Lambic Discussion Thread

[brian4beer]

I don't think Hanssens is a step down. I think 3F, Cantillon, Tilquin, and Hanssens are all about level.

Also find Girardin Black a relatively inexpensive and enjoyable gueuze.

 

[Michigan1]

Also find Girardin Black a relatively inexpensive and enjoyable gueuze.

Shhhhhhhh!!!!!! People already let Tilquin out of the bag. Don't take all my 1882!

 

[Rowingbrewer1]

Also find Girardin Black a relatively inexpensive and enjoyable gueuze.

Used to be, but it disappeared in ma and then when it came back it was like $13.50 for a 375ml. I order mine online and get 750s delivered to my door for like 15 a bottle

 

[stupac2]

Also find Girardin Black a relatively inexpensive and enjoyable gueuze.

I don't know what it is but I have never seen that in the US.

 

[tehzachatak]

Used to be, but it disappeared in ma and then when it came back it was like $13.50 for a 375ml. I order mine online and get 750s delivered to my door for like 15 a bottle

Came back? Girardin 1882 is in Mass, anywhere? Where? I would like to try before I buy a shipment...

 

[drgarage1]

I don't know what it is but I have never seen that in the US.

It's an absolutely amazing geueze that is somehow under the radar. It's all over Japan, for some reason.

 

[Rowingbrewer1]

was on the shelf at gordons a few months back, might still be there. if you can't find any I will gladly open one if you are ever up in the lowell area

 

[stupac2]

It's an absolutely amazing geueze that is somehow under the radar. It's all over Japan, for some reason.

It's on my radar, it's just that I never see it anywhere. I'm not even sure I've had it before. Maybe I just forget to look...

 

[drgarage1]

It's on my radar, it's just that I never see it anywhere. I'm not even sure I've had it before. Maybe I just forget to look...

I've never seen it in the U.S.

 

[eyesonsaison]

I didn't know the black label even made it to the US. tehzachatak we can open one when I see you next week if you can't find any locally

 

[ThreeFishes]

Also find Girardin Black a relatively inexpensive and enjoyable gueuze.

Very enjoyable and usually available on the shelf around me. I'm not sure how affordable it is at $11/375ml.

 

[JBP]

What is the general consensus on the fruited Hanssens? Reviews seem to be good, but a full step down from the basic Cantillon and 3F offerings as opposed to the gueuze which is more like half a step down.

Experimental Raspberry is to date the most sour beer I have ever had. It was absolutely brutal. Puts Mother Funker to shame. I enjoyed the regular Kriek, and while it lacked some of the complexity of a Cantillon or 3F it was definitely enjoyable.

 

[drgarage1]

Experimental Raspberry is to date the most sour beer I have ever had. It was absolutely brutal. Puts Mother Funker to shame. I enjoyed the regular Kriek, and while it lacked some of the complexity of a Cantillon or 3F it was definitely enjoyable.

I love Experimental Raspberry. But it is completely brutally sour.

 

[tehzachatak]

was on the shelf at gordons a few months back, might still be there. if you can't find any I will gladly open one if you are ever up in the lowell area

I didn't know the black label even made it to the US. tehzachatak we can open one when I see you next week if you can't find any locally

Thanks, gents I was just really surprised to hear - I look for lambic every time I enter a beer store (which, as you might guess, is relatively frequently) and buy basically anything I haven't already tried, and I've never seen a Girardin, ever. Relatively high on my list to try as well...

 

[bramsdell]

Grabbed the last 1882 Black Label when I was in Huntsville, AL a few weeks back. Had damn near a half-inch of dust on it.

Needless to say, I was pretty happy.

 

[brian4beer]

Very enjoyable and usually available on the shelf around me. I'm not sure how affordable it is at $11/375ml.

I have only bought it from Belgiuminabox. Have never seen it in the US. If you buy the value pack you get about 32 375 bottles for about 88 euros so comes out to about 2.5 euros per bottle. If you can find someone to split shipping and the beer it becomes more "affordable".

 

[Dunt1]

Also find Girardin Black a relatively inexpensive and enjoyable gueuze.

