Lambic Discussion Thread

[sunnrider]

I think this about sums it up.

 

[Saind]

I think this about sums it up.

Slightly more Comic Sans and it would have been perfect

 

[quirk6]

I think this about sums it up.

That one kinda makes me think of Asterix comics

 

[Abitker]

Could be worse, just check out Cantillon labels.... or Fantome.

Heh?

 

[danbanana]

That one kinda makes me think of Asterix comics

 

[JBP]

You got a problem with labels of masculine women errr ummm feminine men?

Photo credit goes to ddb

Why is Tilda Swinton on that bottle of beer?

 

[Padraig]

I mean you can have nicer labels if you really want but it's gonna cost you double.

 

[tehzachatak]

I like this logo. Clearly, my opinions are *****.

 

[BadJustin]

I like this logo. Clearly, my opinions are *****.

Me either really but all I can think of are Burlington Beer Co labels when I see it.

 

[Hopping Tiger]

I prefer bad labels. They give that drunken randomness I look for in my lambricks.

 

[SeaWatchman]

I like Tilquin's branding the best out of the current options.

I just want Pierre to put out glassware w/ the tree on it.

 

[BadJustin]

I just want Pierre to put out glassware w/ the tree on it.

That would be sweet. I'm still on the hunt for a damn t-shirt.

 

[andrewdrinks]

They rebadged it, you fool!

 

[mjohnson171]

A bit more info on the Lambic of Doom.

http://drinkbelgianbeer.com/breweri...lambik-o-droom-site-set-to-open-september-1st

 

[tehzachatak]

A bit more info on the Lambic of Doom.

http://drinkbelgianbeer.com/breweri...lambik-o-droom-site-set-to-open-september-1st

**** that looks so awesome.

 

[matedog]

A bit more info on the Lambic of Doom.

http://drinkbelgianbeer.com/breweri...lambik-o-droom-site-set-to-open-september-1st

Direct train ride is pretty key.

 

[RyanG1]

For Zwanze 2016, I wanted to do a bit of a throwback and revisit one of these old blends. Since the intensity of today's Rosé de Gambrinus approaches that of the Kriek, the additions of cherries to the raspberries no longer seemed necessary.

Instead, we had to turn to a fruit that would bring more intense color and flavor sufficient to stand out. My choice was to bring in the blueberries that we've used for the last ten years to create our Blåbær Lambic, a special beer done for the Danish market.

For our third ingredient, we've opted to use the finest possible Bourbon vanilla beans. During the '80s we used vanilla extract for reasons purely financial. Traditional Lambic-based beers were, at the time, under-appreciated and the breweries that produced only spontaneously fermented beers struggled to make ends meet. Cantillon was no exception, and it was impossible for us to use real vanilla in our Framboise. Zwanze 2016 is the new incarnation of what should have been during the dark years of Lambic.

To best appreciate the complexity of this beer, we suggest tasting it at a temperature of 12 to 15° C (55 to 60º F). Don't hesitate to warm your glass a bit if the beer is served too cold.

We've stepped back in time 30 years for Zwanze 2016, which is the result of a blend of 82% raspberries, 18% blueberries, and .05% Bourbon Vanilla beans, on which we've aged two-year-old Lambic at a rate of 300g fruit per liter.


dat adjunct

 

[stakem1]

In b4 someone is all up in arms with this preposterous substitution of the word blueberry instead of bilberry.

 

[Padraig]

Anyone know what bottles are going to be available at the Open Day? Pretty sure we knew limits and prices in advance the last couple of years.

 

[Maakun]

Only for the OGV, last year Zenne was only announced as 'special beer'. To be honest this year I'm very curious if they will have any of the drink-in-only bottles already.

 

[Padraig]

Judging by the old thread on here they announced Zenne on the Monday with label scans, price etc.

Yeah I'd be perfectly happy with a cool on-site and just the standard stuff for off-sales. Guess we'll see in the morning.

If anyone wants to split bottles, hang out tomorrow let me know.

 

[SeaWatchman]

The 3F experience will be great tomorrow, from the drink-in bottles, to the carry away, to new new facility. Wish I could be there!

 

[stakem1]

Im gonna take a minute to derail this topic away from the gloriousness that is happening with 3F and instead talk about Girardin.

I love Girardin black label, pretty sure ive stated that numerous times. Pneill316 sent me a Girardin tumbler yesterday because at some point in the past I mentioned always wanting one. I figured getting that glass was as good a time as any to proper it with a couple bottles that happened to be in my fridge.

Anyway.... for as much as I love black label, these are not my jam.

These are not "bad" offerings perse, they just didnt do it for me. They really lack complexity and waffle you in the mouth with the adjunct additions. The faro has a little bit of vinegar and cider with a healthy addition of raison/brown sugar. The kriek was like taking straight cherry juice and stripping the sugar out of it, then adding a 50/50 blend of mineral water and underdevoloped lambic.

To be perfectly honest, if you were to introduce someone to the lambic game and their first exposure was the Lindemans' koolaid, then these 2 Girardin offerings would be the next skipping stone.

 

[Saind]

Export has started!

 

[sneakychi]

Export has started!

Is this in Netherlands? Got A&G in Sweden a couple of weeks ago, but pretty limited supply...

 

[SeaWatchman]

Export has started!

It's been in the US for a while now too.

 

[Saind]

Is this in Netherlands? Got A&G in Sweden a couple of weeks ago, but pretty limited supply...

Yeah, not too bad quantity-wise.

It's been in the US for a while now too.

No ****? They got it over the ocean in a hurry.

 

[GetchaPull]

If anybody wants to meet up on Saturday (and maybe Monday) for bottles at 3F Lambic Disney, let me know.

 

[halo4one]

Judging by the old thread on here they announced Zenne on the Monday with label scans, price etc.

Yeah I'd be perfectly happy with a cool on-site and just the standard stuff for off-sales. Guess we'll see in the morning.

If anyone wants to split bottles, hang out tomorrow let me know.

I'll be there w 3 other guys. Just look for the obnoxious drunk Americans.

 

[Padraig]

Mate, that's a needle in a haystack situation.