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Fresh Lambic

Jun 232013

Alcohol by Volume (ABV): 5.5% Brewed By Bootlegger’s Brewery 401 S Richman Ave Fullerton California USA North America (714) 871-2337 www.bootleggersbrewery.com Beauty is in the eye of the beer holder. Share your review of Fresh Lambic below.

Bob’s Old Woody

Belgian-Style Lambic (Unblended)

Jun 232013

Alcohol by Volume (ABV): Unknown% Brewed By Lamppost Pizza Corona & the Main Street Brewery 300 N Main St Corona California USA North America (951) 371-1471 http://lamppostpizzacorona.com Thank you sir, will you have another Bob’s Old Woody? Give us your review below.

Briscoe

Belgian-Style Lambic (Unblended)

Jun 232013

Alcohol by Volume (ABV): 5% Brewed By Alpine Beer Company 2351 Alpine Blvd Alpine California USA North America (619) 445-2337 www.alpinebeerco.com Did you try this beer? Enter your review of Briscoe in the below form.

Cantillon Lambic

Belgian-Style Lambic (Unblended)

Jun 232013

Alcohol by Volume (ABV): 5% Brewed By Brasserie Cantillon Rue Gheude 56 Anderlecht Brussels-Capital Region Belgium Europe +32 2 521 49 28 www.cantillon.be Are you a fan of Cantillon Lambic? Enter your review of Cantillon Lambic below.

Cantillon Olutravintola Pikkulintu

Belgian-Style Lambic (Unblended)

Jun 232013

Alcohol by Volume (ABV): 5% Brewed By Brasserie Cantillon Rue Gheude 56 Anderlecht Brussels-Capital Region Belgium Europe +32 2 521 49 28 www.cantillon.be Beauty is in the eye of the beer holder. Share your review of Cantillon Olutravintola Pikkulintu below.

Mort Subite Oude Lambik

Belgian-Style Lambic (Unblended)

Jun 232013

Alcohol by Volume (ABV): Unknown% Brewed By Brouwerij Mort Subite Blarenberglaan 3C – b2 Mechelen Antwerp Province Belgium Europe +32 015 30 90 11 http://www.mort-subite.be/ Buy the ticket, take the ride. How is Mort Subite Oude Lambik? Let us know below.

Cantillon Bruocsella (1900) Grand Cru

Belgian-Style Lambic (Unblended)

Jun 232013

Alcohol by Volume (ABV): 5% Brewed By Brasserie Cantillon Rue Gheude 56 Anderlecht Brussels-Capital Region Belgium Europe +32 2 521 49 28 www.cantillon.be What, like in the back of a Volkswagon? Did Cantillon Bruocsella (1900) Grand Cru make you uncomfortable or was it like Mr. Toad’s Wild Ride? Give us your review below.

Cantillon Iris

Belgian-Style Lambic (Unblended)

Jun 232013

Alcohol by Volume (ABV): 5% Brewed By Brasserie Cantillon Rue Gheude 56 Anderlecht Brussels-Capital Region Belgium Europe +32 2 521 49 28 www.cantillon.be Would you like to share your opinion of Cantillon Iris? Submit your review below.

Belgian-Style Lambic (Unblended) Traits

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Beer Style Description

Unblended, naturally and spontaneously fermented lambic is intensely estery, sour, and sometimes, but not necessarily, acetic flavored. Low in carbon dioxide, these hazy beers are brewed with unmalted wheat and malted barley. Sweet malt characters are not perceived. They are very low in hop bitterness. Cloudiness is acceptable. These beers are quite dry and light bodied. Characteristic horsey, goaty, leathery and phenolic character evolved from Brettanomyces yeast is often present at moderate levels. Versions of this beer made outside of the Brussels area of Belgium cannot be true lambics. These versions are said to be “lambicstyle” and may be made to resemble many of the beers of true origin. Vanillin and other woody flavors should not be evident. Straight lambics are single-batch, unblended beers. Since they are unblended, the straight lambic is often a true product of the “house character” of a brewery and will be more variable than a gueuze. They are generally served young (6 months) and on tap as cheap, easy-drinking beers without any filling carbonation.

Alcohol By Volume Range

5-6.5

IBU's Range

0-10

Aroma

A decidedly sour/acidic aroma is often dominant in young examples, but may be more subdued with age as it blends with aromas described as barnyard, earthy, goaty, hay, horsey, and horse blanket. A mild oak and/or citrus aroma is considered favorable. An enteric, smoky, cigar-like, or cheesy aroma is unfavorable. Older versions are commonly fruity with aromas of apples or even honey. No hop aroma. No diacetyl.

Appearance

Pale yellow to deep golden in color. Age tends to darken the beer. Clarity is hazy to good. Younger versions are often cloudy, while older ones are generally clear. Head retention is generally poor. Head color is white.

Flavor

Young examples are often noticeably sour and/or lactic, but aging can bring this character more in balance with the malt, wheat and barnyard characteristics. Fruity flavors are simpler in young lambics and more complex in the older examples, where they are reminiscent of apples or other light fruits, rhubarb, or honey. Some oak or citrus flavor (often grapefruit) is occasionally noticeable. An enteric, smoky or cigar-like character is undesirable. Hop bitterness is low to none. No hop flavor. No diacetyl.

Mouthfeel

Light to medium-light body. In spite of the low finishing gravity, the many mouth-filling flavors prevent the beer from tasting like water. As a rule of thumb lambic dries with age, which makes dryness a reasonable indicator of age. Has a medium to high tart, puckering quality without being sharply astringent. Virtually to completely uncarbonated.