ClarkVV (9063) - Boston, Massachusetts, USA - OCT 21, 2016750mL bottle drunk 10/8/16.
Another one in fine condition, but it was stored properly which I can’t emphasize the importance of enough. Great carbonation and off-white head. Clear, sparkling bronze liquid.
The nose reminds of the vin jaune that came before it but contains more rich honey as well as more grape fermentation notes (pepper, varied spice). I won’t pretend to be able to smell the botrytis at work here but the beer is marvelously complex and interesting. Honey, peach, yellow cherries and mild acetic acids provide a pleasant, tart fruitiness. No alcohol in the nose, though of course some stronger esters. Not a barnyard bonanza but still contains plentiful, subtle funkiness, with light cheese rind, mousey cellar notes and very light hay.
Kumquat again, as seen with vie est belge. Tart, juicy, yellow fruits really mix wonderfully with lambics, the slightly more playful, tart, juiciness underscoring the stronger, deeper bacterial acidity. This one is certainly stronger, though not necessarily even sweeter than others and yet there’s no booze. Sour, though it’s tapered off over the years, I assume. The lactic acid manifests as light citrus rind and the texture is richly soft with tight carbonation. Delicate for its size and very cool that it’s so drinkable.
jtclockwork (21083) - , New Jersey, USA - OCT 9, 2016Bottle thanks to Clark - Grana padano share - pours gold white head - nose/taste of funk, wet hay, grape funk, oak, lemon, honey comb, dirty old books and touch of vanilla - medium body
Huhzubendah (3781) - Washington DC, USA - OCT 8, 2016Many sincere thank yous to Nick for sharing this rare gem.
Decanted. Light golden / orange body with a off-white head of random bubbles. Aromas of honey, white wine, mead, funk, must. Robust and intense. Unique and superb. Sweet, white wine, vinous, lingering honey, dandelion. Amazing.
GrumpyOldTroll (60) - New Jersey, USA - MAY 6, 2016pours in a nice dark gold color with moderate head that fades quickly. The nose is wine and grapes with bit of funkiness. Solid mouthfeel and intense flavor. I’m a big fan of this beers.
PriorL (3067) - Gent, BELGIUM - JUL 17, 2015Bottle in Akkurat, Stockholm. Shared with Mathieu87.
APPEARANCE: clear blond beer, small unstable white head.
NOSE sour, barnyard, fruity, bit over the top? Muskat.
TASTE: sour, dry, oak, bit off.. Vinegar, grassy, not the best Cantillon.
Nische (3994) - Stockholm, SWEDEN - MAY 30, 2015Bottle at Akkurat. Looks like apple juice with almost no head. Aroma of apples, earthy leafs, tart barnyard and grapes. Somewhat of a wine/beer crossover with very well hidden alcohol. Some taste resembling the cognac barrel with barnyard, stable, hay, overripe grapes. Not very acidic, but very dry.
DSG (22780) - Tel Aviv, ISRAEL - MAY 23, 2015[4/25/15] Bottle sample at a tasting at omhper’s place in Tyresö. Thanks omhper, AndySnow and hackobock for sharing great beers! 2005 bottle. Clear golden. Very interesting aroma of wine, grapes, funk, cognac, cobwebs and oak. Sour funky flavor with oak, lemon, lots of wine, grapes, and a bit of cognac. Medium-bodied, slightly alcoholic. Very good, interesting and unique.
AdamChandler (5974) - Enfield, New Hampshire, USA - MAY 8, 201575CL Bottle split 4 ways
A - Very dark golden orange color. A nice 2 finger head at first but faded fast
S - The nose is very interesting. Very grape forward. Almost wine like with a distinct mold aroma. A little funk almost no other Classic cantillon traits.
T - Good rich bubbly mouthfeel that’s dense and pretty remarkable. Sour is intense but manageable. The rotten grape taste is unique and actually pretty darn special. A lot to say but not much time.
M - Intense and thick due to higher gravity from grapes. Walnut and tree nuts and musty old cheese.
O - I found this beer to be so unique and special and deserving of the hype. The cost to taste value is impossible to compare but it is a world class Lambic.
biggsbowler (635) - Port St. Lucie, Florida, USA - APR 29, 2015Bottle at Akkurat - yellow/orange pour. Grapes, wines, lemon zest, and tart nose. The taste is sweet, grape, wine, and a slight sourness. Really good!!!
50belair (4330) - Florida, USA - APR 29, 2015Bottle at Akkurat. Clear yellow pour with a white head. Funk with sweet vinous aromas. Absolutely delicious. Huge sweetness from the grapes with sour vinous undercurrents. So complex with oak, funk, wet hay, and muted citrus undercurrents. Fantastic mouthfeel and body. This just about pure perfection.