Lambic Discussion Thread

[BusinessSloth]

Boon Cuvée Lambikstoempers is back on etre. 6 bottles. Limit 3 per person.

 

[SeaWatchman]

Boon Cuvée Lambikstoempers is back on etre. 6 bottles. Limit 3 per person.

So limit 18 per person?

 

[The Red Viper]

So limit 18 per person?

Six bottles total, limit three bottles per person. The six packs are on BiaB not Etre.

 

[SeaWatchman]

Six bottles total, limit three bottles per person. The six packs are on BiaB not Etre.

Ah.... WAELZ!!!!

 

[The Red Viper]

Ah.... WAELZ!!!!

FT: Lambikstoemper x6 ISO: american whalez x6

Not really tho, I'd rather drink the lambic.

 

[Dsal891]

6 more lambikstoemper for me. And tilquin like I mentioned before.


I need more 3f. Really. Hate. Myself. For not bulk buying

 

[mrk_d]

Anyone else have issues w/ the Etre payment system? Trying to reserve a couple bottles and the "confirm order" button isn't working for me. Tried using both Chrome and Safari to no avail. I am curious to hear any potential solutions.

 

[GetchaPull]

Anyone else have issues w/ the Etre payment system? Trying to reserve a couple bottles and the "confirm order" button isn't working for me. Tried using both Chrome and Safari to no avail. I am curious to hear any potential solutions.

Used Chrome the other day with no issues...clear your cache?

 

[GetchaPull]

I need more 3f. Really. Hate. Myself. For not bulk buying

Is Kurt discontinuing the bulk packages? If not:

1) Wait until he restocks
2) Buy the bulk 75cls/37.5cls
3) ?
4) Profit

Or profit immediately with Girardin.

 

[mrk_d]

Used Chrome the other day with no issues...clear your cache?

Tried that, tried incognito, just not working. I hit "confirm the order" after inputing all info. Dammit I want at least one bottle of Lambiekstoempers!

EDIT: After hitting the same button a bunch of times it worked. ¯\_(ツ)_/¯

 

[jmarce]

Anyone else have issues w/ the Etre payment system? Trying to reserve a couple bottles and the "confirm order" button isn't working for me. Tried using both Chrome and Safari to no avail. I am curious to hear any potential solutions.

I had the same problem, only thing that worked for me was safari on my iPhone

 

[xscottypx]

Is Kurt discontinuing the bulk packages? If not:

1) Wait until he restocks
2) Buy the bulk 75cls/37.5cls
3) ?
4) Profit

Or profit immediately with Girardin.

my guess is he ran out with this massive lambic/gueuze popularity and idiots like us telling everyone about those sites.

 

[Dsal891]

Is Kurt discontinuing the bulk packages? If not:

1) Wait until he restocks
2) Buy the bulk 75cls/37.5cls
3) ?
4) Profit

Or profit immediately with Girardin.

No the 3f bulk pack just sold out.....and in impatient so I decided to buy more lambikstoemper and tilquin bulk until I can grab 3f.


I think I have a problem

 

[OnryAndMean]

That was 2013 bottles of 3F too, right? I've been waiting for 2014 anyway to order bulk

 

[Dsal891]

That was 2013 bottles of 3F too, right? I've been waiting for 2014 anyway to order bulk

Yeah it was 2013.

 

[GetchaPull]

I think we all have a problem

 

[SeaWatchman]

As new batches (and new beers) from Tilquin are coming around again, I'd like to point everyone towards the community Tilquin Batch List to keep track of the dates and batches. Much like the Cantillon and 3F batch lists, this can be a valuable resource for those tracking batches, releases, and general information about Tilquin lambics. Scan through here, and if you have something to add, please feel free. Just take note of the formatting. Cheers!

https://docs.google.com/spreadsheet/ccc?key=0AgeHWXfDSjjYdEE5ZU9INGprZHJPSFZuU3BrUWcxR3c&usp=sharing

 

[mrk_d]

Did a blind tasting today of my two favorite readily-available gueuzes, both of similar age: 2011-2012 Tilquin (best before 21/03/2022) and 2012 3F (bottled 5 MRT 2012). My girlfriend poured both and marked one glass. It was pretty interesting - I identified them correctly on the first smell which I was happy about. Here's some abbreviated notes:

The Tilquin was slightly darker amber and smelled strongly of metals - iron and copper (almost like blood actually) with a tropical fruit backbone. Some mushroom and cheese as well, but nothing sharp like 3F funk, more soft funk. The taste was pretty complex - high acidity and a umami/savory component, and a mineral finish with good depth and roundness overall. More intense of the two.

The 3F is lighter in color, and has a much better aroma: mineral, straw, green apple, funk/straw, some caramel as it warms. The taste is lighter and more watery compared to Tilquin. Tastes of sharp funk, some apple/lemon, and is not particularly acidic. Balanced and very enjoyable.

If I had to pick a winner it would be Tilquin, but perhaps that is only because it has more intensity than 3F at this point - higher acidity, less watery taste, more pungent (though slightly unpleasant) aroma, and more round taste. I was happy to identify them both correctly, though I was expecting 3F to win. I would love to do something similar with more vintages and more blenders but the logistics get much tougher.

Also a 50/50 cuvee is amazing. Reminds me of slightly toned down A&T.

 

[Michigan1]

Also a 50/50 cuvee is amazing. Reminds me of slightly toned down A&T.

