Lambic Discussion Thread

[belvedere86]

Oh it's been awhile since any Cantillon has been a shelfturd.

Locally speaking

 

[matedog]

Locally speaking

 

[archagon]

Ha ha, and it's probably like €7 isn't it.

I miss Belgium.

 

[SinH4]

Ha ha, and it's probably like €7 isn't it.

I miss Belgium.

what? In February, RdG was 4.40 Euros / 0.75l at Cantillon...

 

[archagon]

Well there you go.

 

[ExPimp]

I pulled a couple of bottles out the other day to see how they were doing...

2/15/11 Bottling
Not quite as bright and lemon citrus as I remember, which is a good thing for me. Very well balanced at this point with slight acidity and a nice musty funk moving in. Medium body with a slightly dry finish allowed me to crush this one in record time.

2/17/11 OG Golden Blend bottling.
Loads of funk and depth to this beer with a nice light green apple sourness to it. Cork came rocketing out like always, and damn am I happy that I stocked up on these little guys a few years ago!

 

[Saind]

Ha ha, and it's probably like €7 isn't it.

I miss Belgium.

Shop here in Eindhoven has had them on the shelves for €5 for months and can't get rid of them. Even CSG for €13 won't sell

 

[HenrikO]

Shop here in Eindhoven has had them on the shelves for €5 for months and can't get rid of them. Even CSG for €13 won't sell

One man's whale is another man's shelf turd...

 

[SeaWatchman]

I saw an email from Belgium in a Box in my inbox this morning, but I deleted it. Pretty sure they were selling magnums of the new Blauw for Christmas though.

 

[tosh1]

Thoughts? I have never bought a
De Cam. Seems a bit inflated.

Don't see it often, but never that cheap up here.

 

[tosh1]

I saw an email from Belgium in a Box in my inbox this morning, but I deleted it. Pretty sure they were selling magnums of the new Blauw for Christmas though.

They have opened up West coast shipping again. Said they had sorted out the issues at LAX.

 

[Cruize4Gueuze]

I just picked up a golden doesjel. I had one fresh not too long ago, and it was flat; naturally. I was wondering if it gains carbonation after a couple years or if it just stays flat.

 

[SeaWatchman]

I just picked up a golden doesjel. I had one fresh not too long ago, and it was flat; naturally. I was wondering if it gains carbonation after a couple years or if it just stays flat.

Will likely stay flat, but some bottles of regular Doesjel have carbed over the years so it's probably too early to tell.

 

[callmemickey]

They have opened up West coast shipping again. Said they had sorted out the issues at LAX.

Yeah, because customs won't still reject illegal shipments of alcohol.

 

[doobliebop1]

I didn't see anything about the Blauw magnums, but BIAB just dropped Lindemans Elderflower

 

[The Red Viper]

I didn't see anything about the Blauw magnums, but BIAB just dropped Lindemans Elderflower

I am so excited about this BlossomGueuze...

 

[Rowingbrewer1]

is the blossomgueuze going to see US distro?

 

[The Red Viper]

is the blossomgueuze going to see US distro?

I'd like to see that but there are only 10,000 bottles, compared to 25,000 SpontanBasil and 15,000 Special Blend...

 

[Rowingbrewer1]

I'd like to see that but there are only 10,000 bottles, compared to 25,000 SpontanBasil and 15,000 Special Blend...

remember that time they said special would come to the US and it didn't

 

[The Red Viper]

remember that time they said special would come to the US and it didn't

I remember telling all my friends to look for it and everything.

 

[RochesterAaron1]

Yeah, because customs won't still reject illegal shipments of alcohol.

had the same thought when I read the email. Are they writing "NOT BEER" in giant letters on the boxes now or something?

 

[tupacmoi]

I saw an email from Belgium in a Box in my inbox this morning, but I deleted it. Pretty sure they were selling magnums of the new Blauw for Christmas though.

Hey , didn't heard anything about this ?
A 3F magnum blauw for Christmas ?

 

[mikecharley]

I saw an email from Belgium in a Box in my inbox this morning, but I deleted it. Pretty sure they were selling magnums of the new Blauw for Christmas though.

 

[Jaminjohnson]

Guys from Silverstein are awesome

 

[tripsforjoe]

Box from Belgium sent on Friday. Already ony doorstep today! Ho Lee ***.

