Lambic Discussion Thread

[GrumpyOldTroll]

Depends. Usually it goes out within 1 day - 4 days, but sometimes it takes 3 weeks. You can't rush our European friends. Sometimes the tracking info doesn't come until a couple days after the box is shipped. All of this aside, Kurt is an awesome guy.

 

[callmemickey]

Depends. Usually it goes out within 1 day - 4 days, but sometimes it takes 3 weeks. You can't rush our European friends. Sometimes the tracking info doesn't come until a couple days after the box is shipped. All of this aside, Kurt is an awesome guy.

Also, once the package is transfered over to USPS, the tracking number frequently is of no use. I've received many boxes that were still showing as being in Belgium...

 

[Michigan1]

Drinking a 3F Intense Red. I don't like it. It tastes like bad cherry perfume.

 

[stupac2]

Drinking a 3F Intense Red. I don't like it. It tastes like bad cherry perfume.

I thought it tasted like drinking red snow-cone juice straight from the faucet.

 

[Michigan1]

I thought it tasted like drinking red snow-cone juice straight from the faucet.

If the red snow-cone juice was made from cherry robitussin..

 

[callmemickey]

Were these purchased or built? Do you have plans? I recognize the ikea shelves on the right.

purchased - wineracksamerica.com

 

[stupac2]

If the red snow-cone juice was made from cherry robitussin..

Oh man, that explains SO MUCH about my youth!

 

[franch]

Drinking a 3F Intense Red. I don't like it. It tastes like bad cherry perfume.

what?! hell no.

 

[xscottypx]

gueuze > fruit lambic
fonteinen > everything

99 oude gueuze is my whitest of whales

 

[xscottypx]

Blabaer is widely considered worse than more readily available fruit lambics. I wouldn't put it in my top 5 Cantillon fruit lambics.

had it once, an 09, and i was blown away by it

 

[Michigan1]

what?! hell no.

yes. Hell yes. Intense Red was NOT GOOD. Definitely not worth what you have to pay for it.

 

[stupac2]

99 oude gueuze is my whitest of whales

If you're in San Francisco and beg you might be able to try one at Mikkellerbar.

had it once, an 09, and i was blown away by it

I was not all that impressed when I had it last year, but it was basically a tick pour. The good-sized pour I had of 12 was unimpressive, at least compared to other 'loons. We'll see how '13 is on Sunday, I can report back if anyone cares.

 

[xscottypx]

yes. Hell yes. Intense Red was NOT GOOD. Definitely not worth what you have to pay for it.

i am curious how intense red will cellar.

 

[kscaldef]

i am curious how intense red will cellar.

I don't have high hopes for it. My theory is that he had a substandard bunch of lambic and tried the old (and usually unsuccessful) tactic of throwing a ****-ton of fruit in and hoping that makes it better.

 

[Michigan1]

i am curious how intense red will cellar.

I don't see it working well. I didn't see much coming out of the woodwork over time.

 

[Dunt1]

Guess I'm in the minority here, I think Intense Red is going to be a beast with some age. I also like it now though. It's not LPK by any means, but damn good nonetheless.

 

[GetchaPull]

Intense Red was good for what it is...a cherry bomb. Satisfactorily sour and funky? No. Over time? Maybe (probably won't be, IMO). Worth the price? Not right now.

Spend near the same amount on Golden Blend instead? Yezzir.

 

[callmemickey]

Guess I'm in the minority here, I think Intense Red is going to be a beast with some age. I also like it now though. It's not LPK by any means, but damn good nonetheless.

I enjoyed it as well ... I think it might develop more complexity with time but I don't anticipate too much acidity/funk. Probably more of a red wine-dark fruit character.

still prefer regular drie kriek though at the price

 

[SeaWatchman]

yes. Hell yes. Intense Red was NOT GOOD. Definitely not worth what you have to pay for it.

Intense red is ******* ( . )( . ) if you put a splash of champagne in it.

 

[SeaWatchman]

I am disgusted that in a thread full of so-called lambic lovers that no one has even thought to mention Bruocsella Grand Cru. The most underrated lambic out there and to date the best lambic I've ever had:

 

[Michigan1]

Intense red is ******* ( . )( . ) if you put a splash of champagne in it.

I just found it thick and syrupy. It was a very heavy drink and NOT what I expected. Maybe a splash of champagne would lighten it up!

I am disgusted that in a thread full of so-called lambic lovers that no one has even thought to mention Bruocsella Grand Cru. The most underrated lambic out there and to date the best lambic I've ever had:

I don't think Grand Cru Bruocsella is underrated. I love it! I think it has trouble shining in a category that few people venture into. It's a different beer than Cantillon's other offerings in that it's more one-note. It's a damn good note, but it will not please somebody expecting a Gueuze or Fou Foune.

With all that said, send me all the GCB!


Btw, I'm super jealous of that '96...

 

[SeaWatchman]

I just found it thick and syrupy. It was a very heavy drink and NOT what I expected. Maybe a splash of champagne would lighten it up!

Do it. This was suggested by Armand during TdG.

I don't think Grand Cru Bruocsella is underrated. I love it! I think it has trouble shining in a category that few people venture into. It's a different beer than Cantillon's other offerings in that it's more one-note. It's a damn good note, but it will not please somebody expecting a Gueuze or Fou Foune.

With all that said, send me all the GCB!


Btw, I'm super jealous of that '96...

I've got one old-ish bottle with a 2004 cork that I got from surlytheduff , so maybe it's a 2001-ish brew. I've been slowly stockpiling the GCB solely on the fact that the 1996 was amazeballs. I'm still confused by when they decide to bottle it though because I've got some with brew dates as far back as 4 years from the bottling date and some as young as two years.

 

[stupac2]

I am disgusted that in a thread full of so-called lambic lovers that no one has even thought to mention Bruocsella Grand Cru. The most underrated lambic out there and to date the best lambic I've ever had:

I have a love-hate relationship with it. Sometimes it's really good, other times...

But I've never had it with age, to be fair.

 

[GrumpyOldTroll]

yes. Hell yes. Intense Red was NOT GOOD. Definitely not worth what you have to pay for it.

I couldn't disagree more. I think it's one of the best krieks out there.

 

[Michigan1]

I couldn't disagree more. I think it's one of the best krieks out there.

I would have liked it if it was brighter and less syrupy and medicinal tasting/smelling. So, I would like it if it was a completely different beer.

I like SeaWatchman / Armand's idea of mixing it with Champagne. I think that would add the characteristics I'm looking for!

 

[Osyrus]

I've now had Intense Red twice, both on clean palates. One wasn't bad, super thick and syrupy with a bit of funk. Not great, but not awful. The second time was... atrocious. I couldn't finish it. The closest comparison would be Robitussin, and I think I'd rather drink that.

I plan on sitting on a bottle or two for a while - even if the tartness doesn't develop then hopefully the cherry fades.

 

[BusinessSloth]

De Cam doesn't get enough love. Which is sort of a good thing in a way.

Quite expensive though aren't they? Almost on par with Cantillon or a bit higher?

 

[stupac2]

Quite expensive though aren't they? Almost on par with Cantillon or a bit higher?

Higher, I think. About 50% more than Cantillon on etre.

 

[Beersiniapestis]

Who here would pay $400 for a bottle of Crianza Helena?

 

[SeaWatchman]

Who here would pay $400 for a bottle of Crianza Helena?

I'd sell one for $400....


















Actually I wouldn't because I'm getting my first "belongs-to-me" bottle soon. But seriously...