 

[Stevedore1]

Did a blind tasting today of my two favorite readily-available gueuzes, both of similar age: 2011-2012 Tilquin (best before 21/03/2022) and 2012 3F (bottled 5 MRT 2012). My girlfriend poured both and marked one glass. It was pretty interesting - I identified them correctly on the first smell which I was happy about. Here's some abbreviated notes:

The Tilquin was slightly darker amber and smelled strongly of metals - iron and copper (almost like blood actually) with a tropical fruit backbone. Some mushroom and cheese as well, but nothing sharp like 3F funk, more soft funk. The taste was pretty complex - high acidity and a umami/savory component, and a mineral finish with good depth and roundness overall. More intense of the two.

The 3F is lighter in color, and has a much better aroma: mineral, straw, green apple, funk/straw, some caramel as it warms. The taste is lighter and more watery compared to Tilquin. Tastes of sharp funk, some apple/lemon, and is not particularly acidic. Balanced and very enjoyable.

If I had to pick a winner it would be Tilquin, but perhaps that is only because it has more intensity than 3F at this point - higher acidity, less watery taste, more pungent (though slightly unpleasant) aroma, and more round taste. I was happy to identify them both correctly, though I was expecting 3F to win. I would love to do something similar with more vintages and more blenders but the logistics get much tougher.

Also a 50/50 cuvee is amazing. Reminds me of slightly toned down A&T.

Thanks for dropping the science! I have 2 bottles of the 2011-2012 Tilquin and maybe I'll have to throw it down to get my poor man's A&T.

 

[ASUBeer]

I need Rose de Gambrinus in my life. Sad feels that it's no longer just a click away.

 

[Hookemhops13]

As new batches (and new beers) from Tilquin are coming around again, I'd like to point everyone towards the community Tilquin Batch List to keep track of the dates and batches. Much like the Cantillon and 3F batch lists, this can be a valuable resource for those tracking batches, releases, and general information about Tilquin lambics. Scan through here, and if you have something to add, please feel free. Just take note of the formatting. Cheers!

https://docs.google.com/spreadsheet/ccc?key=0AgeHWXfDSjjYdEE5ZU9INGprZHJPSFZuU3BrUWcxR3c&usp=sharing

Sigh... Thanks a lot jerk. Now I know Cantillon Classic Gueze and Tilquin Oude Gueze both have a batch with a bottling date on my birthday. There goes my entire cellar and probably lots of money.

So on that note if anyone has Cantillon Classic Gueze or Tilquin Oude Gueze with the bottling date of March 1 (2011 for Cantillon and 2010-2011 neck label for Tilquin) PLEASE PLEASE PLEASE let me know... Hopefully we can work something out as I would love to stockpile some of these to enjoy through the years. If I don't have anything trade wise that interests you and you feel like being cool I would gadly pay market value cash (whatever the hell that equates to) and send some kind of thank you box.

 

[csano]

As new batches (and new beers) from Tilquin are coming around again, I'd like to point everyone towards the community Tilquin Batch List to keep track of the dates and batches. Much like the Cantillon and 3F batch lists, this can be a valuable resource for those tracking batches, releases, and general information about Tilquin lambics. Scan through here, and if you have something to add, please feel free. Just take note of the formatting. Cheers!

https://docs.google.com/spreadsheet/ccc?key=0AgeHWXfDSjjYdEE5ZU9INGprZHJPSFZuU3BrUWcxR3c&usp=sharing

Dude, you should totally bit.ly that link for the easy-to-rememberies. Something like bit.ly/tilquin.

 

[BusinessSloth]

Last year I was unable to go to Zwanze, so I had my own "zwanze" at home and popped open some Fou Foune, Vigneronne, and other stuff. I remember the 2012 Vigneronne being very funky, acidic, and a hint of sweetness. Easily my favorite Cantillon more than Fou Foune or St. Lamvinus.

Recently opened a 2013 Vigneronne with a friend during a tasting, and it was a lot sweeter than the first time I had it. That being said, it was still a very balanced beer. With 2 completely different experiences with 2 different years, what does Vigneronne normally taste like fresh & aged? I'd assume fresher it tastes like my most recent experience, sweet but balanced?

 

[Pneill3161]

H.ertie peated wiskey lambic lambic collab....
http://belgiuminabox.com/shop/home/...l?search_query=Brauart&results=1#.VD550ym9LCQ
This is so my style!

 

[stupac2]

H.ertie peated wiskey lambic lambic collab....
http://belgiuminabox.com/shop/home/...l?search_query=Brauart&results=1#.VD550ym9LCQ
This is so my style!

This looks like the same thing I've had, and it's weird.

 

[Pneill3161]

This looks like the same thing I've had, and it's weird.

I like weird and if it's anything like the crazy birthday beer I'll be stoked. I have a fetish for peated lambics.

 

[BusinessSloth]

H.ertie peated wiskey lambic lambic collab....
http://belgiuminabox.com/shop/home/...l?search_query=Brauart&results=1#.VD550ym9LCQ
This is so my style!

http://www.mybeercollectibles.com/a...h=h.ertie&limit=10&item_type=all#6221ae2c9756

 

[SeaWatchman]

http://www.mybeercollectibles.com/a...h=h.ertie&limit=10&item_type=all#6221ae2c9756

Do people actually use that site?

 

[BusinessSloth]

Do people actually use that site?

I browse it. Sometimes there are deals to be had. Negotiating is also on the table for many items. Another member and I went in on an order and I got this 20 year old Cantillon gueuze for my part.