Lambic Discussion Thread

[MooseLang]

Any chance these were frozen or even started to freeze?

i can't comment on the chemicals/flavors from yeast lysis, but it seems that every time i have a bottle that i leave in the freezer too long, leave in my car in the winter, sits on my porch etc and gets even the smallest bit slushy, it has a weird funk and isn't as bright/citrusy. not bad, but definitely not where it usually is.

i've completely stopped shipping stuff in the winter and usually just drink them cellar temp now, haven't had any issues at all.

No, I doubt they ever came close to freezing. That's interesting though.

I don't think it's an off flavor or anything. I just think it's a characteristic that some have. I have a homebrew I made a few years ago with (I think) White Labs Brett L, and it got the same intensely funky flavor that overpowered everything else. That's what I attribute this to.

All of the other lambic I have had recently (3F, Tilquin, Girardin, Boon, Lindemans, etc) has been excellent compared to the recent Cantillons....especially the classic Gueuze.

 

[Hookemhops13]

I hate fruited lambic too. This is disgustin.

 

[ASUBeer]

I hate fruited lambic too. This is disgustin.

That looks like a little piece of heaven right there.

 

[Hookemhops13]

That looks like a little piece of heaven right there.

Galveston, Tx. Not the prettiest beach but has gotten better the past few years and no flight necessary.

 

[ridglens]

That looks like a little piece of heaven right there.

the beach is nice too!

 

[halo4one]

Friend found a seasonal release still turding up shelves in Europe.

I was like and then the hate flowed through my body

It was still in Barcelona last fall.

 

[joe1]

Anyone know if the merchant du vin print is old or new? Dont remember ever seeing it before.. no date on bottle either..

 

[SeaWatchman]

Anyone know if the merchant du vin print is old or new? Dont remember ever seeing it before.. no date on bottle either..

That's the same U.S. Label as it has always been

 

[joe1]

That's the same U.S. Label as it has always been

why don't they all have it then? after looking back ive bought some that have the "since 1811" in place of the merchant print..

 

[Stevedore1]

How does Mamouche age for you guys?

 

[SeaWatchman]

How does Mamouche age for you guys?

On its side in my basement

 

[The Red Viper]

On its side in my basement

Yep ditto.

 

[CypherEnigma]

On its side in my basement

You have a basement? I always assumed the reason you're in Montana because you bought a decommissioned nuclear missile silo and are filling it to the brim with lambic as part of the ultimate #newmoneyplay.

 

[evilhead]

Note: for anyone else searching for dates this way, be sure to check the European way of writing dates as well as American. There are no results for "01/24" but there is a result for "24/01" which is the same thing--2013 Quetsche. I actually owned a bottle of that which I traded, turns out, d'oh. If anyone has that bottling they wanna trade (for another Quetsche bottling, or whatever) let me know!

Also just b/c it's not listed on that site doesn't mean it didn't happen. I have an Oct 21 2014 St Lam that isn't listed. Maybe your gfs bday bottling is still out there

 

[bahnfire]

It would appear that the Cuvée Rene Special Blend has hit biab.

 

[The Red Viper]

It would appear that the Cuvée Rene Special Blend has hit biab.

Limit one.

 

[tosh1]

Some ****** is giving away a bottle of Framboos if anyone is interested?

 

[Patoo]

Some ****** is giving away a bottle of Framboos if anyone is interested?

I'm interested but unfortunately I also know how to read!

 

[tosh1]

I'm interested but unfortunately I also know how to read!

Keep contributing and you might get a chance at it.

 

[Patoo]

Keep contributing and you might get a chance at it.

 

[ASUBeer]

Revisiting this beer. Last time I had it was 2+ years ago. It's pretty spectacular. It's got the standard damp, moth ball basement thing going on but also a little bit of a tart, citrus as well. I don't recall De Cam having this much acidity but it's quite nice.

 

[GetchaPull]

Note: for anyone else searching for dates this way, be sure to check the European way of writing dates as well as American. There are no results for "01/24" but there is a result for "24/01" which is the same thing--2013 Quetsche. I actually owned a bottle of that which I traded, turns out, d'oh. If anyone has that bottling they wanna trade (for another Quetsche bottling, or whatever) let me know!

PM me your address...

 

[tupacmoi]

Does anybody knows if Cantillon Kriek bottled on 25/4/2014 has already been sold at the brewery ?
It's the my son's birth and would love to get some . Hope it's still available at the brewery but maybe too late !

 

[ASUBeer]

Does anybody knows if Cantillon Kriek bottled on 25/4/2014 has already been sold at the brewery ?
It's the my son's birth and would love to get some . Hope it's still available at the brewery but maybe too late !

I've got a few 2014 Cantillon Krieks. I'll check the bottle dates later and let you know if they match.

 

[Compton25]

Does anybody knows if Cantillon Kriek bottled on 25/4/2014 has already been sold at the brewery ?
It's the my son's birth and would love to get some . Hope it's still available at the brewery but maybe too late !

I've got two bottles here of that date for you.

 

[ASUBeer]

I've got a few 2014 Cantillon Krieks. I'll check the bottle dates later and let you know if they match.

Nov 24, 2014. Sorry.

 

[Beerontwowheels]

Nov 24, 2014. Sorry.

Wife loves sours, still wouldn't want me chasing down her birthday bottles though. Good to know they exist.

 

[ASUBeer]

Wife loves sours, still wouldn't want me chasing down her birthday bottles though. Good to know they exist.

Your wife is less than 1 year old? Creepy.

 

[tupacmoi]

Nov 24, 2014. Sorry.

Thanks for checking

 

[tupacmoi]

I've got two bottles here of that date for you.

Thanks Compton ! i will check with Jean this week if i have time because it's been 2 weeks i said i would go to the brewery but never had time … I hope he will have some more in a special storage ! I keep you posted man