Lambic Discussion Thread

[Beerontwowheels]

Is the lindemann's ginger gueuze any good? Local store has it on sale.

It’s worth a try. A single bottle was enough for me.

 

[JCastle1]

As someone who only recently found out what Malort is, I fully support this idea.

I would settle for aquavit. Not even joking, I think an aquavit lambic could turn out really nice.

 

[fogindex]

I would settle for aquavit. Not even joking, I think an aquavit lambic could turn out really nice.

very close:
https://untappd.com/b/huisstekerij-h-ertie-oude-geuze-armand-spirit/385541

 

[JCastle1]

very close:
https://untappd.com/b/huisstekerij-h-ertie-oude-geuze-armand-spirit/385541

Too bad Armand Spirit wasn't very good otherwise yeah sounds interesting.

 

[SeaWatchman]

If they have any Frederiksdal barrels, nod once.

******’ Mikkeller.

 

[tylerk88]

Yes. Literally every time I've dropped bottles off with Kurt, it's been radio silence for months. For someone whose business revolves around logistics, he is frighteningly disorganized. If you drop bottles off with him, I highly recommend having proof of inventory yourself. It's now to the point where I no longer feel comfortable dropping off bottles and paying for BiaB to pack & ship them to the US.

I will say that regular orders from their online store have been much smoother.

While I've only dropped off bottles with Kurt once, my experience was the exact opposite. Had tracking info before my train left Antwerp and the first box of bottles was in the States just a few days after I got back... Similarly, he's shipped all of my orders quickly. Any shipping delays were due to just typical international delays/customs stuff, etc. Sorry to hear about your trouble, but this is all to say that Kurt can be a reliable dude.

 

[stupac2]

While I've only dropped off bottles with Kurt once, my experience was the exact opposite. Had tracking info before my train left Antwerp and the first box of bottles was in the States just a few days after I got back... Similarly, he's shipped all of my orders quickly. Any shipping delays were due to just typical international delays/customs stuff, etc. Sorry to hear about your trouble, but this is all to say that Kurt can be a reliable dude.

I think anyone who has dealt with BiaB enough times can tell you that Kurt is inconsistent. Sometimes he's super responsive and fast, other times you wait months to get a box or even hear about your box and get a free RdG for your troubles. So I guess it worked out okay for me!

 

[steinbbr]

Just an FYI Etre reloaded 3F bottles including krieklambik

 

[SeaWatchman]

BlossomGueuze and Goedele’s Bloesem side-by-side. It was really nice to finally be able to taste these two together since they are so close in bottling dates, but that’s about where the similarities end. The elderflower in the Goedele’s is much fresher and much more present than in the Blossom while the nose on the Goedele’s was also much sharper and funkier. Sadly a bit of cork was detected in the Blossom as it warmed up. The bodies were also noticeably different. While the Blossom came off as a bit thin with a more lively carbonation, the Goedele’s had a much fuller/richer body with a creamier carbonation. At a chilled temperature these two were pretty similar, but as they came up to room temp the Goedele’s really started to pull away and open up beautifully. Interestingly, the Goedele’s is capped and (one of?) the only bottles of lambic I’ve seen without a cork. With the bottle of BlossomGueuze I opened back in the winter I mentioned that it succeeds where other elderflower lambic can fail in terms of offering up a more rounded taste that’s not straight flower, and it still does that, but Goedele’s talked it to a different level. All in all this was a fun way to see how two different batches of the same-ish beer work after 2.5+ years in the bottle.

steinbbr

 

[steinbbr]

BlossomGueuze and Goedele’s Bloesem side-by-side. It was really nice to finally be able to taste these two together since they are so close in bottling dates, but that’s about where the similarities end. The elderflower in the Goedele’s is much fresher and much more present than in the Blossom while the nose on the Goedele’s was also much sharper and funkier. Sadly a bit of cork was detected in the Blossom as it warmed up. The bodies were also noticeably different. While the Blossom came off as a bit thin with a more lively carbonation, the Goedele’s had a much fuller/richer body with a creamier carbonation. At a chilled temperature these two were pretty similar, but as they came up to room temp the Goedele’s really started to pull away and open up beautifully. Interestingly, the Goedele’s is capped and (one of?) the only bottles of lambic I’ve seen without a cork. With the bottle of BlossomGueuze I opened back in the winter I mentioned that it succeeds where other elderflower lambic can fail in terms of offering up a more rounded taste that’s not straight flower, and it still does that, but Goedele’s talked it to a different level. All in all this was a fun way to see how two different batches of the same-ish beer work after 2.5+ years in the bottle.

steinbbr

Is the Goedele’s still available to go at DHVL? Having major FOMO right now!

 

[SeaWatchman]

Is the Goedele’s still available to go at DHVL? Having major FOMO right now!

I think so but only in the super expensive 3 pack with DHVL20 and Heerengeuze. And then only if they feel like digging it out of the cellar. That was the case last summer at least.

 

[GetchaPull]

It's available for $30 per or $25 per if you buy 6. Same as 20th Anny and you can mix/match to get that $25 per deal. No need to buy the crazily-overpriced Heerengeuze to get it.

