⌂ > Hanssens Experimental Cassis

Hanssens Artisinaal is the oldest independent gueuze blender in the world. This means that they don't brew their wort; instead they purchase it from area breweries and conduct the fermentation and blending themselves, a very common practice in the very old days of Belgium's Senne valley. Master blenders are some of the most revered figures in the Belgian beer world. Emperimental Cassis (cassis means currant) was released as a one-off, but now it is one of the celebrated beers in their small portfolio. An oakey, deep fruity nose leads to an incredibly complex taste of black currant, oak, tartness, and a funky, dry finish. 6% ABV $$$