My favorite gueuze after 3F

 

[GoozySosa]

Who are the 5 best blenders of all time? Think about it. Armand, Armand, Armand, Armand, and Armand.

 

[Michigan1]

You didn't even try...

 

[Treebs]

You didn't even try...

Looks like you're up...

 

[GoozySosa]

You didn't even try...

I go hard in the paint with mspaint.




































Actually I can't photoshop and just leave that to you.

 

[ict316]

Here's the paper that I believe you're referring to: Brewhouse-Resident Microbiota Are Responsible for Multi-Stage Fermentation of American Coolship Ale. Excellent read.

I found some of the old lambic research papers referenced in the scholarly article above from the American Wild thread. Here's what's in the link below:

• FATTY ACIDS AND ESTERS PRODUCED DURING THE SPONTANEOUS FERMENTATION OF LAMBIC AND GUEUZE - 1978
• SYNTHESIS OF AROMA COMPONENTS DURING THE SPONTANEOUS FERMENTATION OF LABIC AND GUEUZE - 1976
• MICROBIOLOGICAL ASPECTS OF SPONTANEOUS WORT FERMENTATION IN PRODUCTION OF LAMBIC AND GUEUZE - 1977

So if lambic/gueuze microbiology discussions really pump your nads, this should provide enough material to get you through your next extended edging session.

https://www.sendspace.com/file/nyrnmd

 

[drgarage1]

I found some of the old lambic research papers referenced in the scholarly article above from the American Wild thread. Here's what's in the link below:

• FATTY ACIDS AND ESTERS PRODUCED DURING THE SPONTANEOUS FERMENTATION OF LAMBIC AND GUEUZE - 1978
• SYNTHESIS OF AROMA COMPONENTS DURING THE SPONTANEOUS FERMENTATION OF LABIC AND GUEUZE - 1976
• MICROBIOLOGICAL ASPECTS OF SPONTANEOUS WORT FERMENTATION IN PRODUCTION OF LAMBIC AND GUEUZE - 1977

So if lambic/gueuze microbiology discussions really pump your nads, this should provide enough material to get you through your next extended edging session.

https://www.sendspace.com/file/nyrnmd

Don't tell dontdrinkbeer about dat labic.

 

[pharts]

Has anyone bought any lambic from Japan? I have a friend living there and she's coming back stateside soon and was curious.

I know I've seen some Cantillon and Girardin in Osaka back in 2010 and saw the posts in here about the baby fou's, but has the game changed there at all? I'm just hoping to land a few bottles I cant grab in my area.

 

[ASUBeer]

Has anyone bought any lambic from Japan? I have a friend living there and she's coming back stateside soon and was curious.

I know I've seen some Cantillon and Girardin in Osaka back in 2010 and saw the posts in here about the baby fou's, but has the game changed there at all? I'm just hoping to land a few bottles I cant grab in my area.

Would it be creepy to FaceTime chat with you friend while they hunted lambic in japan and could show you what's on the shelf?

 

[boogercrack]

Would it be creepy to FaceTime chat with you friend while they hunted lambic in japan and could show you what's on the shelf?

we truly are living in a brave new world

 

[pharts]

Would it be creepy to FaceTime chat with you friend while they hunted lambic in japan and could show you what's on the shelf?

This could probably happen. Bonus if we get some type of conference call involved as well.

Japlambic2k14

 

[stupac2]

Has anyone bought any lambic from Japan? I have a friend living there and she's coming back stateside soon and was curious.

I know I've seen some Cantillon and Girardin in Osaka back in 2010 and saw the posts in here about the baby fou's, but has the game changed there at all? I'm just hoping to land a few bottles I cant grab in my area.

Japanese stores have stuff that's not easy to find here, from what my friend tells me. They also have stuff like Westy 12 if that floats your boat.

 

[pharts]

Seems like it would be worthwhile to peruse them then. Thanks.

 

[tehzachatak]

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

Just digging up an old post. I really, really did not like Intense Red "fresh." Had it two weeks ago and, well, it's improved a LOT. Anyone else?