Lambic Discussion Thread

[64vdub]

Was it "2009" or actually 2009?

Actually bottled in 2009...January 2009 if I remember correctly

 

[SeaWatchman]

Actually bottled in 2009...January 2009 if I remember correctly

So "2009" then?

 

[Lamnic]

Actually bottled in 2009...January 2009 if I remember correctly

The only vintage I can ever seem to find

 

[64vdub]

So "2009" then?

The only vintage I can ever seem to find

Ahh, got it. How was I supposed to know De Cam was so cheap and flippant...I'll try harder next time

 

[Mug Costanza]

Limited Cantillon on etre (Bio,RdG, Kriek).

 

[dadavat]

Limited Cantillon on etre (Bio,RdG, Kriek).

I was able to get some. Nice to see rdg 375s.

 

[PSUMike]

I was able to get some. Nice to see rdg 375s.

Not sure if you got any but I remember you were looking for some Batch 21 A&Gs. I have 6 coming in if you want some.

 

[dadavat]

Not sure if you got any but I remember you were looking for some Batch 21 A&Gs. I have 6 coming in if you want some.

I certainly would like to try a bottle. I ordered some batch 18 a few weeks ago. I haven't had any a&g's yet.

 

[PSUMike]

I certainly would like to try a bottle. I ordered some batch 18 a few weeks ago. I haven't had any a&g's yet.

Actually, mine might be 18s. Whatever one has the honey. But either way, I have a few "normal" A&Gs. I'll bring one the next time we go to Mark's.

 

[holldy01]

Actually, mine might be 18s. Whatever one has the honey. But either way, I have a few "normal" A&Gs. I'll bring one the next time we go to Mark's.

21 is the honey. 18 is what is on etre currently

 

[PSUMike]

21 is the honey. 18 is what is on etre currently

Thanks. I ordered these back in November. Definitely 21s.

 

[nathanmiller]

Limited Cantillon on etre (Bio,RdG, Kriek).

Thanks for the heads up! I was able to reserve one of each. Now I just gotta fill out the rest of the box...

 

[dadavat]

So are there 21 batches of A&G that have been released? And do they all have a unique note about the blend?

 

[Dbijnagte]

So are there 21 batches of A&G that have been released? And do they all have a unique note about the blend?

AFAIK only ones that have something especially unique about them have unique notes

 

[Saind]

So are there 21 batches of A&G that have been released? And do they all have a unique note about the blend?

The #21 is for all blends of the year, not just A&G. I think 22 and 23 went into magnums and 14, 15 & 16 are just regular OG for example.

 

[dadavat]

The #21 is for all blends of the year, not just A&G. I think 22 and 23 went into magnums and 14, 15 & 16 are just regular OG for example.

oh man, so if you wanna get all pokemon with it you'd have to track down 20+ bottles every year? i'm sure they will all vary wildly with some age on them too. i need to start taking notes on which bottles i liked the most. i know had an old label dated january 2017 that was phenomenal for being young.

 

[stakem1]

Dont sleep on batch 34.
.0187 of it is loerik

 

[SeaWatchman]

So are there 21 batches of A&G that have been released? And do they all have a unique note about the blend?

AFAIK only ones that have something especially unique about them have unique notes

We have all of the details for the 16-17 season blends on the site including the notes on each batch in the bottle log. It's not just ones that have something 'special' or 'unique' about them since each blend is different and the brewery is treating them as such.

 

[holldy01]

According to lambic.info there are 23 blends of A&G. A majority of the blends seem to be blended differently so they would all have unique tasting notes.
Edit: what SeaWatchman said

 

[stupac2]

Was not expecting to run into one of these at a neighborhood potluck tonight:

Label said L1.97 so I'm assuming it was bottled in 1997. Was a bit acidic, and you could definitely notice the age, had that "old lambic" musty thing going on, but it wasn't overpowering. Neat experience.

 

[omegagogetass4]

Was not expecting to run into one of these at a neighborhood potluck tonight:

Label said L1.97 so I'm assuming it was bottled in 1997. Was a bit acidic, and you could definitely notice the age, had that "old lambic" musty thing going on, but it wasn't overpowering. Neat experience.

Please send me your zip code. I'm moving in

 

[matedog]

Was not expecting to run into one of these at a neighborhood potluck tonight:

Label said L1.97 so I'm assuming it was bottled in 1997. Was a bit acidic, and you could definitely notice the age, had that "old lambic" musty thing going on, but it wasn't overpowering. Neat experience.

Who the hell brings vintage lambic to a neighborhood potluck? Did SeaWatchman move nearby?

 

[SeaWatchman]

Who the hell brings vintage lambic to a neighborhood potluck? Did SeaWatchman move nearby?

I actually took a 1978 Cantillon Gueuze to the first tasting I ever went to after moving to Montana. It's like going to prison and knocking the biggest dude there out on your first day.

 

[Stevedore1]

I actually took a 1978 Cantillon Gueuze to the first tasting I ever went to after mining to Montana. It's like going to prison and knocking the biggest dude there out on your first day.

Sounds like you are speaking from experience there

 

[stupac2]

Who the hell brings vintage lambic to a neighborhood potluck? Did SeaWatchman move nearby?

The type of guy who was going to Toronado when it opened.

 

[matedog]

The type of guy who was going to Toronado when it opened.

Dang. I hope you made friends with him!

I just love the idea of going to a neighborhood event and bringing something so...esoteric for lack of a better word. I'd bring Brother Thelonious or some **** like that.

 

[omegagogetass4]

I actually took a 1978 Cantillon Gueuze to the first tasting I ever went to after moving to Montana. It's like going to prison and knocking the biggest dude there out on your first day.

Have people in Montana heard of Cantillon? (not trying to dish on Montana folks, just curious)

 

[SeaWatchman]

Have people in Montana heard of Cantillon? (not trying to dish on Montana folks, just curious)

Those of us that drink good beer have!

 

[Shrimp Store]

Went to a bottle share on Tuesday night. Contained a range of lambic, sour ales and imperial stouts. Lambic's below:

We had blind tasting of a 2013 and 2017 Fou. When they came out I was adamant the one on the left was the 2017 (from a visual perspective). After tasting them, my view changed. The 2013 was far more complex. The palate was sour but not enamel stripping. Really good levels of funk and fruit was right up there. The 2017 and a nice level of fruit, barely sour and some funk. It was delicate and bright but lacked depth. I found it to be a little one dimensional up against the 2013. The 2013 was unanimous by all tasters. Really stoked to have been able to try this comparison.

Aroma on the Nath was very unique. Almost smelled like a zoo. Very funky. Palate was nice and smooth with a unique funkiness. Sourness was there and you could get some rhubarb coming through. A lot more intense than the Cantillon rhubarb release. I really nehoyed but i understand this one has been a little polarising. I think some age will do this beer wonders.

I was getting quite drunk by this point so can't remember a whole lot. I recall it being nicely balanced with plenty of funk and sourness. Enjoyed it a lot.

This one was had earlier in the night so remember it well (mate sabred it). Aroma was mossy, earthy, plenty of funk. Palate has held up beautifully. Really earthy funkiness, some lemon sourness and oak. Just extremely finely balanced. Gald I have another bottle.

Was a wonderful night which also involved a 2014 KBBS (*ducks for cover*).

 

[quirk6]

I was getting quite drunk by this point