{"title":"Gueuze","description":"\u003cp data-start=\"189\" data-end=\"590\"\u003eThe  \u003cstrong data-start=\"192\" data-end=\"202\"\u003eGueuze\u003c\/strong\u003e  is a traditional Belgian beer born from blending  \u003cstrong data-start=\"259\" data-end=\"292\"\u003eyoung and aged lambics\u003c\/strong\u003e. Young lambics provide fermentable sugars, while older ones contribute  \u003cstrong data-start=\"389\" data-end=\"428\"\u003ecomplexity, stability and character\u003c\/strong\u003e. After blending, the beer is bottled, where a  \u003cstrong data-start=\"493\" data-end=\"525\"\u003esecond natural fermentation\u003c\/strong\u003e takes place, responsible for its fine carbonation and characteristic sparkle.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"592\" data-end=\"875\"\u003eThe  \u003cstrong data-start=\"596\" data-end=\"621\"\u003eclassic ingredients\u003c\/strong\u003e  of lambics include  \u003cstrong data-start=\"646\" data-end=\"685\"\u003eunmalted wheat and malted barley\u003c\/strong\u003e, together with  \u003cstrong data-start=\"697\" data-end=\"720\"\u003eaged hops\u003c\/strong\u003e. These lose part of their bitterness but retain antibacterial properties that are essential during their  \u003cstrong data-start=\"843\" data-end=\"874\"\u003elong maturation process\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"877\" data-end=\"1216\"\u003eThe result is a  \u003cstrong data-start=\"905\" data-end=\"934\"\u003edry, living and effervescent\u003c\/strong\u003e beer, with an  \u003cstrong data-start=\"944\" data-end=\"963\"\u003eelegant acidity\u003c\/strong\u003e  and a range of nuances that can go from fruity to earthy. It all depends on the  \u003cstrong data-start=\"1057\" data-end=\"1093\"\u003ewild yeasts and bacteria\u003c\/strong\u003e  - such as  \u003cem data-start=\"1100\" data-end=\"1115\"\u003eBrettanomyces\u003c\/em\u003e  or  \u003cem data-start=\"1118\" data-end=\"1133\"\u003eLactobacillus\u003c\/em\u003e - naturally present in the air of the  \u003cstrong data-start=\"1177\" data-end=\"1196\"\u003eSenne valley\u003c\/strong\u003e near Brussels.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1218\" data-end=\"1377\"\u003eThis style is a true  \u003cstrong data-start=\"1246\" data-end=\"1301\"\u003eliving testimony to Belgian spontaneous fermentation\u003c\/strong\u003e, an ancestral technique that still challenges modern industrialisation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-start=\"1883\" data-end=\"1936\"\u003eWhy is it called the \"champagne of beers\"?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1938\" data-end=\"2202\"\u003eGueuze receives this nickname because of its  \u003cstrong data-start=\"1973\" data-end=\"2023\"\u003enatural carbonation and dry, elegant profile\u003c\/strong\u003e, the result of that second fermentation in bottle. It is a living beer that evolves over time and offers a  \u003cstrong data-start=\"2134\" data-end=\"2164\"\u003efine and persistent bubble\u003c\/strong\u003e, comparable to that of a good sparkling wine.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-start=\"2209\" data-end=\"2258\"\u003eTraditional Gueuze Lambic: a protected style\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2260\" data-end=\"2582\"\u003eOnly breweries from the  \u003cstrong data-start=\"2285\" data-end=\"2301\"\u003ePajottenland\u003c\/strong\u003e  and the  \u003cstrong data-start=\"2308\" data-end=\"2327\"\u003eSenne valley\u003c\/strong\u003e  may use the denomination  \u003cstrong data-start=\"2360\" data-end=\"2391\"\u003e\"Traditional Gueuze Lambic\"\u003c\/strong\u003e, provided they follow historical brewing methods,  \u003cstrong data-start=\"2450\" data-end=\"2504\"\u003ewithout added sugars or artificial ingredients\u003c\/strong\u003e. This seal guarantees authenticity and respect for Belgian brewing heritage.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-start=\"2589\" data-end=\"2645\"\u003eBottle ageing: constant evolution\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2647\" data-end=\"3012\"\u003eGueuze  \u003cstrong data-start=\"2657\" data-end=\"2679\"\u003eimproves with age\u003c\/strong\u003e. As time passes, acidity softens, flavours integrate and new nuances emerge: cider, leather, dried fruit or noble wood notes. Each bottle can offer a different experience depending on maturation. In fact,  \u003cstrong data-start=\"2917\" data-end=\"2968\"\u003esome Gueuzes can age for more than 20 years\u003c\/strong\u003e  and remain perfectly enjoyable.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-start=\"1384\" data-end=\"1415\"\u003eWhat is a lambic beer?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1417\" data-end=\"1876\"\u003eThe  \u003cstrong data-start=\"1421\" data-end=\"1432\"\u003eLambics\u003c\/strong\u003e  are beers of  \u003cstrong data-start=\"1449\" data-end=\"1476\"\u003espontaneous fermentation\u003c\/strong\u003e, aged in wooden barrels. Unlike beers made with cultured yeasts, lambic wort is  \u003cstrong data-start=\"1605\" data-end=\"1641\"\u003eexposed to air in open vessels\u003c\/strong\u003e, allowing  \u003cstrong data-start=\"1659\" data-end=\"1693\"\u003ewild yeasts and bacteria\u003c\/strong\u003e  to begin fermentation. This unpredictable and natural method can extend over  \u003cstrong data-start=\"1792\" data-end=\"1807\"\u003eseveral years\u003c\/strong\u003e, producing beers that are  \u003cstrong data-start=\"1832\" data-end=\"1875\"\u003eacidic, dry and deeply complex\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0828\/7138\/6438\/collections\/algo-de-fondo-desenfocado-una-cocina.png?v=1761756044","url":"https:\/\/mascraft.eu\/en\/collections\/gueuze-beers.oembed","provider":"MASCRAFT","version":"1.0","type":"link"}