And yes, their desire to dig it out for you is another story altogether.

 

[SeaWatchman]

It's available for $30 per or $25 per if you buy 6. Same as 20th Anny and you can mix/match to get that $25 per deal. No need to buy the crazily-overpriced Heerengeuze to get it.

Wish that had been an option when I asked

 

[GetchaPull]

Wish that had been an option when I asked

See below.

 

[GetchaPull]

Wish that had been an option when I asked

It's printed in the menu, at least as of this past winter.

 

[Gaseous Clay]

Youre more at the will of DHVL's staff than you are their menu

 

[SeaWatchman]

Definitely wasn’t that way last summer when I was there. But that’s DH for ya, they do what they want when they want. I don’t particularly enjoy going there very much. Food is good, the vintage selection of Belgian beers and Orval is great, but I’ve just never felt particularly welcomed there.

 

[GetchaPull]

Youre more at the will of DHVL's staff than you are their menu

Valid. They just haven't denied a few of us when we've asked over the last 2 years and referenced the menu directly.

 

[Compton25]

It's available for $30 per or $25 per if you buy 6. Same as 20th Anny and you can mix/match to get that $25 per deal.

Hopefully these last few months of selling plasma and semen won’t be in vain. As much as I love Goedele’s, couldn’t pass up the 20th.. a gem of a beer.

As far as staff at DHVL, we lucked out because Joost was off that night. Or because the older waitress took a liking to BusinessSloth. “Finish all of your food, you’re a growing boy”

 

[BusinessSloth]

Hopefully these last few months of selling plasma and semen won’t be in vain. As much as I love Goedele’s, couldn’t pass up the 20th.. a gem of a beer.

As far as staff at DHVL, we lucked out because Joost was off that night. Or because the older waitress took a liking to BusinessSloth. “Finish all of your food, you’re a growing boy”

"You calling me fat?"

*dead ass look*

 

[jbeezification1]

"You calling me fat?"

*dead ass look*

I think he’s saying you’re rather young and skinny looking. Now it’s been a few years but I gotta agree.

LYMI

 

[yeahnatenelson]

All of his Boon collaborations have made it to the US, no?

The "Bone Dry" Barrel Selection did not, the Calvados Foudre Geuze did.

 

[iong516]

Definitely wasn’t that way last summer when I was there. But that’s DH for ya, they do what they want when they want. I don’t particularly enjoy going there very much. Food is good, the vintage selection of Belgian beers and Orval is great, but I’ve just never felt particularly welcomed there.

isaac11

 

[isaac11]

isaac11

I know and that mirrors my one and only visit and practically no one was else there, but what can you do? At least with the car, on the way back, we got to see the Atomium and grabbed some Maison Antoine!

 

[BusinessSloth]

I think he’s saying you’re rather young and skinny looking. Now it’s been a few years but I gotta agree.

LYMI

Right in the feels man.

 

[Padraig]

******’ Mikkeller.

As being used in an upcoming Mikkeller San Diego Viking Club beer.....but only available to people in the higher tier.

‘Trippel Aged in Frederiksdal Cherry Wine Puncheons-
If there is one thing we love, it is cherry. Exploring different varietals, applications, and in this case, the liquid. Harkening back to our Danish roots, we tracked down some gorgeous 500L Frederiksdal Kirsebærvin casks to bring into the cellar. We decided to rest our Bourbon Barrel-aged Belgian Trippel in them for an additional 9 months to create a truly elegant display of rich cherry depth and complex spice layers. A mild carbonation allows a full delve into the palate experience’.

 

[stupac2]

As being used in an upcoming Mikkeller San Diego Viking Club beer.....but only available to people in the higher tier.

‘Trippel Aged in Frederiksdal Cherry Wine Puncheons-
If there is one thing we love, it is cherry. Exploring different varietals, applications, and in this case, the liquid. Harkening back to our Danish roots, we tracked down some gorgeous 500L Frederiksdal Kirsebærvin casks to bring into the cellar. We decided to rest our Bourbon Barrel-aged Belgian Trippel in them for an additional 9 months to create a truly elegant display of rich cherry depth and complex spice layers. A mild carbonation allows a full delve into the palate experience’.

Of course they choose to put that in there. I assume Mikkeller is still mostly making "dear god, why?" beers, so that fits.

 

[Padraig]

Of course they choose to put that in there. I assume Mikkeller is still mostly making "dear god, why?" beers, so that fits.

Most of the output from the San Diego and NYC breweries is pretty good pilsners, hazy IPAs and coffee stouts.

He’s a bidness man at the end of the day.

 

[capnmike]

Some 4-pack 75cl Cantillon up on BiaB

Standard offerings (G/K/R/GCB) with the option to swap CSG in for Rose for 5 Euro more (90 standard/95 CSG option).

 

[andrewdrinks]

Some fascinating lambic news while everyone’s busy with NOGT


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Chorlton have been making kettle sour and mixed ferm beer in Manchester for a few years - opening up in the Senne valley and producing canned products would cause a stir.