Is Fantome "back"?

[stakem1]

What's playing?

Finding dori
Alice through the looking glass

My kids love finding nemo so the first movie is mandatory, will likely leave before the johnny depp in thick makeup showing

 

[stakem1]

Printemps lot aj 13 bb end 2018

Full on geyser when the cork came out. Lost more than half the bottle which is sad because the liquid inside was gold.

 

[MooseLang]

Printemps lot aj 13 bb end 2018

Full on geyser when the cork came out. Lost more than half the bottle which is sad because the liquid inside was gold.

That batch of Printemps was unreal. I knew it would be a gusher because it was cloudy af, even after sitting upright for several months. Luckily I was prepared. But I need more.

 

[Evahflow]

That batch of Printemps was unreal. I knew it would be a gusher because it was cloudy af, even after sitting upright for several months. Luckily I was prepared. But I need more.

Also had this batch recently. Cork popped out and made the loudest sound I've ever heard from a corking in my life. Gushed a bit but I had glasses ready and caught it, it didn't shoot everywhere like some Tomes I've had. It was fantastic.

 

[FTowne1]

This is fantastic. Doesn't seem like it's anywhere near 8%. Much lighter bodied than other Tomes. Refreshing as hell.

 

[robertgoulet]

I purchased this in Feb 2014 - so I always presumed this was from the 2013 smoke era. Zero smoke notes.

This one is on the opposite end of the spectrum from the FTowne post. It's a bit sweet and drinks heavier than 8%. Dominated by typical Fantome yeast. Good stuff.

 

[beeraroundtown1]

This is fantastic. Doesn't seem like it's anywhere near 8%. Much lighter bodied than other Tomes. Refreshing as hell.

Black or gold cap, I think that's one of the newer batches right?

 

[FTowne1]

Black or gold cap, I think that's one of the newer batches right?

Black cap. Just recently popped up on the shelves here.

 

[reverseapachemaster1]

Printemps lot aj 13 bb end 2018

Full on geyser when the cork came out. Lost more than half the bottle which is sad because the liquid inside was gold.

Had the same violent explosion but I was ready to catch beer so very little was lost.

Fantastic beer.

 

[FTowne1]

Really nice beer. Also on the lighter side. Vibrant citrus notes. Maybe a little too "clean".

 

[regularjohn]

Really nice beer. Also on the lighter side. Vibrant citrus notes. Maybe a little too "clean".

 

[beeraroundtown1]

Printemps lot aj 13 bb end 2018

Full on geyser when the cork came out. Lost more than half the bottle which is sad because the liquid inside was gold.

Yah, that batch is alive, coated about 10' of my ceiling and took about an ounce through the nose. Snortin 'tome or go home.

 

[lb304854]

I purchased this in Feb 2014 - so I always presumed this was from the 2013 smoke era. Zero smoke notes.

This one is on the opposite end of the spectrum from the FTowne post. It's a bit sweet and drinks heavier than 8%. Dominated by typical Fantome yeast. Good stuff.

I remember when all the Band-Aid, smokey Tomes were out and this batch dropped amazing as can be. It was probably the beer that made me fall in love with Fantome's weirdness.

 

[PDXAmbassador1]

Okay so after that once in a lifetime experience with Ete '05, I grabbed a ~'13 Ete (best by 2017) from my cellar.

Ugh. No carb, slightly oxidized, a bit acetic. I didn't mind those qualities though. It was kinda cider-y as everyone describes it, but more sticky and tart. The worst was that it had a wierd tannin-y effect that made my throat feel all flemmy and wierd. I know there has got to be broad bottle to bottle variation. This is my first from this batch and I'm just sad about it:

 

[austinbridges]

Had the latest de tous les d'lapes last night and holy ****... It tastes just like strawberry lemonade.

 

[Pneill3161]

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Doming a tome in preparation for court tomorrow. Representing myself pro se after having to fire my lawyer for being a Gobshite (bellend?). This should be fun, always wanted to be a lawyer and had a knack for it, let's see how this turns out!

 

[beeraroundtown1]

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Doming a tome in preparation for court tomorrow. Representing myself pro se after having to fire my lawyer for being a Gobshite (bellend?). This should be fun, always wanted to be a lawyer and had a knack for it, let's see how this turns out!

Good luck!

The cap writing is the only way I'm able to keep track, he uses the same date code across multiple batches, so I just mark as I get them. That's Sur Lie '16 April bottling. How is it?

