Lambic Discussion Thread

[JulianB1]

I got 2 different receipts from Cantillon, but only one transaction is showing on PayPal. Anyone else have something like this happen?

 

[skrip]

I got 2 different receipts from Cantillon, but only one transaction is showing on PayPal. Anyone else have something like this happen?

yeah i had 4 lol i emailed with the paypal transaction ID and Julie got back to me right away

 

[thegerm87]

I got 2 different receipts from Cantillon, but only one transaction is showing on PayPal. Anyone else have something like this happen?

I got a whole bunch of emails too. Separate invoices, order numbers, etc. even got one that said it's on backorder. Only got charged once via PayPal though so I'm assuming that means it's ok

 

[IndianaJones]

My favorite Facebook comment is the guy claiming the Americans are IP Spoofing to keep all the Europeans from buying any Cantillon during online sales. Conspiracy uncovered!

 

[jivex5k1]

You're all screwed.

 

[Hopping Tiger]

You guys kept trying? I don't have the patience for this line of work.

 

[jbeezification1]

What's the web address? I'm gonna buy a pack real quick.

 

[RyanG1]

What's the web address? I'm gonna buy a pack real quick.

https://shop.cantillon.be/fr/12-t-shirts-xxxxxxxl-hommie

 

[Hopping Tiger]

tshirts homie

 

[davey101]

I actually did end up ordering one right around that time after finding out they were that date and confirmed it with Kurt but when they showed up they were all 11/28 bottlings.

Nothing other than my birthday, really.

And the 11/28 is my birthday bottling. Still need to crack one of them!

 

[NAD1983]

Me reading this thread lately:

 

[wyatt1]

108>92=110>>>91

 

[SeaWatchman]

108>92=110>>>91

Yeah, but can you graph that?

 

[2plums4one]

I got 2 different receipts from Cantillon, but only one transaction is showing on PayPal. Anyone else have something like this happen?

one receipt, but order history is showing 2 orders, only one of which accepted pmt. Should be good as well.

 

[fiestaplatypus]

Finally got around to opening a bottle of Tros Bessen.

Opened with a nice little pop. While looking practically still in the bottle, a soft carb steadily built during the pour. A 3/4 cm head built as it approached the top of the glass.

Taste was quite present. A little sweet red fruit hit first, very much familiar to anyone who has enjoyed Schramms Red Agnes. The sweetness quickly gave way to puckering acidity, which was likely enhanced by the currants, as it was far more sour than what I've usually observed in de Cam lambic. A surprising carbonation bite hit next, with a subtle bitterness from the red currant to follow, not unlike what can be tasted in the Green Walnut Oude Beersel blends. Not bracing by any means, but definitely observeable.

Still lacking some of depth of funk id hope for with a De Cam beer, this was very much a pleasant experience and one that could be stellar in another year or two.

 

[capnmike]

Finally got around to opening a bottle of Tros Bessen.

Opened with a nice little pop. While looking practically still in the bottle, a soft carb steadily built during the pour. A 3/4 cm head built as it approached the top of the glass.

Taste was quite present. A little sweet red fruit hit first, very much familiar to anyone who has enjoyed Schramms Red Agnes. The sweetness quickly gave way to puckering acidity, which was likely enhanced by the currants, as it was far more sour than what I've usually observed in de Cam lambic. A surprising carbonation bite hit next, with a subtle bitterness from the red currant to follow, not unlike what can be tasted in the Green Walnut Oude Beersel blends. Not bracing by any means, but definitely observeable.

Still lacking some of depth of funk id hope for with a De Cam beer, this was very much a pleasant experience and one that could be stellar in another year or two.

On that cellar section....

 

[mvl339]

So is the consensus that Fou is best enjoyed fresh?

 

[Saind]

So is the consensus that Fou is best enjoyed fresh?

I'll take a year or two of age
2015 is still amazing for example, and 2016 is way better now than a year ago

 

[JCastle1]

So is the consensus that Fou is best enjoyed fresh?

It's far from my favorite Cantillon but in my opinion yes. I had a 2006 and 2009 a few years ago and they were insanely sour.

 

[rfraga7]

So is the consensus that Fou is best enjoyed fresh?

This years is pretty delicious right now. A+ ****.

 

[BelgianChris]

So is the consensus that Fou is best enjoyed fresh?

Yes, as are most fruit lambics (except kriek & grapes) imho.

 

[2plums4one]

So is the consensus that Fou is best enjoyed fresh?

Depends on the vintage. 2014 aged nicely for a couple years, but 15 and 16 don't seem like they are going to age very well. Generally 0-24 months is a safe bet imho

 

[nathanmiller]

Meh, I love aged Fou Foune. I'll take all y'all's bottles that you "held onto for too long."

 

[Saind]

Depends on the vintage. 2014 aged nicely for a couple years, but 15 and 16 don't seem like they are going to age very well. Generally 0-24 months is a safe bet imho

If you've got any 15 you don't like anymore, I'll fight nathan for them

 

[stakem1]

I gave up on the fresh vs aged fruited lambic argument 3-4 years ago when, for science, I opened a fresh fou along side a 3 year old bottle and the 3 year old bottle had seemingly more fruit character than the fresh.

Lambic in and of itself as well as batches, storage consitions, etc are all variable. Maybe the fruit one year was ******* really awesome vs not other years? The beauty is in the moment you pop that **** open and enjoy it. Typically though, if you want to enjoy the adjunct in all its glory, open it as soon as possible. But its just as fun to wait and see what age does too. I have/had a stash of 2010/11 fou. Im due to open one, if my wife hasnt drank them all.

 

[MooseLang]

I like Cantillon's Fruited Lambic at 1-1.5 years from bottling. Enough time to even out the rough edges that fresh Cantillon can have (to me at least), but not long enough where the fruit starts to fade. Although I've had similar experiences as stakem above, so who the **** knows.


Speaking of Fou' Foune, would anyone like to trade me some gross, disgusting Elderflower-laden Mamouche for a delicious stone fruit poppin' FF? We could expand, or I could add another bottle of FF for a Cuvee des Champions des St Gilloise or whatever the kids are calling it nowadays. Lmk via PM, or I could throw up an ISO like a normal person (and risk the soul-crushing Photekut like).

 

[user 308679]

Saint Lamvinus is ageless.

 

[RyanG1]

Saint Lamvinus is ageless.

As is Viggy.

Old Viggy is the best.

Not that young Moore Viggy.

 

[Digita7693]

There goes the neighborhood...

Me: any ideas for xmas gifts for you?

Dad: Cantillon beer since I’ve never had any.

Me:

......

Where did you hear about Cantillon??????

Dad: you, and the Brews auction, and the guy at Wicked Barley (local brewery) mentioned it.

 

[Gaseous Clay]

There goes the neighborhood...

Me: any ideas for xmas gifts for you?

Dad: Cantillon beer since I’ve never had any.

Me:

......

Where did you hear about Cantillon??????

Dad: you, and the Brews auction, and the guy at Wicked Barley (local brewery) mentioned it.

You dont share lambic with the family? Judging you rn tbh