Lambic Discussion Thread

[ridglens]

No Cuvee Rene.

jesus no Cuvee Rene? how do you scratch that economylambic itch?

 

[snowrs1]

The best and only perk of living in a beer oasis.

 

[matedog]

I wonder if Lindemann's will wise up to the fad of unsweetened fruited lambics. I mean Cantillon is expanding (doubling?) production, so clearly, there is a huge demand for what they do. Lindemann's seems to have so much production geared towards sweetened lambic that if they focused some of that production towards unsweetened fruited lambic (which they could probably do at least decently (if Cuvee Rene is any indication)), they might be able to tap into a new market that's willing to drop relatively large amounts of money on similar products.

Of course they could be doing just fine selling their sweetened lambics and not want to allocate resources towards a niche market.

/End ramble

 

[Rowingbrewer1]

I wonder if Lindemann's will wise up to the fad of unsweetened fruited lambics. I mean Cantillon is expanding (doubling?) production, so clearly, there is a huge demand for what they do. Lindemann's seems to have so much production geared towards sweetened lambic that if they focused some of that production towards unsweetened fruited lambic (which they could probably do at least decently (if Cuvee Rene is any indication)), they might be able to tap into a new market that's willing to drop relatively large amounts of money on similar products.

Of course they could be doing just fine selling their sweetened lambics and not want to allocate resources towards a niche market.

/End ramble

Ever had cuvee rene kriek? its pretty good just not available stateside

 

[owens99]

Quick question Marriage Parfait, 3F, or Intense Red, Which kriek should I snag?

For me, 3F>Intense Red>Marriage Parfait without considering cost.

 

[Aaron from the Wood]

Oude Kriek Vieille is great if you can find that also.

 

[matedog]

Ever had cuvee rene kriek? its pretty good just not available stateside

Ah, I'm sure I had known about that at some point. Reviews look pretty solid. Unfortunate that it is not available in the US because it'd be cool to see that filling up Bevmo shelves instead of their standard stuff.

 

[Rau711]

jesus no Cuvee Rene? how do you scratch that economylambic itch?

Nothing. No actual lambic.

 

[Rowingbrewer1]

Ah, I'm sure I had known about that at some point. Reviews look pretty solid. Unfortunate that it is not available in the US because it'd be cool to see that filling up Bevmo shelves instead of their standard stuff.

Lets start an email campaign to lindemans asking for Cuvee Rene Kriek to be sent to the US as well as additions to the lineup. CR Framboise, CR Peche, CR Cassis. Who's with me?

[email protected] their email

 

[SeaWatchman]

Lets start an email campaign to lindemans asking for Cuvee Rene Kriek to be sent to the US as well as additions to the lineup. CR Framboise, CR Peche, CR Cassis. Who's with me?

[email protected] their email

Cuvee Rene Kriek won't be in the US because the regular kriek sells too well and the importer does not want to confuse consumers in the US.

 

[Der Fuchs]

I'll take those, thanks.

I already got you. Just waiting for you to give the word when it thaws out up there.

 

[SeaWatchman]

I already got you. Just waiting for you to give the word when it thaws out up there.

3+ feet of snow on the ground!

 

[Der Fuchs]

3+ feet of snow on the ground!

soooo?
















i'll ship tomorrow!

 

[ASUBeer]

Quick question Marriage Parfait, 3F, or Intense Red, Which kriek should I snag?

Marriage Parfait IMO.

 

[snowrs1]

Tomorrow I will be doing a side by side, but I will say the IR this evening was awfully fruit forward with very little funk.

 

[Dsal891]

Dat tilquin blackberry

 

[Rowingbrewer1]

Cuvee Rene Kriek won't be in the US because the regular kriek sells too well and the importer does not want to confuse consumers in the US.

I know, but if enough people ask that could be the tipping point. Besides putting a label on it like the warning in the 2010 weyerbacher reserva about it being sour should be sufficient to dissuade the Lindemans Kriek drinkers

 

[cfh64]

I've heard so much **** I don't know what to believe but I figured the peeps in this forum would be the right ones to ask. Does anyone have a realistic or reputable number of total bottles of A&T released to the public?

 

[SeaWatchman]

I've heard so much **** I don't know what to believe but I figured the peeps in this forum would be the right ones to ask. Does anyone have a realistic or reputable number of total bottles of A&T released to the public?

The simplest answer is no, not at all. I don't think anyone claiming to know the exact number is doing anything but guessing based on a number of anecdotal posts on beer forums.

 

[cfh64]

The simplest answer is no, not at all. I don't think anyone claiming to know the exact number is doing anything but guessing based on a number of anecdotal posts on beer forums.

Fair enough and I'm not surprised with that answer.

 

[ASUBeer]

I opened a Mamouche tonight. First time I've ever had it. I opened the bottle at around 46degrees.

I didn't really care for it; major green pepper thing going on.

It warmed up though and closer to room temp it's amazing.

Real talk.

 

[SeaWatchman]

I opened a Mamouche tonight. First time I've ever had it. I opened the bottle at around 46degrees.

I didn't really care for it; major green pepper thing going on.

It warmed up though and closer to room temp it's amazing.

Real talk.

30+ minutes in a decanter does WONDERS to that beer. Mamouche is probably one of my favorites to be honest.

 

[Odesseiron]

My favorite standard Cantillon along with Lou Pepe Kriek. And since it seems like the US trade machine hates it right now, I get to keep pretty much all my bottles to myself. Love the whole puckering lemon experience.

Also supposed to be the most limited sesonal loon, no?

 

[SeaWatchman]

My favorite standard Cantillon along with Lou Pepe Kriek. And since it seems like the US trade machine hates it right now, I get to keep pretty much all my bottles to myself. Love the whole puckering lemon experience.

Also supposed to be the most limited sesonal loon, no?

Definitely the most limited, not sure if it's limited because of demand or supply of the flowers but damn do I love it.

 

[ASUBeer]

30+ minutes in a decanter does WONDERS to that beer. Mamouche is probably one of my favorites to be honest.

I didn't technically decant it but the time spent in the glass and the bottle sitting out waiting for my second pour probably had a similar effect. While drinking it I actually had an "ah ha" moment thinking about decanting Cantillons.

 

[mrk_d]

Wish I read this before opening my only recent Mamouche

 

[LukeAleTime]

I didn't technically decant it but the time spent in the glass and the bottle sitting out waiting for my second pour probably had a similar effect. While drinking it I actually had an "ah ha" moment thinking about decanting Cantillons.

Technically you did decant it.

 

[Rowingbrewer1]

Cuvee Rene Kriek won't be in the US because the regular kriek sells too well and the importer does not want to confuse consumers in the US.

Dear Mr. McKenna,


Your email has been forwarded to us for reply. We are the US importer for the Lindemans Brewery. The Cuvee Rene Kriek is something that we are working on. Please stay tuned and watch our website for future developments.


Cheers!




Specialty Beer Importers Since 1978

Linda Sherlock – Sales Coordinator

 

[Rowingbrewer1]

Not sure if they are just saying that or if they are really trying to bring it in

 

[Rowingbrewer1]

To clarify, I sent an email to Lindemans askin why they don't send cuvée Rene Kriek to the US. They forwarded it to the importer and they responded