Style and Colour: Spontaneous fermentation beer macerated with fresh hops of the Hallertau Mittelfrüh type.
Taste: Perfect balance between the natural acidity of Lambic and the fine bitterness of Hallertau hops.
Alcohol: 5.5 % ABV
Drinking Temperature: 12 - 15 ° C
Fermentation: In order to preserve the delicacy of the hops, the lambics selected for the elaboration of the Cuvée Saint-Gilloise are elegant and very fine in order to preserve the acidity/bitterness balance.
The Brewery: Cantillon is a traditional lambic brewer and blender located in Anderlecht Brussels, founded in 1900 by Cantillon family. Since 1970, it is owned and led by Jean-Pierre Van Roy.
Origin: Lambic is a type of beer brewed in the Pajottenland region of Belgium southwest of Brussels. It is fermented through exposure to wild yeasts and bacteria. The name "Saint Gilloise" comes from the mythical football club of the city of Brussels, of which the Van Roy family is a big fan.
Food: Excellent aperitif
