Lambic Discussion Thread

[The Red Viper]

I was at 3F last Friday and didn't saw any of those ...

Would not surprise me if they released it Monday or Tuesday and Etre sent someone to go pick up.

 

[tupacmoi]

3F is only open on Friday and Saturday . So maybe this weekend ...

 

[Saind]

I'm guessing a bit of the former. If I remember correctly, both the first batch of Golden Blend and then Golden Doesjel were just under 10€. So I'm guessing a more reasonable shelf price in Belgium would be like 12€ maybe. Either way, 15€ plus shipping is still significantly cheaper than what it will cost on U.S. shelves (~$21 after shipping compared to probably closer to $30 after tax).

Shelf prices here are around €10

 

[cosmicevan]

I actually do not havea music degree, just finance. Took 3 courses that's all, and the courses I took before college.

yeah, but do you store your lambic upright or on its side?

 

[Quatz]

3F is only open on Friday and Saturday . So maybe this weekend ...

3F usually has less of its own products for sale than some of the better bottleshops in Belgium. I would think they would have it when it's this new but also wouldn't be surprised if they don't.

 

[LukeAleTime]

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[Snarf1]

I think with what some of you spend on the webshops you could spend at least 2 weeks a year in Belgium and send a few cases home.

 

[Hopping Tiger]

I think with what some of you spend on the webshops you could spend at least 2 weeks a year in Belgium and send a few cases home.

You are probably correct. But t's not money that stops me from a week bender in Belgium. It's a wife, kids, and job that stops me.

 

[brian4beer]

I'm guessing a bit of the former. If I remember correctly, both the first batch of Golden Blend and then Golden Doesjel were just under 10€. So I'm guessing a more reasonable shelf price in Belgium would be like 12€ maybe. Either way, 15€ plus shipping is still significantly cheaper than what it will cost on U.S. shelves (~$21 after shipping compared to probably closer to $30 after tax).

I think some of this increased pricing relates to a much stronger dollar to euro ratio so in essence we really are not paying that much more than we did a few years ago with B1. That and they also know we (Americans) are suckers/gluttons for all things lambic/geuze.

 

[Labors Of Hercules]

^ This. The last batch of Golden Blend was 9-10 euros on Etre. But I'd rather pay 15 euros than $27 plus tax locally (assuming it's even be easy to find on shelves this time around).

Yep. If you can even buy it on shelves, which is not common here.

 

[balesfc]

Yep. If you can even buy it on shelves, which is not common here.

Last batch was on shelves for several months here. I predict the next batch will sell in a couple days at most, if it even makes it out here.

 

[boogercrack]

It is

In lambic now.

 

[mrk_d]

Just cracked a '14 Fou. Already crazy acidic and honestly not that great. Geuze4life.

 

[Snarf1]

You are probably correct. But t's not money that stops me from a week bender in Belgium. It's a wife, kids, and job that stops me.

Don't blame me for your skewed priorities.

 

[Rowingbrewer1]

Just cracked a '14 Fou. Already crazy acidic and honestly not that great. Geuze4life.

I will send you my shipping Infonfor any other bottles you may have now or in the future. Will gladly send a bottle of gueuze for each one

 

[ridglens]

You are probably correct. But t's not money that stops me from a week bender in Belgium. It's a wife, kids, and job that stops me.

for what you spend on wife and kids, you could probably find a great job in belgium!

 

[mrk_d]

I will send you my shipping Infonfor any other bottles you may have now or in the future. Will gladly send a bottle of gueuze for each one

If I had more bottles I would gladly take you up on your offer, but this was my only bottle of Fou.

 

[mjohnson171]

Just cracked a '14 Fou. Already crazy acidic and honestly not that great. Geuze4life.

Must have been due to bottle variation. I opened a bottle about 2 weeks ago and it was fantastic. A little acid in there but mostly fruit and young lambic.

 

[The Red Viper]

Must have been due to bottle variation. I opened a bottle about 2 weeks ago and it was fantastic. A little acid in there but mostly fruit and young lambic.

We opened a '14 and a '13 side by side last night and both were very disappointing. The '14 especially had that weird bitterness a lot of the recently bottled Cantillom I've opened has had, with little acidity and not all that much fruit either. The '13 was a little better, a bit bretty, but still very weak compared to past bottles I've had, and not that sour either.

 

[bauermj]

Last '14 I opened was beautiful

 

[capnmike]

Last '14 I opened was beautiful

I'm an admitted gneub in general (and lambic gneub extraordinary) but I thought '14 Fou (a month ago or so) was amazing - totally lived up to the hype for me, and literally wowed my non-(beer)nerd friends.

 

[Dsal891]

10/11 drinking so great! So much complex funk on the nose. Tasty stuff.


Ignore the glass, celebrating fathers day early

 

[brian4beer]

10/11 drinking so great! So much complex funk on the nose. Tasty stuff.


Ignore the glass, celebrating fathers day early

The glass is the coolest part of this post....and I love me some Tilquin

 

[LukeAleTime]

We opened a '14 and a '13 side by side last night and both were very disappointing. The '14 especially had that weird bitterness a lot of the recently bottled Cantillom I've opened has had, with little acidity and not all that much fruit either. The '13 was a little better, a bit bretty, but still very weak compared to past bottles I've had, and not that sour either.

That bitterness, I maybe had the same from 13. Like burnt almond/stone fruit stone?

I got none of that from 14. Mine was all fruit.

 

[nophunk]

Once again, ORD coming through. stupac2 get your boxes to route that way


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[CornAndBeer]

$100 per and he sells out quick. #newmoney

http://www.blackwellswines.com/products/cantillon-bruocsella

Limit 1 ass-raping per person.

 

[Hopping Tiger]

Limit 1 but you still have to buy 5 of something else? Someone drop a dime on this schmuck already

 

[jmarce]

 

[rm3]

Any one have any experience with decantation actually improving lambic?

I know with wine that it's response to aeration depends upon its fruit concentration, as well as factors (such as pH and temperature) that mitigate oxidation. And I've have great success decanting youngish Bordeauxs for hours to create a sort of sweet spot, a window during which these wines can display added polish, intensity and fragrance.

But I've noticed with all the lambic I've opened(always at cellar temp), fruited or not, This "sweet spot" so to say comes on rather quick. within the first couple minutes or so and then theres no further evolution aside from it becoming stale and flat, devoid of richness when revisited hour-hours later.

 

[Dsal891]

Any one have any experience with decantation actually improving lambic?

I know with wine that it's response to aeration depends upon its fruit concentration, as well as factors (such as pH and temperature) that mitigate oxidation. And I've have great success decanting youngish Bordeauxs for hours to create a sort of sweet spot, a window during which these wines can display added polish, intensity and fragrance.

But I've noticed with all the lambic I've opened(always at cellar temp), fruited or not, This "sweet spot" so to say comes on rather quick. within the first couple minutes or so and then theres no further evolution aside from it becoming stale and flat, devoid of richness when revisited hour-hours later.

People said great things about decanting mamouche, I never did it with a fresh bottle but I did decant a 2012 vintage a few months ago and while I did pick up some of a green pepper type of thing, i think it did improve. Past the pepper it was floral qualities for days. I'd say it improves that specific lambic.

Can't speak on 50n....never had sadly.