Lambic Discussion Thread

[MKtheGeneral]

Sorry for the uninformed question but how frequently does Etre update their site with new product?

 

[NClambicguy]

Sorry for the uninformed question but how frequently does Etre update their site with new product?

Usually every Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday around 11 EST.

 

[DariusDaBone]

Did Cantillon just give up on finishing out the second sale?

Got an email from Ms. Van Roy herself. No more online sales.

Not as a complaint but more of a general concern, when I was out at the Lambik-O-Droom last weekend there was a local bragging about getting three boxes for himself and using five different devices between himself and his girlfriend to secure the boxes during the two sales. Even if he is an enthusiast / hoarder and not a flipper, was definitely a bit of a bummer to hear the worst of our American Beer Culture traits starting to infect the locals. [end rant].

Also for the record, my woes were quickly drowned out by a murderers row of 15-20€ onsite bottles of 2010-2016 OGV. Great trip and not a disappointing stop in the bunch, but 3Fs service and atmosphere (at both the restaurant and bar locations) makes them truly a god tier operation.

 

[NClambicguy]

Got an email from Ms. Van Roy herself. No more online sales.

Not as a complaint but more of a general concern, when I was out at the Lambik-O-Droom last weekend there was a local bragging about getting three boxes for himself and using five different devices between himself and his girlfriend to secure the boxes during the two sales. Even if he is an enthusiast / hoarder and not a flipper, was definitely a bit of a bummer to hear the worst of our American Beer Culture traits starting to infect the locals. [end rant].

Also for the record, my woes were quickly drowned out by a murderers row of 15-20€ onsite bottles of 2010-2016 OGV. Great trip and not a disappointing stop in the bunch, but 3Fs service and atmosphere (at both the restaurant and bar locations) makes them truly a god tier operation.

Thanks for the update. Glad you had a killer time over there and got to enjoy lots of great beers. I'm sure I will survive my FOMO.

 

[Padraig]

<standard Julie is awesome post>

 

[Shrimp Store]

Usually every Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday around 11 EST.

Also a day after they ship Cantillon boxes.

 

[DariusDaBone]

<standard Julie is awesome post>

Agreed, and just saw this
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and cue Dumb and Dumber “so you’re saying there’s a chance” clip

 

[DariusDaBone]

Saw an offhand comment in a facebook lambic.info thread that this is the last year that De Cam Gooikoorts will be blended with Girardin. Did a search of this site, lambic.info, and social, but I did not find any additional information.

Any more .info on what lambics and at what ages were used for the 2019 blend? I have heard stories that De Cam is tricky to pin down, so all help from SeaWatchman , BelgianChris , Compton25 , NClambicguy , and the other experts is appreciated!

 

[Digita7693]

Forgot to post this in here:

 

[SeaWatchman]

Saw an offhand comment in a facebook lambic.info thread that this is the last year that De Cam Gooikoorts will be blended with Girardin. Did a search of this site, lambic.info, and social, but I did not find any additional information.

Any more .info on what lambics and at what ages were used for the 2019 blend? I have heard stories that De Cam is tricky to pin down, so all help from SeaWatchman , BelgianChris , Compton25 , NClambicguy , and the other experts is appreciated!

The four of us trying to get any info from Karel:

 

[Mug Costanza]

Winter pack set emails sent out and available later today for purchase.

 

[yeahnatenelson]

Don't forget to read all the way to the bottom on that newsletter: SvhL, Zenne and OGV bottles coming to the US for on-site consumption.

 

[NClambicguy]

Don't forget to read all the way to the bottom on that newsletter: SvhL, Zenne and OGV bottles coming to the US for on-site consumption.

I love that my town with a population of around 7000 people is getting some of these beers. The local beer guy certainly has some great industry connections given what he is able to put on tap on a regular basis.

 

[Shrimp Store]

Cantillon Brab box landed 6 days after it was sent from Belgium. Etre are magnificent with these deliveries.

 

[jaeselector]

Cantillon Brab box landed 6 days after it was sent from Belgium. Etre are magnificent with these deliveries.

If it can get through customs.

 

[jrstar96]

Cantillon Brab box landed 6 days after it was sent from Belgium. Etre are magnificent with these deliveries.

My box has been in LA customs for 9 days now. Typically my boxes go through Chicago and it seems they take a single day.

 

[tylerk88]

Mine left Europe on 11/29 and hasn't updated since. I've been spoiled by insanely quick shipments in the past and so naturally the one delay I experience happens during December. Lesson learned.

 

[andrewcschultz]

This was so great. I only have one more of this vintage, which makes me sad.

 

[Gaseous Clay]

This was so great. I only have one more of this vintage, which makes me sad.

View attachment 9321

Yes!!! Absolutely love this blend.

 

[BakeBisBife]

Etre sent out Brabantiae pick up emails today.

 

[MKtheGeneral]

Etre sent out Brabantiae pick up emails today.

Saying what? Or do you mean it was your email saying that your order's been picked up and requesting for you to proceed to selecting their pickup item and proceeding to checkout?

 

[Tlo4sho]

https://horal.force3.be/lambicinfo-receives-horal-lambic-award-2020

Congratulations Lambic.info team!

 

[suprchunk1]

I guess anyone can buy an award over there. No wonder the old guard doesn't join HORAL, it is full of it.

 

[SeaWatchman]

https://horal.force3.be/lambicinfo-receives-horal-lambic-award-2020

Congratulations Lambic.info team!

Thanks! We were really honored to receive it and even more thrilled to get to spend some time with all of them this week learning more about their work. Each time we visit we learn a bunch of new stuff. Frank Boon was explaining the idea of the kitchen Geuze today speaking about blending the bottoms of all the barrels from below the valves after they’ve been emptied and bottling it off to use for cooking as a way to make sure nothing went to waste and that long ago 3F used to do it for the cafe. Cool little bits of info like that are why we started this project.

 

[Mug Costanza]

Lambic.info is such an invaluable source. I can’t imagine the amount time put into the project.

Congrats, my cellar thanks you!

(Now I wish jugs of kitchen gueuze was commercially available instead of Carlo Rossi)

 

[tylerk88]

I guess anyone can buy an award over there. No wonder the old guard doesn't join HORAL, it is full of it.

why even post this? forget the award, lambic.info is an incredible resource and is worth recognizing as such.

 

[BelgianChris]

Thanks! We were really honored to receive it and even more thrilled to get to spend some time with all of them this week learning more about their work. Each time we visit we learn a bunch of new stuff. Frank Boon was explaining the idea of the kitchen Geuze today speaking about blending the bottoms of all the barrels from below the valves after they’ve been emptied and bottling it off to use for cooking as a way to make sure nothing went to waste and that long ago 3F used to do it for the cafe. Cool little bits of info like that are why we started this project.

Good job SeaWatchman & rest of the crew!

 

[Digita7693]

https://horal.force3.be/lambicinfo-receives-horal-lambic-award-2020

Congratulations Lambic.info team!

Congrats! Great stuff, from some wonderful people!

cheers

 

[Digita7693]

I guess anyone can buy an award over there. No wonder the old guard doesn't join HORAL, it is full of it.

Great band name for your screen name, pity you’re being a petty jack ass.

congrats again lambic.info and thanks for all your work!!!

 

[wuntrikpony]

Stay toxic, TalkBeer.