Lambic Discussion Thread

[holldy01]

I love this stuff, old bottle. So I believe Cantillon in the mix? Regardless, never had a bad bottle. No gushing either.

Maybe ignorance, but i recall old bottles mentioning cantillon on the label. Not sure if that holds true for all bottles where that was the case. I know i had one that did. (I have only had two) I'm sure someone will correct me.

Does anyone know what the newer bottles are comprised of?

As far as I know they are still comprised of one year cantillon lambic. Beersel Mattina uses drie fonteinen lambic. Had those two back to back and was blown away by the difference. The Beersel had a huge amount of funk to it-reminded me of a lambic with some saison added to it. The Duchessic on the other hand was very clean with just a bit of a bite-like a saison with lambic added to it. Both were 2015 bottles but not sure if the extra 6 months on the drie lambic is what made the beersel so funky. Either way, both were pretty great.

 

[stakem1]

Their website still lists it as a collaboration with Cantillon.

When I purchased a case of this in 2012, it was all lambic in flavor with zero saison aspects. The rear label specifically thanked Jean of Cantillon for the 1 year old lambic which comprised 20% of the beer's final blend.

Does the rear label of these newer styled bottles still thank Jean/Cantillon? I never bothered to look when I drank a newer bottle last year. I was not a fan of that particular batch but loved that 2011/12 batch that I think had a best by 2013 marking on it.

 

[nophunk]

Their website still lists it as a collaboration with Cantillon.

When I purchased a case of this in 2012, it was all lambic in flavor with zero saison aspects. The rear label specifically thanked Jean of Cantillon for the 1 year old lambic which comprised 20% of the beer's final blend.

Does the rear label of these newer styled bottles still thank Jean/Cantillon? I never bothered to look when I drank a newer bottle last year. I was not a fan of that particular batch but loved that 2011/12 batch that I think had a best by 2013 marking on it.

It still says contains lambic, but not that thank Jean part. I've loved every bottle I've tried though, and I'm pretty sure they moved on to a different non-Cantillon blend. It's a great tart saison.

Edit: The reason I think they changed the lambic is that I believe someone in here said that way back when this was brought up in the past. That could have been misinformation.

 

[holldy01]

It still says contains lambic, but not that thank Jean part. I've loved every bottle I've tried though, and I'm pretty sure they moved on to a different non-Cantillon blend. It's a great tart saison.

Edit: The reason I think they changed the lambic is that I believe someone in here said that way back when this was brought up in the past. That could have been misinformation.

It seems like its still cantillon, at least up through 2014. They dont list any 2015 bottles.
http://www.bunitedint.com/information/brands/description/271/

 

[tosh1]

It seems like its still cantillon, at least up through 2014. They dont list any 2015 bottles.
http://www.bunitedint.com/information/brands/description/271/

So the larger bottles are the older ones, interesting. I must have ran into a bunch of old bottles at some point.

 

[ASak10]

Cross post from DDT:

2011/02/17 bottling. For my tastes this is perfect right now. A little bit of carb, bright lemon citrus flavor followed by a lingering, tart, dry funk that just seems to last for a few minutes on the tongue. Absolutely lovely.

 

[SinH4]

Cross post from DDT:
2011/02/17 bottling. For my tastes this is perfect right now. A little bit of carb, bright lemon citrus flavor followed by a lingering, tart, dry funk that just seems to last for a few minutes on the tongue. Absolutely lovely.

Great that you mention this, this gives me the idea of opening the only 2011 GB I have on New Year's Eve

 

[Cruize4Gueuze]

I didn't get a tracking number or update since 12/11, but this came in last week.

Decanter was smaller than expected but it's only .5 liters. And now I can drink out of my own Iris glass and not worry about breaking my buddy's!

 

[The Red Viper]

Has anyone had both Boon Black Label and the Bone Dry Mikkeller selection who could say anything the differences between the two, and whether the latter is different enough to justify getting some when it's more than twice as expensive?

 

[koplamp]

Has anyone had both Boon Black Label and the Bone Dry Mikkeller selection who could say anything the differences between the two, and whether the latter is different enough to justify getting some when it's more than twice as expensive?

I've heard from a legit source that they are identically the same.

EDIT: I have both in the cellar so time for a side by side I guess..

 

[The Red Viper]

I've heard from a legit source that they are identically the same.

EDIT: I have both in the cellar so time for a side by side I guess..

My understanding was that they were bottled at the same time but the Mikkeller was a different and smaller blend that Mikkel helped put together...if this is wrong and they are in fact identical I'd definitely like to hear confirmation of that so I can save myself some $. Also, if Mikkel and Boon blended that together and then Mikkeller sold their half of the collab for 2-3 times what Boon sold their share of the exact same beer for, that's kind of hilarious.

 

[stakem1]

My understanding was that they were bottled at the same time but the Mikkeller was a different and smaller blend that Mikkel helped put together...if this is wrong and they are in fact identical I'd definitely like to hear confirmation of that so I can save myself some $. Also, if Mikkel and Boon blended that together and then Mikkeller sold their half of the collab for 2-3 times what Boon sold their share of the exact same beer for, that's kind of hilarious the Mikkeller way.

