Lambic Discussion Thread

[anteater1]

Belated, but I cracked a December 2013 Hanssens OG a few weeks ago.

Gueuze-ie goodness was on point with classic grassy funk. This wasn't as scaldingly sour as Hanssens can be and even had some honey-esque flavors (not to suggest it was sweet by any means). On par with the best regular gueuzes I've had. Furthermore, I was hosting the wife's coworkers for a sours tasting and this was the consensus favorite from the otherwise AWA-centric tasting.

I could hardly believe I prefered Hanssens over Cantillon and Tilquin when then I tried them all side by side.

 

[SinH4]

I recently opened a Hanssens OG of about the same age as well, and it really was an amazing Gueuze. Lots of complexity, didn't lose the rustic character, but still not too sour and not too vinegary, like Hanssens sometimes are. A real pleasure.

 

[quirk6]

I could hardly believe I prefered Hanssens over Cantillon and Tilquin when then I tried them all side by side.

The last time I had a Hanssens OG I was damn impressed by it, it was fantastic. And I also preferred it over the Cantillon side by side.

 

[sunnrider]

My two favorite beers this year.
The Birra del Borgo is from before they unfortunately sold out to big business.
Beautiful beer, it´s like the crossroads of lambic, wine, champagne and beer, really, really worth getting imho.

 

[tbub18]

Great tasting last night with islandboi8204 Fahmie25 lyoung8
First time with this one, very happy to say it really was pretty awesome. So much funk but I was honestly surprised how much was going on here--we were getting a hint of spruce and some vanilla. Carb was perfect. Obligatory "holding up well" comment

 

[evmo31]

Anyone know if the new batch of tilquin squared has hit the states yet?

 

[Dbijnagte]

Today was a solid day.
Started off at Cantillon to meet up with doner24 hauab514 and aleigator for some beers and a trade. Drank a few bottles.

Then went to 3F Lambik o Droom

Where we ran in to Tomme Arthur and his crew. Before we finished our first drink Armand came out and offered us a private tour.

There are still a decent amount of seasons bottles left.

Met up with doner24 (Jesse). Completed another trade grabbed some dinner at Nuet Nigenough and then met up with Joshua, and his girlfriend Natalie at Moeder Lambic for a few bottles.

Got my 2 days worth of bottles together.

Checked my email and was notified that I am now a TG Mug Club member. This might be my favorite day. Awesome people awesome beer and an awesome experience. Cross posting this on the Hauls Thread.

 

[beerherder]

Today was a solid day.
Started off at Cantillon to meet up with doner24 hauab514 and aleigator for some beers and a trade. Drank a few bottles.

Then went to 3F Lambik o Droom

Where we ran in to Tomme Arthur and his crew. Before we finished our first drink Armand came out and offered us a private tour.

There are still a decent amount of seasons bottles left.

Met up with doner24 (Jesse). Completed another trade grabbed some dinner at Nuet Nigenough and then met up with Joshua, and his girlfriend Natalie at Moeder Lambic for a few bottles.

Got my 2 days worth of bottles together.

Checked my email and was notified that I am now a TG Mug Club member. This might be my favorite day. Awesome people awesome beer and an awesome experience. Cross posting this on the Hauls Thread.

incredible haul and small world. glad you linked up with josh and natalie - long-time friends of mine

 

[drgarage1]

incredible haul and small world. glad you linked up with josh and natalie - long-time friends of mine

You know Dbijnagte? That's hilarious. One of two Minneapolis beer people I've met in person. Great dude.

 

[GoodDon]

To my FIB's.....

I just got Malorted.

 

[Compton25]

To my FIB's.....

I just got Malorted.

 

[GoodDon]

****.

 

[beerherder]

You know Dbijnagte? That's hilarious. One of two Minneapolis beer people I've met in person. Great dude.

No, do not, my post was poorly worded.

But Dbijnagte, I'll be visiting MPLS in a few weeks, if it's looking like I'll have a free night I'll DM you and see if you have any recommendations.

 

[wolfman1201]

Drinking A&G tonight. Really nice. Very lemony, peppery, a little sweet, nice carb, smooth as can be. I wish I had a bunch more bottles.

 

[iong516]

Anyone know if the new batch of tilquin squared has hit the states yet?

Wait wut?






Also... OGV '12 375 vs 750: anyone notice any difference between the two, or can one assume they'll still taste pretty similar at this age?






Also... in response to my post about needing to try more Seasons isaac11 opened these after dinner last night

All I opened was this blind flight... I'll get back at you soon for stomping on my little bottles

 

[Dbijnagte]

No, do not, my post was poorly worded.

But Dbijnagte, I'll be visiting MPLS in a few weeks, if it's looking like I'll have a free night I'll DM you and see if you have any recommendations.

Do it!

 

[boogercrack]

Let the b2 a&t rumors flllyyy

 

[andrewdrinks]

Drinking A&G tonight. Really nice. Very lemony, peppery, a little sweet, nice carb, smooth as can be. I wish I had a bunch more bottles.

I did an A&G 375 last week and aside from the cork making a dent in the ceiling (and I won't bore you with the precautions I took), it was the best fresh (<1 year) Gueuze I've had in a long time. Zesty, zippy, lime cordial, touch of salt and pepper. Almost seems a bit underrated as I haven't seen a lot of people raving about it.

 

[Dbijnagte]

Let the b2 a&t rumors flllyyy

Tomme was at Stone Germany brewing their kickstarter collaboration. Armand didn't know he was coming. I asked.

 

[Dbijnagte]

I did an A&G 375 last week and aside from the cork making a dent in the ceiling (and I won't bore you with the precautions I took), it was the best fresh (<1 year) Gueuze I've had in a long time. Zesty, zippy, lime cordial, touch of salt and pepper. Almost seems a bit underrated as I haven't seen a lot of people raving about it.

We did a blind taste test with various vintages and A&G and A&G came out in the top 3. Now shut up about how good it is. They still have tons of 375s at the Lambik o Droom.

 

[wolfman1201]

I did an A&G 375 last week and aside from the cork making a dent in the ceiling (and I won't bore you with the precautions I took), it was the best fresh (<1 year) Gueuze I've had in a long time. Zesty, zippy, lime cordial, touch of salt and pepper. Almost seems a bit underrated as I haven't seen a lot of people raving about it.

My cork was firmly planted in that bottle. Took some arm strength to get it out. Was surprised based on what I'd heard about others.

I enjoyed it quiet a bit. Would happily bang again.

 

[SeaWatchman]

Pretty excited to get back to Belgium in exactly 1 month.

 

[SeaWatchman]

 

[SeaWatchman]

 

[ASUBeer]

Cognac barrel aged framboise? That sounds like my own little slice of heaven right there. I'll take 4.

 

[beerindex]

Cognac barrel aged framboise? That sounds like my own little slice of heaven right there. I'll take 4.

It is really damn good. I wish I could've had more than just a couple of oz of it.

 

[boogercrack]

Big time ISO

 

[sneakychi]

Woop! -> Akkurat, Stockholm, Sweden

 

[thunderbirdesq]

Holy **** that Fantome one though. I need Fantome/Lambic blends in me.

 

[sunnrider]

That stuff is way too hard to get hold of.
I think I´ll just start making my own....with blackjack and hookers