 

[BuckTuckian]

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Doming a tome in preparation for court tomorrow. Representing myself pro se after having to fire my lawyer for being a Gobshite (bellend?). This should be fun, always wanted to be a lawyer and had a knack for it, let's see how this turns out!

Who did you fire, dontdrinkbeer or beerandraiderfan ?

 

[Pneill3161]

Good luck!

The cap writing is the only way I'm able to keep track, he uses the same date code across multiple batches, so I just mark as I get them. That's Sur Lie '16 April bottling. How is it?

Fantastic as they always are! I could live on an island with just Sur Lie.

 

[dontdrinkbeer]

Who did you fire, dontdrinkbeer or beerandraiderfan ?

JEG, obvi

 

[reverseapachemaster1]

Who did you fire, dontdrinkbeer or beerandraiderfan ?

Wait how could an attorney be a raiders fan? It's bad enough I'm a Jets fan.

 

[Spanner1]

Wait how could an attorney be a raiders fan? It's bad enough I'm a Jets fan.

Jets fan?...

Ha ha ha!!! Ken O'Brien... ha ha ha!!! We should All buy you beers for life!!!

 

[regularjohn]

decided to crack this yesterday to break in my recently acquired glass on the left
Sante 16 (August 2012 bottle)
this had no cork, but as you can see still loads of nice carb. to be honest this didn't have a ton going on despite the beautiful appearance. while it wasn't the most complex tome i've had it was still very solid..like sipping on funky bitter oranges...pretty one note but still enjoyable. lots of funk of course and it followed the same theme throughout as it warmed up. not bad at all.

drinking this now -
2010 Hiver
Where do i even begin with this bottle? for being almost 7 years old the cork came out super clean...very little residue inside the cap. really nice carb...super clean pour and as it settled the head is basically the same now. the aroma is just herbs, basement funk, wet grass. really creamy mouth feel, carb is damn near perfect...nice mild citrus with a hint of lemon that lingers. i don't see this bottle slowing down anytime soon, definitely a real treat. easily the most complex tome i've had ..very enjoyable. every sip is just super bright...really mellow and doesn't taste like 8% at all. perfect summer beer.

 

[danyP]

decided to crack this yesterday to break in my recently acquired glass on the left
Sante 16 (August 2012 bottle)
this had no cork, but as you can see still loads of nice carb. to be honest this didn't have a ton going on despite the beautiful appearance. while it wasn't the most complex tome i've had it was still very solid..like sipping on funky bitter oranges...pretty one note but still enjoyable. lots of funk of course and it followed the same theme throughout as it warmed up. not bad at all.

drinking this now -
2010 Hiver
Where do i even begin with this bottle? for being almost 7 years old the cork came out super clean...very little residue inside the cap. really nice carb...super clean pour and as it settled the head is basically the same now. the aroma is just herbs, basement funk, wet grass. really creamy mouth feel, carb is damn near perfect...nice mild citrus with a hint of lemon that lingers. i don't see this bottle slowing down anytime soon, definitely a real treat. easily the most complex tome i've had ..very enjoyable. every sip is just super bright...really mellow and doesn't taste like 8% at all. perfect summer beer.

.. many Thanks ! .. ;-)

 

[BuckTuckian]

Just noticed a local store has numerous art series Tomes. The owner said they were older. Please educate me on these someone, please. Before I drop $22
stakem ?

 

[tosh1]

Just noticed a local store has numerous art series Tomes. The owner said they were older. Please educate me on these someone, please. Before I drop $22
stakem ?

I'd buy a couple more at that price, but that is because around here they are still at $28 a pop.

 

[stakem1]

Just noticed a local store has numerous art series Tomes. The owner said they were older. Please educate me on these someone, please. Before I drop $22
stakem ?

I was not a big fan when it was fresh. Too clean and yeasty for my taste.

However, each time ive had it, it has grown on me. To the point that I only have but maybe 1 or 2 left and ill likely be pissed that I didnt have more when I drink my last one.

 

[BuckTuckian]

I was not a big fan when it was fresh. Too clean and yeasty for my taste.

However, each time ive had it, it has grown on me. To the point that I only have but maybe 1 or 2 left and ill likely be pissed that I didnt have more when I drink my last one.

#pickitupbro

 

[FTowne1]

Just noticed a local store has numerous art series Tomes. The owner said they were older. Please educate me on these someone, please. Before I drop $22
stakem ?

I wasn't a fan of it, but I drank mine relatively fresh.

 

[Snarf1]

#pickitupbro

Funny all the stuff that flys off the shelf there now and those bottles have been sitting there for years.