 

[SeaWatchman]

So this is really good:

 

[BoatsAndHoes]

Gun to the head, which one do I tell my friend to bring to New Years? He will probably bring both, but still

2008 OGV bottled March 10th 2008
2010 OGV bottled March 8th 2010

 

[SeaWatchman]

Gun to the head, which one do I tell my friend to bring to New Years? He will probably bring both, but still

2008 OGV bottled March 10th 2008
2010 OGV bottled March 8th 2010

The 08.

100% the 08.

 

[primebeer]

The 08.

100% the 08.

Listen to this man. So sad I have none left

 

[Quatz]

My understanding was that they were bottled at the same time but the Mikkeller was a different and smaller blend that Mikkel helped put together...if this is wrong and they are in fact identical I'd definitely like to hear confirmation of that so I can save myself some $. Also, if Mikkel and Boon blended that together and then Mikkeller sold their half of the collab for 2-3 times what Boon sold their share of the exact same beer for, that's kind of hilarious.

It wouldn't surprise me. Spontanbasil is also more than twice the price of most Lindemans offerings.

 

[BoatsAndHoes]

The 08.

100% the 08.

Listen to this man. So sad I have none left

Thanks guys!

 

[koplamp]

My understanding was that they were bottled at the same time but the Mikkeller was a different and smaller blend that Mikkel helped put together...if this is wrong and they are in fact identical I'd definitely like to hear confirmation of that so I can save myself some $. Also, if Mikkel and Boon blended that together and then Mikkeller sold their half of the collab for 2-3 times what Boon sold their share of the exact same beer for, that's kind of hilarious.

When Boon released Black label I asked someone from the brewery about the Mikkeller version. He told me it was the same beer. But I'll do the test this weekend & post pics. It would be pretty dumb. On the other hand, it would be pretty dumb too to launch them at the same time.

 

[Snarf1]

My understanding was that they were bottled at the same time but the Mikkeller was a different and smaller blend that Mikkel helped put together...if this is wrong and they are in fact identical I'd definitely like to hear confirmation of that so I can save myself some $. Also, if Mikkel and Boon blended that together and then Mikkeller sold their half of the collab for 2-3 times what Boon sold their share of the exact same beer for, that's kind of hilarious.

Hahahaha. Surely you mean spend that money on other beer.

 

[MooseLang]

Opened a Tilquin last night that was bottled in Feb. '14. One of the ones with the "contents under pressure" warning sticker. I knew it would be good, but this one really blew me away. Bright acidity with some leafy earFiness. Delicious. Too lazy for a pic.

 

[GregorySingh]

Opened a Tilquin last night that was bottled in Feb. '14. One of the ones with the "contents under pressure" warning sticker. I knew it would be good, but this one really blew me away. Bright acidity with some leafy earFiness. Delicious. Too lazy for a pic.

Are Tilquin bottling dates ten years before the "best by" date?

 

[SeaWatchman]

Are Tilquin bottling dates ten years before the "best by" date?

Yes.

 

[Rowingbrewer1]

http://drinkbelgianbeer.com/breweri...perience-center-tasting-rooms-barrel-facility

Article from drink Belgian beer discussing drie fonteinen and their plan to open a new facility that is more open to the public. Sounds like they have acquired a location and are planning for the new building now

 

[SeaWatchman]

http://drinkbelgianbeer.com/breweri...perience-center-tasting-rooms-barrel-facility

Article from drink Belgian beer discussing drie fonteinen and their plan to open a new facility that is more open to the public. Sounds like they have acquired a location and are planning for the new building now

This is true. It's a little ways out of town and would allow them to consolidate some of their off site operations. It's also got some land adjacent to it which is cool.

As of yet there are no plans to spray the walls with lambic.

 

[Gonzoillini1]

2008 Rose de Gambrinus is still bright with some lemon acidity, fresh raspberry, light funk but tastes much younger than its 7 years of age. No date on the back but an 08 cork that was in amazing shape.

One of the best aged Rose I've ever had, and makes me rethink my "drinking within 3 years" rule I generally apply to framboise.

 

[tosh1]

My wife has no respect for my stuff.

 

[Der Fuchs]

My wife has no respect for my stuff.

Very oldwold neckbeard rustic aboriginal meets modern industrial with a chop saw blade compliment. 9/10




Ill put you in touch with my decorator!

 

[LukeAleTime]

Maybe she's just building a healthy environment for house yeast and bacteria. Put some cling wrap and an airlock on and you've basically got a Cantillon fermenter. Rustic as ****

 

[nophunk]

One of the best aged Rose I've ever had, and makes me rethink my "drinking within 3 years" rule I generally apply to framboise.

Interesting. I remember having an 07 in 13 that was really damn sour. I have no idea how it was stored. Would you say you like it more at this stage versus fresh?