Lambic Discussion Thread

[Evan1212]

I love this community Evan1212

Glad i could help!

 

[SeaWatchman]

I missed the boat on getting these when they were widely available, so this is my first taste and only bottle. Like others, I think I'm left wondering what this will do over time because the oak overpowers everything here, at least to my palate. Not bad by any stretch, but not as crisp and assertive as regular Tilquin Gueuze.

 

[Pneill3161]

I missed the boat on getting these when they were widely available, so this is my first taste and only bottle. Like others, I think I'm left wondering what this will do over time because the oak overpowers everything here, at least to my palate. Not bad by any stretch, but not as crisp and assertive as regular Tilquin Gueuze.

I see your squared and raise you a quetsche

Don't remember it being this cloudy, but taste is on point. Look like a mimosa!

 

[LukeAleTime]

I missed the boat on getting these when they were widely available, so this is my first taste and only bottle. Like others, I think I'm left wondering what this will do over time because the oak overpowers everything here, at least to my palate. Not bad by any stretch, but not as crisp and assertive as regular Tilquin Gueuze.

It's an oak bomb - I didn't hate it but I wanted it to be so much more. I've got two (and I'll probably add more next time I come across it) that I'm planning on leaving for at least 5 years.

 

[SeaWatchman]

It's an oak bomb - I didn't hate it but I wanted it to be so much more. I've got two (and I'll probably add more next time I come across it) that I'm planning on leaving for at least 5 years.

Yeah, I believe I have one or two 750s coming and I'm definitely just going to let it sit forever. I don't think I've ever ha a drier beer.

 

[Pneill3161]

The best part of squared was the nose, the tastes seems a bit muddled, but time will probably change it, hopefully for the best, I'm drunk so there's a lot of commas,

 

[LukeAleTime]

Current vintage tilquin is stupidly good.

Like, "holy ****, this is stupidly good" good.

 

[infi]

I have some Cantillon Bio Kriek 75cl bottles that are 4/25/2014. They exist.

This is my birthday date bottle… Any chance anyone else has a spare of this dated bottle?

 

[deckardjk]

This is my birthday date bottle… Any chance anyone else has a spare of this dated bottle?

Aren't you a little young to be drinking?

 

[Der Fuchs]

Yeah, I believe I have one or two 750s coming and I'm definitely just going to let it sit forever. I don't think I've ever ha a drier beer.

Is this a reference to me?

If not, does anyone have a regular 2012-2013 neck label tilquin 750 they want to trade for a squared 750?

SeaWatchman doesn't read his mail enough... It ever stop snowing up there?

 

[SeaWatchman]

Is this a reference to me?

If not, does anyone have a regular 2012-2013 neck label tilquin 750 they want to trade for a squared 750?

SeaWatchman doesn't read his mail enough... It ever stop snowing up there?

LOL no, could be, maybe? obamaclassified.gif?

It did stop snowing though. We should trade. I like trades.

 

[Der Fuchs]

LOL no, could be, maybe? obamaclassified.gif?

It did stop snowing though. We should trade. I like trades.

I still have that de Troch for you too...

Hit me with your address again. I seemed to have lost it.

 

[Pneill3161]

Perfect pairing is perfect!

 

[JBP]

Anyone checked in on 11/12 Tilquin lately? Debating whether to buy the last few 375s I know of on a shelf. Of course the answer is yes.

 

[Pneill3161]

Anyone checked in on 11/12 Tilquin lately? Debating whether to buy the last few 375s I know of on a shelf. Of course the answer is yes.

 

[lazerviking]

Anyone checked in on 11/12 Tilquin lately? Debating whether to buy the last few 375s I know of on a shelf. Of course the answer is yes.

Had two bottles recently and they were tasting amazing. Buy them.

 

[Dsal891]

11/12 tilquin as of like six months ago was my favorite vintage. 10/11 was close behind

 

[buzzword]

if anyone finds tilquin sitting around on shelves, up to no good, starting fights with other gueuze, and doesn't want to rescue it from a life of crime - please let me know. happy to help!

 

[mikecharley]

At what age does Fou foune typically start to develop into an acidity bomb? I've had a 2y/o bottle, and it was near perfection. I have 1,2,and 3 y/o bottles, and don't want to sit on them too long

 

[buzzword]

At what age does Fou foune typically start to develop into an acidity bomb? I've had a 2y/o bottle, and it was near perfection. I have 1,2,and 3 y/o bottles, and don't want to sit on them too long

that 3 y/o is probably pushing it now. also, bottle variation will play a role. I brought 2010-2014 to a share back in October and 2010 was really not good at that time, with 2011 not far behind it. I thought 2012-2014 were good, with the 14 being the clear winner.

you will find lots of opinions and feels about this.

 

[Forgetfu]

At what age does Fou foune typically start to develop into an acidity bomb? I've had a 2y/o bottle, and it was near perfection. I have 1,2,and 3 y/o bottles, and don't want to sit on them too long

I don't think you can define this completely by "age". Some vintages do very well with age. 2005 is still generally drinking very well (though bottle variation applies as some 05's are acid bombs). In 2011, there were two bottling dates. I find the european bottling to be doing very well while the US bottling is getting too sour.

However, in spite of the good exceptions, I personally don't want Fou past 3 years. The risks outpace the rewards.

Along those lines though, i've also said before that I don't like it less than 1 year old. With Cantillon fruit beers, the lambic needs time to develop in the bottles. If you drink them too young, it's very fruit juicy and tasty, but lacks any lambic complexity. If you drink them too old, the fruit has broken down and it's too acidic. 1 year seems to be enough time for the lambic to develop, and the fruit is still strongly present.

 

[wyatt1]

Value packs of 18 750ml bottles of 3F OG for sale on BiaB.

 

[Rowingbrewer1]

Value packs of 18 750ml bottles of 3F OG for sale on BiaB.

party was last week bro

 

[boogercrack]

mine's already been delivered

 

[wyatt1]

Ha. Okay. Just ordered mine. How is that batch tasting?

 

[justforrazors]

Ha. Okay. Just ordered mine. How is that batch tasting?

Like chocolate covered mammary glands

 

[mikecharley]

I don't think you can define this completely by "age". Some vintages do very well with age. 2005 is still generally drinking very well (though bottle variation applies as some 05's are acid bombs). In 2011, there were two bottling dates. I find the european bottling to be doing very well while the US bottling is getting too sour.

However, in spite of the good exceptions, I personally don't want Fou past 3 years. The risks outpace the rewards.

Along those lines though, i've also said before that I don't like it less than 1 year old. With Cantillon fruit beers, the lambic needs time to develop in the bottles. If you drink them too young, it's very fruit juicy and tasty, but lacks any lambic complexity. If you drink them too old, the fruit has broken down and it's too acidic. 1 year seems to be enough time for the lambic to develop, and the fruit is still strongly present.

It is always interesting to hear your perspective Bill

 

[Forgetfu]

It is always interesting to hear your madman rants Bill

 

[foscorelli]

Value packs of 18 750ml bottles of 3F OG for sale on BiaB.

Anyone around Chicago want to split a volume pack with me? I don't really need 18 bottles of OG, or do I?

Spoiler

I really don't

 

[Dsal891]

My pack was just delivered today. Good feels