Lambic Discussion Thread

[Der Fuchs]

As others have said, the beer inside the first three is essentially the same. My understanding is that the first one is the current Euro label, the second is the current US label and the third is the "old" retired Euro label.

The reason there is a difference in the Euro vs. US label is becuase "bio" is the equivalent of "organic" so in order for something to be labelled organic in the US it has to be vetted by some US organization and either Cantillon has not paid that agency to do the appropriate check of their sources or the requirements for organic are different and Cantillon doesn't meet the US standards (not sure which is the case but I seem to remember it being the later, can't find a source for that though).

The reason there is not a different US label for their fruited beers is because they cannot source enough organic fruit to make them so those beers do not carry the bio/organic label.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Organic_certification

Totally agree with everything here, just want to add. I know for a fact that the bio label often makes it into the u.s. sold bottles. A few folks here have received them in trades from me. Bought at the local store personally.

 

[Envelopes]

Totally agree with everything here, just want to add. I know for a fact that the bio label often makes it into the u.s. sold bottles. A few folks here have received them in trades from me. Bought at the local store personally.

Does it still have import information on the label? Could be the store is buying them online from Etre/BIAB. I've heard of a place or two doing this.

 

[stupac2]

Totally agree with everything here, just want to add. I know for a fact that the bio label often makes it into the u.s. sold bottles. A few folks here have received them in trades from me. Bought at the local store personally.

I've seen them too. I've seen the Belgian version of Rose too, but that one was mainly noticeable because it didn't have a barcode.

 

[stupac2]

Does it still have import information on the label? Could be the store is buying them online from Etre/BIAB. I've heard of a place or two doing this.

I got mine from a place that wouldn't do that. The beer person there actually sort of hates Cantillon because of all the ******** it causes now.

 

[SeaWatchman]

Totally agree with everything here, just want to add. I know for a fact that the bio label often makes it into the u.s. sold bottles. A few folks here have received them in trades from me. Bought at the local store personally.

I'll need you to send me some just to verify (again).

 

[ASUBeer]

I actually had one Cantillon Geuze label as a 4.75 and another label at 3.75. Then I found out that they are the same beer. I don't recall what year the 4.75 rating bottle was but that must have been the difference.

Mmmmm, Cantillon.

 

[sliverx]

The engineer in me appreciates how you mark your dimensions.

The Millwright in me hates that there are no units. Would make in mm.

 

[Der Fuchs]

Does it still have import information on the label? Could be the store is buying them online from Etre/BIAB. I've heard of a place or two doing this.

i assure you this is not the case. they came strait from the bros...











(shelton) but maybe they order too?

 

[Michigan1]

I know it's not a traditional Lambic, but this stuff is pure heaven. Definitely a top 10 beer for me and top 5 in aroma.

 

[MordorMongo]

I know it's not a traditional Lambic, but this stuff is pure heaven. Definitely a top 10 beer for me and top 5 in aroma.

Maybe if you play your cards right you, Chappie and Loweballs can have a threesome.

 

[Michigan1]

Maybe if you play your cards right you, Chappie and Loweballs can have a threesome.

huh?

I just want to drink beer. I was lucky enough to share my 2 bottles with a good group of people. It sure was a treat each time.

 

[stupac2]

Maybe if you play your cards right you, Chappie and Loweballs can have a threesome.

 

[bauermj]

My week in lambic delivery. Sorry for the facebook cross post.

I call this one goodbye too much cash & Toppling Goliath instawhale-duo. I'm most excited about Zwanze '12 (big fan of that beer & I had a dirty not-my-glass-smells-like-wet-dog pour at zwanze day last year), '07 50n, '05 OGV (**** ton of crud around the cork though), & of course the fruited drie. In other news, the Joel debacle can be put to rest.

 

[ASUBeer]

Can someone give me te scoop on Etre or BiaB orders? I can never get some of the great things I see here, and lord knows I've spent enough money with them.

 

[Michigan1]

Here's how all my Etre or BiaB orders go

1. Add all the Cantillon to my cart
2. Add all the cool glassware I want need
3. Delete all the Cantillon and load up on 3F
4. Check my shipping costs
5. Not too bad!!
6. Try to optimize my shipping cost by adding in some Tilquin and removing glassware
7. Realize Quetsche Tilquin is so damn good.
8. Clear cart of all but Tilquin
9. Optimize for shipping.
10. Head to Checkout!
11. Realize that I hadn't changed the shipping to USA
12. Remove everything
13. Have a Two Hearted.
14. Stare at my 2 bottles of Cantillon in the fridge.

 

[stupac2]

Can someone give me te scoop on Etre or BiaB orders? I can never get some of the great things I see here, and lord knows I've spent enough money with them.

Some combination of checking somewhat frequently and e-mailing them to ask for stuff.

Alternatively just buy a bunch of gueuze since it's better than most of the rare **** anyway.

 

[ASUBeer]

Some combination of checking somewhat frequently and e-mailing them to ask for stuff.

Alternatively just buy a bunch of gueuze since it's better than most of the rare **** anyway.

If got the gueze thing down. Guess I need to email them a little more often. Thanks !

 

[ASUBeer]

There is nothing like waking up in the morning and thinking 'was I looking at etre before bed last night?' Then checking your email and finding a $280 order. Good times.

 

[MordorMongo]

There is nothing like waking up in the morning and thinking 'was I looking at etre before bed last night?' Then checking your email and finding a $280 order. Good times.

WAY better then waking up bent over the couch with your pants around your ankles and only other things in the room are a 6 foot length of rope and a half empty jar of peanut butter, with the TV on BET.

Not that I would know.

 

[Dunt1]

WAY better then waking up bent over the couch with your pants around your ankles and only other things in the room are a 6 foot length of rope and a half empty jar of peanut butter, with the TV on BET.

Not that I would know.

You too?

 

[ASUBeer]

WAY better then waking up bent over the couch with your pants around your ankles and only other things in the room are a 6 foot length of rope and a half empty jar of peanut butter, with the TV on BET.

Not that I would know.

What's all this dried lambic on my chest? That ain't lambic.

 

[infi]

What's all this dried lambic on my chest? That ain't lambic.

"Dregs"

 

[Dunt1]

Sooooo who knows of some Reed Gueuze out there in the wild still and do you want to point me in their direction?

 

[jbuddle]

Sooooo who knows of some Reed Gueuze out there in the wild still and do you want to point me in their direction?

I know of a Goldackerl...

I hear the Reeds are now completely out at Akkurat.

 

[stupac2]

I know of a Goldackerl...

I hear the Reeds are now completely out at Akkurat.

They're certainly off the menu. I can't remember if I drunkenly begged to have one, but I think I didn't.

 

[Dunt1]

I know of a Goldackerl...

I hear the Reeds are now completely out at Akkurat.

Yup, muscat has been gone since the spring and pinot noir dried up mid to late summer. Need those final ticks!

 

[GrumpyOldTroll]

Yup, muscat has been gone since the spring and pinot noir dried up mid to late summer. Need those final ticks!

Muscat has been gone since July 5th.

 

[Michigan1]

Muscat has been gone since July 5th.

However, there's plenty of Muskrat Goose left...

The internet has a picture for everything...​

 

[stupac2]

http://belgiuminabox.com/blog/2013/10/cantillon-connaisseurs-box-fall-2013/

It's an interesting package, but I find Iris's inclusion somewhat baffling given the name. Unless he's counting non-dried hops as a fruit...

 

[SeaWatchman]

Cross-post from Facebook. Zero fuxx given. The Drie is a 2005.