 

[SeaWatchman]

Just received the official press release via email from Merchan du Vin...

Lindemans Oude Kriek Cuvée René - AND - Lindemans/Mikkeller SpontanBasil: Two lambics coming to the USA in Feb 2016

Seattle, WA, Nov 23, 2015 - Announcing:

1. An authentic old-style lambic fermented with cherries is soon to be available in the US: Lindemans Oude Kriek Cuvée René.

To produce this ultra-traditional beer, whole cherries (including pits) are added to a batch of young lambic in a foudre, an oak vessel of over 2,000 gallons. The natural sugars in the cherries set off a long second fermentation, and after six months the flavors have evolved and melded in magical ways. After racking and filling bottles, Lindemans Oude Kriek gains natural, soft carbonation as the yeast produces CO2 in the corked bottle - traditional bottle-conditioning - and can age in a cool cellar for many years. Look for it at US retailers in February 2016.

Oude Kriek Cuvée René shows a hazy ruby red robe with a delicate pinkish head. Beyond the rich bouquet of fresh whole cherries lies brettanomyces-defined earthy, wild aromas. A quintessentially sour beer, Oude Kriek Cuvée René delivers more, wave after wave. As the first sip opens up on the drinker's palate, the acidic, brisk sweetness of the cherries unfolds into a medley of flavors and textures: tart sourness from lambic fermentation; notes of lemon peel and sherry from the cherry skins; a finish of cherry blossoms in the orchard. The body is medium-full, leading to a satisfying, hearty mouthfeel. ABV: 7.0%

This info with links and pictures is in .pdf on merchantduvin.com, and right here: http://www.merchantduvin.com/Lindemans_Oude_Kriek_Cuvee_Rene_USA_Announcement_Nov_2015.pdf

2. Merchant du Vin, Lindemans Brewery, and Danish brewer Mikkeller are pleased to announce that a collaborative beer - lambic ale conceived by Lindemans and Mikkeller; brewed at Lindemans - will be coming to the US in February 2016: Lindemans/Mikkeller SpontanBasil.

In a world of myriad new beers - nowadays made withalmost any ingredient - this innovative release must be a first: lambic fermented with fresh basil! Lindemans SpontanBasil will be available in ridiculously limited quantitites in some US states in February 2016.

To produce SpontanBasil, fresh whole basil leaves are added to a batch of one-to-two year old lambic that has been aged on oak. The beautiful flavor and aroma of fresh basil marry perfectly with the sour, tart flavors of lambic. After racking and filling bottles, SpontanBasil gains natural, soft carbonation via bottle-conditiong: the
yeast produces CO2 in the corked bottle.

SpontanBasil shows a golden color with a hint of green hightlights. The body is fairly light; entry and finish are a delightful marriage of real lambic complexity - appetizing sourness - with a beautifully aromatic, delightful, fresh aroma found in kitchens around the world, from Italy to Thailand: fresh basil. ABV: 6.0%

This info with links and pictures is in .pdf on merchantduvin.com, and right here: http://www.merchantduvin.com/Lindemans_Mikkeller_SpontanBasil_USA_Announcement_Nov_2015.pdf

Lindemans Brewery, established in 1822, lies in the heart of the lambic region. The sixth generation of the Lindemans family currently brews lambics that range from ultra-sour Lindemans Cuvée René Oude Gueuze to the best-selling lambic in the US, Lindemans Framboise Raspberry Lambic. lindemans.be
Mikkeller has achieved global recognition since their founding in 2006. They invent new flavors, collaborate with respected brewers around the world, operate pubs, and currently sell Mikkeller beers in over 40 countries - doing it all with passion, commitment and wit. mikkeller.dk

 

[masterovkhaos]

******* finally with the Cuvee Rene Kriek

 

[JBP]

"SpontanBasil will be available in ridiculously limited quantitites in some US states in February 2016."

Yay?

Really want to try this.

 

[LukeAleTime]

"SpontanBasil will be available in ridiculously limited quantitites in some US states in February 2016."

Yay?

Really want to try this.

I was really impressed with it. The basil worked really well. Would bang repeatedly

 

[JBP]

I was really impressed with it. The basil worked really well. Would bang repeatedly

I love basil. I also love lambic. Need dis.