Lambic Discussion Thread

[beerherder]

Breaking - 2015 3F Oude Geuze is really good.

I am digging the October 2015 bottles that were recently distributed.

 

[Saind]

Has there ever been a bad batch?

******* I love 3F

 

[brentsdodgers]

I am digging the October 2015 bottles that were recently distributed.

Bout to have one tonight I found. Will report back later.

 

[Yllib]

October 2015 might be the best fresh gueuze I've had.

 

[ASUBeer]

I am digging the October 2015 bottles that were recently distributed.

I think that is the bottle date I drank earlier. Pretty much the perfect geuze.

 

[Abitker]

Finally got to try 50n tonight and it was corked

 

[stupac2]

Finally got to try 50n tonight and it was corked

Suuuuuucks. I've only ever had one corked loon but it was so bad. At least now I know what TCA tastes like...

 

[IndianaJones]

Suuuuuucks. I've only ever had one corked loon but it was so bad. At least now I know what TCA tastes like...

Can you elaborate on why a corked loon is bad?

 

[Abitker]

Suuuuuucks. I've only ever had one corked loon but it was so bad. At least now I know what TCA tastes like...

Yea this is my 3rd. Others were an 08 LPK and a 14 Fou.

 

[stupac2]

Can you elaborate on why a corked loon is bad?

"Corked" refers to TCA, which is a really bad off flavor that comes from a bacteria/fungus in the cork.

 

[boogercrack]

"Corked" refers to TCA, which is a really bad off flavor that comes from a bacteria/fungus in the cork.

I kinda want to know how bad it really is.

 

[stupac2]

I kinda want to know how bad it really is.

You don't, you really don't.

 

[Abitker]

Suuuuuucks. I've only ever had one corked loon but it was so bad. At least now I know what TCA tastes like...

I tried the plastic wrap trick on a corked bottle of wine recently and it actually worked. I wish I had thought of this earlier tonight....may have been able to rescue it.

 

[BelgianChris]

"Corked" refers to TCA, which is a really bad off flavor that comes from a bacteria/fungus in the cork.

Is there any way to avoid this from happening ? Storage conditions e.g. ?

 

[Saind]

Is there any way to avoid this from happening ? Storage conditions e.g. ?

No but you can remove it by decanting the beer and putting a plastic bag into it. As long as the bag is polyetheen (PE).

 

[Beer guy Noah]

Trichloroanisole. It's what taints corked wines. It originates from infected corks. Fungus creates the precursors and the yeast and bacteria finish the job. Are you worried about your $500 loon being corked? How about a $35,000 first growth?

 

[Sam Fu]

TIL about "corked" being a thing...

 

[ASUBeer]

I'm enjoying a Sunday morning Cuvee Renee Kriek (thanks SeaWatchman ). I really love this beer. It's got a nice funky nose and sharp bite on it. I hope this becomes a production beer for Lindemans.

 

[Sam Fu]

I'm enjoying a Sunday morning Cuvee Renee Kriek (thanks SeaWatchman ). I really love this beer. It's got a nice funky nose and sharp bite on it. I hope this becomes a production beer for Lindemans.

It is. We just don't get distro in NC for some stupid reason. Hence why I go to SC to buy them. But apparently we will starting next month?

 

[Padraig]

Has there ever been a bad batch?

******* I love 3F

Wasn't a huge fan of March 2015. Two 750's I've had so far were pretty much flat and very heavy on the Granny Smith.

January and October bottles were stellar though imo.

 

[2plums4one]

So what's up with this final zwanze location? Getting a little close eh?

 

[tbub18]

Nice tasting yesterday with islandboi8204 Fahmie25 caseyk . Sooo complex, layers of aromas and flavors--for sure the sherry is present, also picked up some nutty aromas. Decanted for about 45 minutes. So glad to finally try this one--need moaaaar

 

[RyanG1]

2016 bottle, little carb, straight fruit and funk.

Really enjoyed it. Would bang again.

 

[caaam]

So what's up with this final zwanze location? Getting a little close eh?

There definitely won't be one more location. Nothing to see anywhere in the southeast. Might as well book travel to DC now.

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[beerherder]

2016 bottle, little carb, straight fruit and funk.

Really enjoyed it. Would bang again.

The Namur I had yesterday looked like a completely different beer, with carb, too. Was also delicious.

 

[RyanG1]

The Namur I had yesterday looked like a completely different beer, with carb, too. Was also delicious.

I need a mure for proper science. Will repeat with shelf turd gooze and queef

 

[Shakedwnst]

When does the etre quarter end? Have a few things sitting there and expected to hear about them by now.

Thanks!

 

[sherm10161]

When does the etre quarter end? Have a few things sitting there and expected to hear about them by now.

Thanks!

Sep 20 roughly I think

 

[BelgianChris]

First time I tried this one , good stuff

 

[matedog]

Popped my Mure cherry or uh, blackberry last week:

Didn't get a ton of fruit out of it. It was a touch sweeter as it warmed. Tilquin is always top notch, so a great beer, just not as different from the gueuze as I had hoped.