.5cl Classic Gueuze (Shelton US Import - Undated)
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  75cl Classic Gueuze (Shelton US Import - 2006)
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  1.5L Yellow Label (Europe - Undated)
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  3L Yellow Label (Europe - Undated)
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  6L Yellow Label (Europe - Undated)
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  No Size, Blue and White Bio (Europe - Undated)
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  No Size, Blue and White Bio (Europe - Undated)
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  No Size, Blue and White Bio (Europe - Undated)
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  No Size, Lauter Tun (Europe - Undated)
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  No Size, Lauter Tun Field (Europe - Undated)
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  No Size, Lauter Tun Organic (Shelton US - Undated)
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  75cl Flag Gueuze (Europe - 10/2013)

References

Cantillon Gueuze 100% Lambic - http://www.cantillon.be/br/3_101

Cantillon Gueuze 100% Organic Lambic - http://www.cantillon.be/br/3_111

The Flag Label - http://www.cantillon.be/br/3_112

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