Is Fantome "back"?

[LuxWanderer]

Agreed...Sante 19 also belongs in the citrus tome list.

Absolutely on the Sante 19. Also, the standard saison 2 batches ago (would have to look at one of my bottles) was huge with the citrus notes! On draught it was insane

 

[quentincall]

Maybe the most autumnal thing I've ever had. Most dominant flavor is honey but I also got tons of nutmeg/sherry/apple cider and the dregs had all that + quite a bit of peach. Just a really lovely experience.

 

[PerHops]

I love La Dalmatienne. That pineapple, lemon lime peel rustic goodness! I HNNNNNNNNNNNNNG every time.

Was this fresh dalmatienne or an odler batch? I opened a bottle of 2008(?) in october that fit this description exactly. Top 5 tome for sure

 

[PerHops]

I have 2 more bottles. I'm going to science the **** out of them. I need to buy more bottles as well.

You still have bottles of these on shelves?! That **** disappeared way to quick in CA

 

[ncaudle]

Can anyone help me with what's the estimated bottling year for these bottles (a Saison, and a Printemps)?

I'm curious as well. it's either a 4 or 5 year best-by date but I'm not sure which.
I was given a Saison with a best-by date of 2012 over the weekend and trying to figure out if it's a 2007 or 2008

 

[The Red Viper]

I'm curious as well. it's either a 4 or 5 year best-by date but I'm not sure which.
I was given a Saison with a best-by date of 2012 over the weekend and trying to figure out if it's a 2007 or 2008

The "lot no 14, best by end 2018" label is what was on the bottle released like last Summer. The really, really good batch. That's not to say the same labels haven't been used for other batches though, so who knows.

I also recently got some Belgian label bottles that say "lot d, November, best by end 2016." These supposedly came straight from the brewery *after* the "best by 2018" label bottles were sold. Has anyone seen this bottling? Is this the "brewed in November 2015" bottling that Etre is selling right now? I know the best by dates don't make any sense but I don't necessary expect them too, could be old labels reused or could be danyP not really caring what the best by date says.

 

[tehzachatak]

I have reply to my own post...
It's been 15 mins since I posted the 1st post...
My whole throat and tongue are numb!!!

What kinda **** were those herbs and spices???
The rainforest is a ******* crazy place...

Just found this post. Man, I love Fantome.

 

[Espeer]

ISO: pineappley lemon lime goodness!

Magic Ghost is about the only Tome beer I've had that might have had a faint citrus note. But even that is a stretch.

Thinking I could dig on a La Dal like SirDickButts described! Or any Tome!

I still remember the regular saison that I had back in 03 - lemonade for days! One of the two or three beers that got me started on this addiction!

 

[SirDickButts]

Was this fresh dalmatienne or an odler batch? I opened a bottle of 2008(?) in october that fit this description exactly. Top 5 tome for sure

2014.

 

[danyP]

I get very distinct lime from Tous D'japes so im familiar with them lime feels.
Dal light to me was like a classic yeasty clove/banana saison with menthol. I hate menthol

iso the dank tweed version

mentol ??.. t$
strange ! .possible i let go in a pharmacy bad g ?....

 

[danyP]

Can anyone help me with what's the estimated bottling year for these bottles (a Saison, and a Printemps)?



As a bonus, I had a 2010/11 Hiver tonight that was super strange, perhaps even for Fantome.
Tons of overripe - almost rotten - fruits (honeydew, watermelon, apricot, raspberry, mango, dank durian, squishy oranges) and there's some wooden tannin-like flavors on the tongue; sweet but drying finish, medium carb, tiny bit of acetic tartness. Intriguing. Four of us shared it - all really liked it, and were mystified. Two more bottles left of that batch to try later.

... well ! ....
Scientist questions ! ..... ;-)

 

[danyP]

Maybe the most autumnal thing I've ever had. Most dominant flavor is honey but I also got tons of nutmeg/sherry/apple cider and the dregs had all that + quite a bit of peach. Just a really lovely experience.

... .. and .. a few dandelions ! ?.. no ?.... ;-)

 

[Spanner1]

Has anyone tried the new Saison offered on Etre Gourmet in the last month or so? Is it a good batch? Been thinking about putting down a big order! Thanks

 

[trxxpaxxs]

Not Fantome beer... but dis glass!!!!!

 

[stakem1]

danyP can we get some details on what "forest ghost" is? Funny name considering the label is palm trees and beach scenery!


Its on etre folks, 2 bottle limit.

 

[MooseLang]

Jesus Christ. There were 48 bottles. I go back literally 1 minute later and there are 38 bottles. Not the Tomes, now, please not the Tomes.

 

[stakem1]

Jesus Christ. There were 48 bottles. I go back literally 1 minute later and there are 38 bottles. Not the Tomes, now, please not the Tomes.

I was just thinking the same thing. :/

Mybeerbuzz blasted the labels for this one 3 days ago. Looks like there will be a dark version too with the same label/scenery but at night...get it? dark...night...derp

 

[boogercrack]

I banged it. No regrets. Thanks for the heads up.

 

[stakem1]

Jesus Christ. There were 48 bottles. I go back literally 1 minute later and there are 38 bottles. Not the Tomes, now, please not the Tomes.

I might as well hit the trade boards and post my pretrade awhile.
FT blonde beach forest ghosty cakes
ISO the dark version that will sell out before we even knew it was available



Im kidding of course. Less we forget that Dany can reboot the universe and drop newmoney interest by setting the brews on fire.

Our very own nostradamus dontdrinkbeer forecasted this Fantomenon ages ago.

 

[MooseLang]

Is the growth of dontdrinkbeer 's blog, coupled with his constant praise of Tomes, responsible for this? I'll hang up and listen.

Actually, I won't. Goddamnit DDB.

 

[dontdrinkbeer]

Is the growth of dontdrinkbeer 's blog, coupled with his constant praise of Tomes, responsible for this? I'll hang up and listen.

Actually, I won't. Goddamnit DDB.

"This isn't a saison, this isn't even sour, where's the butyric, acetylaldehyde and monoculture emphasis that is traditional to Saisons. These Belgians need to get their **** together, I can drink this entire 750ml by myself what is this-"

 

[stakem1]

Is the growth of dontdrinkbeer 's blog, coupled with his constant praise of Tomes, responsible for this? I'll hang up and listen.

Actually, I won't. Goddamnit DDB.

I dont know how many bottles were put up but I think its safe to assume that those dozen bottles or so that sold real quick were likely due to this thread and the announcement/reaction of regular fans/readers/contributors of this thread. The rest of the bottles will last the rest of the day as people contemplate rolling the dice and/or find something different to complete orders.

 

[Dunt1]

Bought my 2.

DDB ruined Fantome.

 

[lazerviking]

danyP, why is the Forest Ghost on a beach with palm trees?

 

[SirDickButts]

danyP, why is the Forest Ghost on a beach with palm trees?

the ghost needs a vacation, sometimes....

 

[regularjohn]

ordered 2

 

[quentincall]

This definitively belongs in the citrusy Tome conversation of the other week. It's basically a really weird west coast ipa right now.

 

[quentincall]

This definitively belongs in the citrusy Tome conversation of the other week. It's basically a really weird west coast ipa right now.

The dreg pour on this one is delightful.

 

[Spanner1]

Anyone crack their Forest Ghost yet?

I received 2 on Friday along with Reg. Saisons and a couple of La Dalmatienne! I'm cold crashing 1 Forest right now to get it ready to Enjoy (from a long trip across the pond)!!!

 

[quentincall]

The wife had one of her friends make me a custom janky chope for Valentines and I'm beyond thrilled.