Cantillon Cuvée Saint-Gilloise 2024 Traditional Lambic

Technical Details

Tasting Profile

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Cantillon Cuvée Saint-Gilloise (Champions) (2024) pours a hazy, deep golden-amber with a thin, lively white head that fades swiftly, leaving faint lacing on the glass — a hallmark of this storied Brussels spontaneous-fermentation house. The nose is arrestingly complex: fresh-cut hay and damp barnyard funk lead, followed by herbal lemon zest, green grape skins, and a whisper of elderflower courtesy of the freshly soaked Hallertau Mittelfrüh hops. On the palate, the mouthfeel is lean and crackling, with vivid natural acidity taking centre stage alongside a refined, grassy hop bitterness that keeps the sourness elegantly in check.

Flavours unfold across layers of tart green apple, white grape, musty old cork, and a subtle minerality. The finish is long, dry, and mouth-puckering, with a lingering floral and citric note that fades slowly. While this 2024 vintage is characteristically compelling in its youth — best appreciated for its vibrant hoppy character — it will reward patient cellaring for years to come. More details and community ratings available on the [Untappd page](https://untappd.com/b/brasserie-cantillon-cuvee-saint-gilloise-champions-2024/5797256).

Food Pairing

Cantillon Saint Gilloise 2024 traditional lambic is a natural match for aged Belgian cheeses such as Aged Gouda or Herve, whose crystalline salt and nutty depth echo the beer’s lambic funk and acidity. A plate of lightly smoked North Sea oysters on crushed ice also sings alongside it, the briny oceanic notes amplifying the Hallertau hop florals while the razor-sharp acidity cleanses the palate between bites.

Cantillon Cuvée Saint-Gilloise (Champions) (2024)