Lambic Discussion Thread

[nophunk]

Spontanbasil wasn't as bad as I thought it would be but calling I would never call it tasty. Maybe if you drink only a tiny little glass? A friend and me shared a bottle and 1 glass was more than enough. If I don't want to drink a whole bottle by myself then it's not a tasty beer.

I drank one with dinner and one by a pool. I could dome a bottle I'm sure. Do yall love basil? I love basil.

 

[Quatz]

I drank one with dinner and one by a pool. I could dome a bottle I'm sure. Do yall love basil? I love basil.

I love it in my food, not in my drinks. My other bottles will probably end up in a dish sooner or later. And Belgian supermarkets are still filled with Spontanbasil, they can't seem to get rid of it.

 

[nophunk]

I love it in my food, not in my drinks. My other bottles will probably end up in a dish sooner or later. And Belgian supermarkets are still filled with Spontanbasil, they can't seem to get rid of it.

Ah, yeah I like basil in cocktails too. I'd love to cook with it. I think I got a couple bottles at 2 bottle limits on different orders, so I haven't taken that plunge yet. I wanted to age one for kicks, could be interesting.

 

[fiestaplatypus]

Opened this beautiful beer last night. '95 Boon MP Kriek. Cork opened without a pop. Still in good shape, but the bottom had deteriorated a bit on one side and had to be strained out of the beer. Less funk than I imagined, but great acidity and a rich, integrated fruit flavor. Amazing how much cherry can remain after 20 years.

 

[Hookemhops13]

Is there any logic to fruit presence increasing over time/fluctuating instead of just degrading with time as most people state?

Reason I'm asking is I've had 2 RdG recently, one '13 and one '15. The '13 bottle was much jammier and significantly better IMO. Simple bottle variation? Any reason to think '15 progresses down the same path? Am I over thinking this?

 

[Padraig]

Unlikely. Agree 15 RdG is a bit disappointing. Unfortunately I just bought a case of 375's.

 

[matedog]

Unlikely. Agree 15 RdG is a bit disappointing. Unfortunately I just bought a case of 375's.

9/29/15 bottling opened last Friday.

This is the jammiest RdG I've ever had, and it's amazing.

 

[buzzword]

Is there any logic to fruit presence increasing over time/fluctuating instead of just degrading with time as most people state?

Reason I'm asking is I've had 2 RdG recently, one '13 and one '15. The '13 bottle was much jammier and significantly better IMO. Simple bottle variation? Any reason to think '15 progresses down the same path? Am I over thinking this?

it's a simplistic, reductionist argument to suggest that fruit always fades through time.

had an 03 LPF last year @ Brouwer's in Seattle that was just as fruity as any fresh LPF I've ever had. Cellar temp/humidity conditions, bottle storage, shipping issues - these are all factors just as important as time in determining how a beer ages.

 

[Shakedwnst]

I had a 3/18/15 RdG this weekend that I thought was pretty great. Obvious raspberry presence but not too sweet.

 

[Hookemhops13]

Hmm seems like just bottle & palate variation...

 

[SeaWatchman]

Hmm seems like just bottle & palate variation...

Fruit lambics are just that... bottle & palate variation + seasonal variation. I have altogether stopped chasing massive quantities of fruited lambics. I drink them when they're in front of me, but I don't keep any on hand anymore.

 

[viajero]

Fruit lambics are just that... bottle & palate variation + seasonal variation. I have altogether stopped chasing massive quantities of fruited lambics. I drink them when they're in front of me, but I don't keep any on hand anymore.

Do I deduce correctly, then, that you're still down to chase/load up on non-fruited lambic/gueuze? As someone who's just now trying to fill out his cellar, this is particularly pertinent info

 

[SeaWatchman]

Do I deduce correctly, then, that you're still down to chase/load up on non-fruited lambic/gueuze? As someone who's just now trying to fill out his cellar, this is particularly pertinent info

Yeah, if I could have a cellar full of Bruocsella, LPG, 3F OG and Girardin Geuze then I wouldn't need anything else in my life.

 

[Gonzoillini1]

Yeah, if I could have a cellar full of Bruocsella, LPG, 3F OG and Girardin Geuze then I wouldn't need anything else in my life.

Except Yuengling.

 

[SeaWatchman]

HORAL just started a YouTube channel where they've uploaded all of the videos from the digital Toer de Geuze. Over an hour's worth of footage from various brewers, blenders, and bars.

 

[JulianB1]

Yeah, if I could have a cellar full of Bruocsella, LPG, 3F OG and Girardin Geuze then I wouldn't need anything else in my life.

*cough*A&T*cough*

 

[DCLA]

HORAL just started a YouTube channel where they've uploaded all of the videos from the digital Toer de Geuze. Over an hour's worth of footage from various brewers, blenders, and bars.

Wish they had subtitles.

 

[SeaWatchman]

Wish they had subtitles.

There are ones with English subs. Just look for the video that says ENG

 

[SeaWatchman]

*cough*A&T*cough*

What about it?

 

[Padraig]

Getting stuck into these with andrewdrinks.

 

[andrewdrinks]

How's everyone else's day going?

 

[Der Fuchs]

Lol tilquin Namur just showed up here.

 

[nophunk]

Super impressed. Must, lemon funk, sharp funky cheese. Longest finish of any lambic I've tried. Split with the homie wyatt.

 

[Snarf1]

Lol tilquin Namur just showed up here.

I think both plum versions obliterate all the Tilquiny goodness, but had Namur with a rich, umami heavy meal and it was perfect.

 

[Beerontwowheels]

I think both plum versions obliterate all the Tilquiny goodness, but had Namur with a rich, umami heavy meal and it was perfect.

Umami is heavy.

 

[boogercrack]

My plums is heavy

 

[Snarf1]

Umami is heavy.

Your mommy is heavy.

 

[SeaWatchman]

My plums is heavy

 

[tennispl]

Your mommy is heavy.

Liked for mommy

 

[Der Fuchs]

I think both plum versions obliterate all the Tilquiny goodness, but had Namur with a rich, umami heavy meal and it was perfect.

You starting a lambic program at with your promotion?

I got some plums for you. Plenty of funk present. No culture needed.